Post Updated On 6/30/15 Saturday, July 4, 2015 is Independence Day here in the United States. Because this federal holiday falls on a Saturday this year, Friday, July 3 will be observed by the Federal government, meaning Federal offices will be closed. On Friday, July 3, most transit agencies will operate on a normal weekday/FridayContinueContinue reading “Independence Day – July 4, 2015 (United States) Holiday Transit Schedules”
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Memorial Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedules
Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 25, 2015. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protect our country’s freedoms. Like most Federal Holidays, most transit agencies will be running limitedContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Two-way conversion project on Cass/Tyler could impact downtown Tampa HART bus routes
You may have heard it through the local media outlets, a project to convert Cass and Tyler streets in northern downtown Tampa from their current one-way configurations to a two-way layout is getting underway, and this undertaking could result in numerous Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes being impacted by the construction, especially atContinueContinue reading “Two-way conversion project on Cass/Tyler could impact downtown Tampa HART bus routes”
HART Service Changes for Spring, 2015
It’s that time of year again to report on service changes for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART). For this round of service changes, effective Sunday, April 26, 2015, several routes will see scheduling and/or time point changes to help improve efficiency throughout the system. Routes 8, 9, 31, 36, and 53LX will see scheduling changesContinueContinue reading “HART Service Changes for Spring, 2015”
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Whether you’re an occasional or frequent user of public transit, there’s always that one thing that is the driving force of the bus or train that you ride on (well, unless you’re on a automated subway line, cause that’s a computer system controlled by a centralized command center). If you haven’t guessed already, it’s yourContinueContinue reading “Transit Driver Appreciation Day”
Platt St bike lane is coming along well
Remember a few months ago when the City of Tampa announced that they were going to add buffered bike lanes to Platt St from Armenia Ave to Bayshore Blvd? Well, that process has been underway for the past few weeks, much sooner than I expected, and it appears to be nearing completion at this point.ContinueContinue reading “Platt St bike lane is coming along well”
HART Route 53LX changes now in effect
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, HART Route 53LX will be modified to serve the new St. Joseph’s Hospital South campus off of Big Bend Rd near US 301. As of February 16, 2015, those modifications have taken effect. You will be able to access the adjusted schedules online soon.
HRT Snow Routes
Back in December, I told you about Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) working on a system of Snow Routes, designed to provide basic bus services in the event that sustained snowfall is forecasted to exceed six inches. In the last few weeks, HRT has unveiled those Snow Routes and installed blue “snowflake” signs at designated busContinueContinue reading “HRT Snow Routes”
President’s Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, February 16, 2015 is President’s Day. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on President’s Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. In the Tampa Bay Area, most area transit districts (HART, PSTA, MCAT, SCAT,ContinueContinue reading “President’s Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule”
HRT DNTC moving back to “regular” interim spot
Due to construction, the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Downtown Norfolk Transit Center (DNTC) was temporarily moved over to Charlotte St. Now with that work wrapping up, the DNTC will move back to it’s “regular” interim location on Wood St on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. More information can be found on HRT’s website.
The Global Transit Guidebook 