The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with December, 2014 figures! If you’re new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don’t have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides a free “basic” service for you to upload and share files to.ContinueContinue reading “Transit Ridership Summary updated with December, 2014 figures”
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Gasparilla 2015
Pirates, and Beads, and Transit…oh my! Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 31,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2015”
Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures
Note: November ridership figures for Hampton Roads Transit are currently unavailable. The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with November, 2014 figures! If you’re new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don’t have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides aContinueContinue reading “Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures”
Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate
Post Updated on 1/19/15. ATTENTION HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT (HRT) CUSTOMERS: If you transfer out of downtown Norfolk, then you’ll want to pay close attention to what will be happening towards the end of this month. On Monday, January 26, 2015, all stops at the makeshift Downtown Norfolk Transit Center will move one block over toContinueContinue reading “Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate”
MLK 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, January 19, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. 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 MLK Day.ContinueContinue reading “MLK 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule”
ALERT: I-275 Southbound exit to WestShore Blvd IS NOW CLOSED for approximately five months
Here’s a head’s up to those who drive along I-275 to get to the WestShore Business District from downtown Tampa and points east and north, as well as those who routinely use Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Route 61LX. On Thursday, January 8, 2015, the WestShore Blvd off-ramp from I-275 southbound (Exit 40A) was shut down,ContinueContinue reading “ALERT: I-275 Southbound exit to WestShore Blvd IS NOW CLOSED for approximately five months”
HRT December 2014 Roundup – Includes January, 2015 Service Changes
Let’s talk transit in Hampton Roads, VA. In addition to some bus service changes that have rolled out in the past month – and still to come, officials at Hampton Roads Transit have been talking about other issues affecting the area’s transit system. In this roundup post, I’m going to be discussing some of theseContinueContinue reading “HRT December 2014 Roundup – Includes January, 2015 Service Changes”
Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Transit Schedules
Updated on 12/30/14: HART bus routes 7, 32, 36, and 45 will be on detour on New Year’s Day due to the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Customers making transfers in West Tampa will need to do so at the temporary transfer point along MacDill Ave by the St. Joseph’s Womens Hospital. ALSO, HARTContinueContinue reading “Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Transit Schedules”
Transit Ridership Summary updated with October, 2014 figures
The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with October, 2014 figures! If you’re new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don’t have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides a free “basic” service for you to upload and share files to.ContinueContinue reading “Transit Ridership Summary updated with October, 2014 figures”
PSTA Conducting Research to Improve Regional Fare Collection and Efficiency
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Who: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) What: Asking riders for feedback to help improve bus fare technology When: December 1 – December 7, 2014 Where: Throughout Pinellas County Why: To help determine the best way to streamline PSTA’s fare collection systems and policies How: Through an online survey available on…
The Global Transit Guidebook 