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Did you know that PSTA has a special division within its Transportation Department that’s dedicated to safety and security? Well, we do, and they’re a busy bunch of people! PSTA was recently notified that we scored 99% on a base assessment of our safety and security programs and procedures by…
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Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2014
Independence Day will be on Friday, July 4, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line – Note: Operating hours may be adjusted accordingly to allow customers to use the streetcar line toContinueContinue reading “Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2014”
National Dump The Pump Day 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014 has been declared as National Dump The Pump Day! This is where many people from across the United States are invited by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and participating transit agencies to leave their personal vehicles behind and use public transit. This event often attracts both new and existing ridersContinueContinue reading “National Dump The Pump Day 2014”
PSTA Service Changes for June 8, 2014
Effective Sunday, June 8, 2014, three Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes underwent scheduling and/or routing changes to improve efficiency. Here’s what you need to know. Route 30: The Northeast Shopping Center departure at 6:40am was changed to 6:30am in order to optimize transfers to Route 52 at 30th Ave/49th St. See the newContinueContinue reading “PSTA Service Changes for June 8, 2014”
Memorial Day 2014 Holiday Transit Schedules
Memorial Day will be on May 26, 2014, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: Florida TECOline Streetcar Line (Tampa) Virginia WATA (Williamsburg) Saturday-Level Service: Virginia HRT – All Modes (Norfolk/Hampton) Sunday-Level Service: FloridaContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day 2014 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Summer 2014 Transit News You Can Use
Summer is just around the corner! Which means if you live along the coast, it’s time to prep those beach supplies! In Virginia Beach and Tampa Bay, you can easily take public transit to the beach and relax! Want to let the kids hang out with friends without sacrificing time and gas? You can do thatContinueContinue reading “Summer 2014 Transit News You Can Use”
No New Funding (equals) A Transportation Disaster
It seems that every month, we’re faced with a new looming fiscal disaster that is only averted by our elected officials in Washington D.C. at the very last minute. Many of us know all to well the words “fiscal cliff” and “credit downgrade”. Both phrases have been synonymous with the continual partisan bickering in theContinueContinue reading “No New Funding (equals) A Transportation Disaster”
Earth Day 2014!
Until now, I’ve never really done any blog posts about Earth Day, yet I used to always do something “Green” for Earth Day back when I was in elementary and middle school. In this post, I will highlight some things that various public transit districts are doing to make every day of the year EarthContinueContinue reading “Earth Day 2014!”
My experience using HART for Tampa’s AirFest
This past March, I had the opportunity to use the HART bus system during the Tampa Bay AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base. I specifically got to use the Route 4 “shuttle” service, which ran every 15 minutes on a modified route throughout the day on March 22nd and 23rd. Using HART during this eventContinueContinue reading “My experience using HART for Tampa’s AirFest”
HART bus route detours during the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
The biggest event since the 2012 Republican National Convention is coming to Tampa Bay! I’d say this is even bigger than the RNC due to its global exposure! It’s the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, which is also known as the “Bollywood Oscars”! This year’s grand event is being held at Tampa’s Raymond James StadiumContinueContinue reading “HART bus route detours during the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)”
The Global Transit Guidebook 