Post Created: 01/16/2023. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be enacting scheduling changes on Sunday, February 5, 2023. While most of the changes will be limited to minor running time changes to help improve on-time performance, Route 9 will see the addition of a couple of new early AM runs during weekdays. Route 9ContinueContinue reading “PSTA February, 2023 Service Changes”
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Transit 101 – Special Episode – Safe Post-Covid Travel
Post was last updated on 10/30/2023. Today’s post will go over some basic rules of the road/rail as more people begin to return to some degree of normalcy. This may include using public transit to get to where you need to go for the first time in a long while. I can definitely say thatContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Special Episode – Safe Post-Covid Travel”
Coronavirus
Be safe This post was last updated on 05/09/2020. While the world has prevailed through past massive health crises such as chickenpox, swine flu, & SARS, the current epidemic with the Coronavirus has been taking hold in a way that prior crises have not. Throughout many parts of the globe; venues are closing, events areContinueContinue reading “Coronavirus”
Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found
Post was last updated on 12/18/2025. In my final installment of Transit 101, I will discuss what to do if you happen to leave an item on board a bus or train. I personally know how frustrating it is to realize that you’ve left something on board the bus or train during your journey -ContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found”
Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?
Post was last updated on 10/30/2023. I hope you’ve enjoyed my Transit 101 series & have been able to get some helpful tips out of it. For those of you who may still be intimidated about riding public transit, some transit agencies offer complementary travel training programs to help assist first time transit riders.Such programsContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?”
Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers
Post was last updated on 10/29/2023. In this episode of Transit 101, I will be briefly discussing how to make transfers. Making transfers from one bus or rail route to another can sometimes be intimidating. However, it’s very important that you know what to do in order to make vital connections possible. Parallel Transfers OneContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers”
Gasparilla 2020
Pirates, & Beads, & Transit…oh my! Post was updated on 01/24/2020 Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, & along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending the paradeContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2020”
Winter 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules
It’s the holidays! It’s almost that time again – time to gather with family and friends for Christmas and New Year’s. As with many holidays, many transit agencies operate reduced schedules on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with some smaller transit agencies not operating at all.Note: A generalized overview has been provided forContinueContinue reading “Winter 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules
Family, Shopping, and Attractions Thanksgiving is almost here, meaning that you can spend some quality time with family and enjoy a hearty meal. It also means that the shopping hubbub that Black Friday often brings to our various retail establishments. And on top of that, the Thanksgiving weekend is often jammed packed full of specialsContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Veterans Day 2019 Holiday Service Schedules
Honoring those who served Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day, with Friday, November 10, 2019 being observed by government offices. While most transit agencies that I cover will operate a normal weekday schedule on November 11, some agencies may have exceptions as to which routes will run. Other agencies (specifically some smaller agencies) will notContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day 2019 Holiday Service Schedules”
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