I originally planned on posting this topic back on May 30, 2013, but I wanted to make sure that everything in this post is as accurate as possible. On May 23, 2013, a section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington State, just north of Seattle, collapsed after a tractor trailer truckContinueContinue reading “The Infrastructure Funding Debate”
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Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2013
Independence Day will be on Thursday, 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 will be adjusted to 12 Noon to 11:00pm to allow customers toContinueContinue reading “Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2013”
FYI: Davis Island Bridge Work
Good Monday Morning everyone! I just heard from Chuck Henson at Bay News 9 that the City of Tampa will begin work on the water main that is situated beneath the northbound span of the Davis Island Bridge this week. This project is scheduled for completion in October, 2013. During this time, there will beContinueContinue reading “FYI: Davis Island Bridge Work”
PSTA Service Changes for June 2, 2013
CORRECTION: These changes actually took effect June 2, 2013. I had incorrectly stated the date at July 2, 2013. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and would like to thank the PSTA staff for bringing this matter to my attention. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) had its summer, 2012 service change (or “mark-up”) cycle takeContinueContinue reading “PSTA Service Changes for June 2, 2013”
Hampton Roads Transit Service Changes for July 7, 2013
7/8/13: These changes are now in effect! Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) had its summer, 2012 service change (or “mark-up”) cycle take place on July 7, 2013. Most of the changes were associated with the transition of bus transfer operations from the previous Cedar Grove Transfer Center to an interim bus depot closer to the heart downtownContinueContinue reading “Hampton Roads Transit Service Changes for July 7, 2013”
No new funding = Cutbacks in future transit expansion
In my third installment of “No new funding (equals)”, I focus on some disappointing news that broke over the weekend in Hampton Roads, VA. The area’s two major transit districts; Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) were slated to get a good amount of state and federal funds over the nextContinueContinue reading “No new funding = Cutbacks in future transit expansion”
HART gets a little more wiggle room to improve schedules
In this tough economic climate, many companies and organizations have had to do more with less. Public transit is definitely no exception, and neither is HART. This past year; HART was faced with a tightened budget, with limited room to make improvements to its current bus system. However, HART managed to keep bus schedules largelyContinueContinue reading “HART gets a little more wiggle room to improve schedules”
Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!
Post updated on 3/27/14 I know that it’s been a while since I’ve posted my monthly Transit Tips segment, so here we go! Have you ever been aboard a train or bus without paying your fare? Perhaps you’ve jumped a turnstile at a subway station, or have had an expired pass while boarding a bus.ContinueContinue reading “Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!”
A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area
Back in March, I blogged about the revolutionary new payment system called Ventra, which will be rolling out in Chicago very soon. I also mentioned at the end of the post that several transit districts in the Tampa Bay area were floating ideas to modernize their fare collection systems. Well now, that modernization plan isContinueContinue reading “A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area”
HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013
With the new MetroRapid line scheduled to begin service on Tuesday, May 28, 2013; HART has released a small list of routes that will see adjustments to their weekday schedules. Although these changes will be taking effect on Sunday, May 26, 2013, the weekday changes will not be effective until Tuesday, May 28, 2013, dueContinueContinue reading “HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013”
The Global Transit Guidebook 