HART service changes for summer 2009 will take place on July 26, 2009. Among the changes to be made:*Weekday frequency increase on Route 6 (to 20 minutes during peak hours).*Weekday frequency reduction on Route 7 (to 1 hour all day, affects the segment north of West Tampa Transfer Center).*OWL service reduction on Route 8 (finalContinueContinue reading “HART service changes to take effect July 26, 4th of July holiday services.”
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PSTA unveils new website, hybrid buses
Over the past several months, patrons who use the PSTA system may have noticed a few changes. First off, the agency has begun rolling out several of its newest buses, which include the beginings of a hybrid bus fleet. These 40 foot Gillig Low Floor buses have a hybrid-electric engine and the sleek BRT styleContinueContinue reading “PSTA unveils new website, hybrid buses”
HART approves service changes, LRT Update
At the June 1st board meeting, HART approved the proposed service changes (posted earlier) for the course of 2009. Among the changes, Route 87 in Southshore will be converted into a flex route, spawning the HARTflex minibus system that has been planned since 2006. Also, a series of route reductions will go into effect dueContinueContinue reading “HART approves service changes, LRT Update”
Proposed route and schedule changes for PSTA
Begining June 7, PSTA will enact some changes to its bus system. Most of these changes come in the way of timepoint changes to improve efficiency and will affect Routes 4, 7, 14, 15, 19, 23, 52, 59, 66, 68, 74, 93, and the Suncoast Beach Trolley.
HART bus repainting accelerated thanks to the stimulus
If you haven’t noticed in recent days, several more freshly painted HART buses have rolled out. This acceleration in efforts are due to the recent stimulus funding that HART recieved. As the months progress, you will see even more buses repainted. And starting in the fall, you’ll begin to see the aging fleet of GilligContinueContinue reading “HART bus repainting accelerated thanks to the stimulus”
HART to improve North Tampa service, cutback underperforming routes
This next batch of HART news, though mixed, will result in a much needed cost savings to the agency in a time when property taxes, the main fuel for HART’s funding, continues to decline. The main fear is that HART will stand to lose about $3 million dollars according to the Tampa Tribune. And withContinueContinue reading “HART to improve North Tampa service, cutback underperforming routes”
Orlando’s SunRail pretty much at a standstill…
If you haven’t heard all the controversy surrounding Orlando’s commuter rail system, SunRail, then you’re in for some good news and some very (devastating) bad news.First, an overview. Planning for SunRail started many years ago, but previous attempts to get it through the Florida congress have proved to be unsuccessful. One reason being is thatContinueContinue reading “Orlando’s SunRail pretty much at a standstill…”
PSTA website improvements/HART projects update
During the past couple of weeks, quite a bit has happened transit-wise in Tampa Bay. First, the big news. Several HART projects are one step closer to becoming reality. *TECOline Streetcar Extension: HART has awarded a contractor (Kimmins Contracting Corp) to design and build the extension from the Dick Greco Plaza to Whiting Street. *TIAContinueContinue reading “PSTA website improvements/HART projects update”
Don’t let these events spoil your weekend commute
During the next two weekends, there will be a couple of major events happening in the Bay Area that will result in busier highways. But you don’t have to let the consistent traffic jams spoil your weekend. I have some advice on what you can do. MacDill AirFest 2009 (March 28 and 29): Just likeContinueContinue reading “Don’t let these events spoil your weekend commute”
HART service changes – effective March 29, 2009
From GoHART.orgService Changes to take effect March 29, 2009HART is continually looking to provide the best service possible. To improve service on some of its most heavily-used routes, HART will implement the following enhancements, amounting to more than 400 hours of new service, to take effect March 29, 2009. These enhancements increase frequency on bothContinueContinue reading “HART service changes – effective March 29, 2009”
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