Update: As of 2/7/18, entries for the PSTA routes are still showing on OBA, but data is no longer being fed over to the interface. The entries will be removed entirely around 2/18/18, when PSTA performs its next GTFS update to coincide with the 2/18/18 service changes. As of 2/25/18, all PSTA GTFS data hasContinueContinue reading “OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18”
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Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018
Post was last updated on: 1/23/18. Route detour info has been updated. 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 toContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018”
MLK 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules
Post was updated on 1/14/18. Posted various updates in service levels and added additional agencies. Monday, January 16, 2017 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-levelContinueContinue reading “MLK 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules”
New Year’s Holiday Transit Service Guide
2018 is fast approaching, and I know many are carefully planning their weekend so as to not become stranded if they use transit. On New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31, 2017), many transit agencies are offering extended service with more trains and buses and greater frequency in some cases. Some agencies are even offering FREEContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Holiday Transit Service Guide”
Christmas 2017 Holiday Service Schedule
It’s that time again, to celebrate the Christmas season! If you’re planning to use transit on Christmas, here’s a few things to keep in mind. Plan ahead: Make sure you know which transit agencies and routes are operating. Some agencies have expanded service for December to allow customers to wrap up holiday shopping. Traveling onContinueContinue reading “Christmas 2017 Holiday Service Schedule”
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2017 Transit Schedules
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Whether you plan to stay with family for dinner, or maybe head out evening or Black Friday shopping, I have your scoop to how the many transit agencies that I cover will be operating throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Transit Service Levels Thanksgiving DayContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2017 Transit Schedules”
Veterans Day 2017 Holiday Service Schedule
Saturday, November 11, 2017 is Veterans Day, with Friday, November 10, 2017 being observed by government offices. While most transit agencies that I cover will operate a normal weekday schedule on November 10 & a normal Saturday schedule on November 11, some agencies may have exceptions as to which routes will run. Other agencies (specificallyContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day 2017 Holiday Service Schedule”
Service Advisories
Long-Term Service Advisories This page will be updated regularly when there is a detour or other service change that may impact transit customers for more than 2 weeks. Service impacts that are less than 2 weeks in duration can be found on the respective transit agency’s website and/or social media feed. Transit Agency Websites InContinueContinue reading “Service Advisories”
HART & HRT Service Changes – Effective 10/08/17
Sunday, October 8, 2017 is just around the corner, and there is much to talk about in this post. In addition to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit’s systemwide restructuring – called Mission MAX – Hampton Roads Transit is also enacting its own changes on the same day. HRT is also undergoing its own Transit Development PlanContinueContinue reading “HART & HRT Service Changes – Effective 10/08/17”
HART launches new alert service through Everbridge
Okay, so you’ve planned out your transit trip, know when the bus is scheduled to arrive, got your fare ready, and are now at the bus stop. You’ve done everything that you needed to do and will be on time to work this morning, except that you weren’t aware that there was a detour alongContinueContinue reading “HART launches new alert service through Everbridge”
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