On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. I wasContinueContinue reading “PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3”
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Gasparilla 2017
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 to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 28,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2017”
Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know
It’s not too often that I report on transit happenings occurring outside of my coverage areas. However, in extenuating circumstances that could cause long-term impacts upon a transit agency while causing short to mid-term service disruptions – it’s important to know what your options may be if transit services are suddenly not available. In the Dayton,ContinueContinue reading “Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know”
MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules
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-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on MLK Day.ContinueContinue reading “MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Christmas Weekend 2016 Holiday Service Schedules
Christmas is just around the corner! As always, many transit agencies will be operating limited to no service on Christmas Day. However, since Christmas is on a Sunday this year, transit agencies that normally operate on a Sunday will operate their typical Sunday schedules. The only exception will be transit agencies that operate Sunday service;ContinueContinue reading “Christmas Weekend 2016 Holiday Service Schedules”
HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16
On December 4, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting some minor scheduling and/or routing changes to improve efficiency throughout the system. Such changes will be enacted on Routes 24X, 25LX, 37, and 96. However, the most significant change will take place on December 10, 2016; when the agency is slated to revive TrolleybusContinueContinue reading “HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16”
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2016 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 2016 Transit Schedules”
PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1
On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. In thisContinueContinue reading “PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1”
Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule
Post was last updated on 10/27/2023. In my second episode of Transit 101, I’ll go over how to understand bus and train schedules. This is key to planning out your transit trip efficiently, especially if you’re making connections to other transit lines during your trip. Despite the technological advances that have made transit usage muchContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule”
Use transit for FREE on Election Day!
Tomorrow, August 30, 2016 is Primary Election Day, and many transit agencies are pitching in to make sure that you can get to the polls! In the Tampa Bay Area; HART, PSTA, SCAT, and PCPT are allowing respective county residents with a valid voter ID card to hop on board the bus for FREE. RestrictionsContinueContinue reading “Use transit for FREE on Election Day!”
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