Journeys Afar – New York City, 2017 – Part 2

And we’re off…! I originally published this post back on 06/23/2017 as part of my blog post series about my 2017 New York City trip. However, I was unable to previously complete the series because of how I structured the first several posts (which is briefly discussed in my first post). Without further ado, here’sContinueContinue reading “Journeys Afar – New York City, 2017 – Part 2”

Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport

As the unprecedented construction continues at Tampa International Airport, passengers – and those planning to pick up or drop off passengers – should be aware of capacity constraints at the Short-Term Parking Garage that will transpire over the course of the next month and a half. What’s Happening? Per the Tampa Bay Times, which prettyContinueContinue reading “Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport”

Tampa International Airport rolls out redesigned website (beta mode)

If you haven’t noticed in recent weeks, Tampa International Airport has unveiled a beta version of its newly redesigned website! The new website features a modern, yet streamlined designed that enables passengers to get the information they need…fast! On the upper, right-hand corner, the “Flight Status” area is visible immediately, allowing passengers to check theContinueContinue reading “Tampa International Airport rolls out redesigned website (beta mode)”

Why 2014 needs to be the year of transit improvements for Tampa Bay

As Pinellas County gears up for its 2014 transit referendum, neighboring Hillsborough County is still debating as to whether or not they hold a transit referendum vote during the same year, or delay it until 2015 or 2016. With efforts in Pinellas now kicking into high gear, we must make it clear to our electedContinueContinue reading “Why 2014 needs to be the year of transit improvements for Tampa Bay”

Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013

There’s been quite a lot going on this week in respects to public transit. Rather than creating 6 or 7 different posts, I’ve decided to list everything in one single post. Each tidbit of transit news is grouped by geographical region (or Focus Area) that I cover. TAMPA BAY AREA, FLORIDA: Update on HART MetroRapid.ContinueContinue reading “Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013”

The future of Tampa’s mass transit may lie in the Obama Administration

HART posted a press release today stating that the Obama administration may give new hope to future HART projects, including the proposed light rail system. Here’s the full text… New Administration Could Fuel Tampa Bay Transit HART Projects in Line for Federal Funding November 5, 2008 – Tampa, Florida – As President-elect Barack Obama wasContinueContinue reading “The future of Tampa’s mass transit may lie in the Obama Administration”

Light Rail…desperately needed

One of the main proposals for the future of west central Florida’s mass transit system is light rail. Though many incarnations have been brought up in the past. They’ve all been shot down due to financial overruns and government bickering. I would like to see within the next 10 to 15 years…at least a LRTContinueContinue reading “Light Rail…desperately needed”