Category Archives: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)

Earth Day – April 22

Remember when you were a child and every year, your school would take part in Earth Day by planting trees around campus, or spreading the word around your community about recycling? I certainly do. And this year, you can make a huge difference by using and discovering the benefits of public transit. On April 22,ContinueContinue reading “Earth Day – April 22”

HARTflex to begin April 12!

Photo by HARTHARTflex is almost here at last! After three years of delay, HARTflex will finally be rolling out in SouthShore and Brandon on April 12. How does it work?Patrons in SouthShore and Brandon, the first two areas to recieve service, can call a special reservation line (to be announced) and place a reservation. MinibusesContinueContinue reading “HARTflex to begin April 12!”

2010 MacDill Air Fest is here!

The 2010 MacDill AirFest (March 20 & 21) will surely bring in many visitors from across the Bay Area, just like in years past. This year, the US Navy Blue Angels are back and turnout is expected to be quite modest. Nonetheless, if you plan to make the commute to South Tampa, here are aContinueContinue reading “2010 MacDill Air Fest is here!”

New buses keep rolling in at HART

If you haven’t noticed yet, new Gillig buses #s 1001 through 1007 have hit the road in Tampa, with many more to go into service this month. You’ll also begin to see the older 20XX buses being phased out. Those buses will be placed into HART’s contingency fleet.UPDATE (3/16/10): #s 1001 through 1016 are nowContinueContinue reading “New buses keep rolling in at HART”

Upcoming Service Changes

Minor changes will take place during the month of March for the following transit agencies. Over the fall months of 2009, Sarasota County Area Transit enacted a new policy regarding transit passes. This is also available to view through this post.HART – Minor Service Changes – 3/7/10http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/march_2010_service_changes.htmlPSTA – Spring Break/Suncoast Beach Trolley Noticehttp://www.psta.net/images/Home%20Page/Home%20page%20PDFs/spring%20break%20trolley%202010.pdfSCAT – PassContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Service Changes”

HARTflex to begin in April

After three years of delays, HARTflex is finally set to begin service in April! This will mark the begining of reservation-based, flex-route minibus service in the Tampa Bay Area.How does it work?Patrons in SouthShore and Brandon, the first two areas to recieve service, can call a special reservation line (to be announced) and place aContinueContinue reading “HARTflex to begin in April”

November Transit Update

SCAT: From my understanding, the proposed SCAT express service to St. Pete has been put on hold until later in 2010. The agency is still awaiting an order of several motorcoach-style buses to use on the service. The proposed Tampa leg will not likely come online until 2011 or 2012, about the time the HART’sContinueContinue reading “November Transit Update”

October Transit Update

I know I said before that I wouldn’t make another post til December. But there have been many developments on the transit front here in Tampa Bay that I should quickly point out. HART System: All of the new 29XX Gillig Low Floor 40ft buses are in service since October 1, 2009. Many of theseContinueContinue reading “October Transit Update”

So long for now….

With my newest posts and photos in place, I will temporarly close out this blog until mid December when all of my semester exams are done. I appologize for the inconvenience during this time. Come celebrate 30 years of transit excellence in Hillsborough Co. HART is turning 30! So to kick off the celebrations, HARTContinueContinue reading “So long for now….”