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 30,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2016”
Category Archives: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)
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”
In a climate where sales tax referendums have failed, is “BRT Lite” the answer?
There’s been a lot of movement in the transit realm again in the Tampa Bay Area, and it’s not necessarily just the discussion with Go Hillsborough. On the Pinellas side, a key transit project that was once a part of Greenlight Pinellas is back in the forefront, and hopes to be able to change people’sContinueContinue reading “In a climate where sales tax referendums have failed, is “BRT Lite” the answer?”
HART December 2015 Service Changes
It’s that time again folks, time for the Fall/Winter transit service markup cycle. For Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), many bus routes will see timepoint and/or running time enhancements that will allow for a smoother, hassle-free ride. Several routes will see frequency increases and/or service span expansions, a few will see routing changes, and oneContinueContinue reading “HART December 2015 Service Changes”
Columbus Day Holiday 2015 Transit Schedule
Monday, October 12, 2015 is Columbus Day. 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 Columbus Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. In the Tampa Bay Area, all area transit districts (HART, PSTA, MCAT, SCAT, PCPT,ContinueContinue reading “Columbus Day Holiday 2015 Transit Schedule”
FREE HART In-Towner coming soon!
In case that you missed HART’s social media posts on Tuesday, the downtown “In-Towner” trolley will become fare-free on October 1, 2015 in an effort to redesign the system to be more welcoming to not just tourists, but also residents. Please be sure to bookmark my website: hartride2012tampa.wordpress.com | Contact Me. You can also find meContinueContinue reading “FREE HART In-Towner coming soon!”
The BYD E-Bus – Preview
In the coming weeks, I will be putting together a post about the BYD (Build Your Dreams) Motors E-Bus. This battery electric bus has been in revenue service at a few transit agencies across the US and the company hopes to be able to expand further in the coming years. This week, the bus was inContinueContinue reading “The BYD E-Bus – Preview”
Diesel? Hybrid? CNG? Electric? That is the question for buses…
It’s a question that all transit agencies have to face every so often, what are wanting to fuel our buses with? Back in the 1950s, the only option was really conventional diesel fuel. Today; agencies have a variety of avenues to choose from; Clean Diesel, Diesel-Electric Hybrid, Battery Electric, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas,ContinueContinue reading “Diesel? Hybrid? CNG? Electric? That is the question for buses…”
Presenting HART’s new website!
The long wait is over at last! Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has launched its newly redesigned website! While the official launch date is today, Monday, August 17, 2015, the new website actually went online over the weekend. In fact, I managed to catch a final glimpse of the old website Saturday night in aroundContinueContinue reading “Presenting HART’s new website!”
UPDATE – HART to unveil new website on 8/17/15
It’s been talked about for months now, but Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has formally announced the launch date for their new website! The announcement was made via a Facebook cover photo change yesterday and the expected launch date (barring any unforeseen circumstances) will be Monday, August 17, 2015. From now until Monday, you mayContinueContinue reading “UPDATE – HART to unveil new website on 8/17/15”
The Global Transit Guidebook 