This post is coming a bit late because I only found out about these changes today. However, it’s always better late than never; so here goes with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)’s upcoming service change/markup cycle, which will go into effect on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Most of these changes will comprise of running time changesContinueContinue reading “HRT’s November 24, 2013 service changes”
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HART’s November 17, 2013 service changes
Last week, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit unveiled updated schedules for its November, 2013 service change/markup cycle. This round of changes will become effective on Sunday, November 17, 2013, and will affect routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 30, 37, 47LX, and 57. Among the biggest changes; the addition of OWL service to several routesContinueContinue reading “HART’s November 17, 2013 service changes”
Proposed revisions to HART Route 46
Post Updated on November 11, 2013. HART’s Route 46 has undergone many changes throughout the years. Back when it was first implemented, the route only served the Port of Tampa/Hookers Point and Davis Island (comprising of two loops on either end). As more service towards Brandon was needed, Route 46 began to extend along CausewayContinueContinue reading “Proposed revisions to HART Route 46”
Record August, 2013 Ridership for HART and PSTA!
Good Monday morning everyone! I have some great news to report, although I am reporting this rather late. As always though, it’s better late than never. Despite continued reductions in local, state, and federal funding, public transit ridership continues to rise! For Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), the monthContinueContinue reading “Record August, 2013 Ridership for HART and PSTA!”
PSTA Service Enhancements – Effective October 6, 2013
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is rolling out service improvements to two bus routes in order to better serve the communities that these routes operate in. These changes go into effect today (Sunday, October 6, 2013). I will be briefly going over these changes in today’s post. Route 58: The 6:35am westbound trip fromContinueContinue reading “PSTA Service Enhancements – Effective October 6, 2013”
Holiday Transit Services for Labor Day – September 2, 2013
Labor Day will be on Monday, September 2, 2013, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line Saturday-Level Service: Hampton Roads Transit – All Modes Sunday-Level Service: HART Local BusContinueContinue reading “Holiday Transit Services for Labor Day – September 2, 2013”
OneBusAway arrives in Tampa!
For instructions on how to use the One Bus Away Tampa applications, click here to go to the HART website. Back in March of 2013, I blogged about Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) getting onboard with real-time transit tracking software. Well folks! It’s almost time for the public roll-out of OneBusAway Tampa! In fact, theContinueContinue reading “OneBusAway arrives in Tampa!”
HART Service Changes for August 19, 2013
Note: July and August has proven to be a very difficult time for me due to some personal matters, and I have had to suspend almost all of my blogging activities until September. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) is enacting schedule and/or routing changes to the following routes on Monday,ContinueContinue reading “HART Service Changes for August 19, 2013”
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”
The MP 89 faces an uncertain future…
7/12/13: This article, published on 7/11/13, now points out a completion of Line 4 automation by 2019, which is definitely more in line with the completion of the Bagneux extension. There is also a hint in the article that stock from Line 14 (Mp 89CA/MP 05) may be transferred over to Line 4, but still nothingContinueContinue reading “The MP 89 faces an uncertain future…”
The Global Transit Guidebook 