A few days ago, I noticed that HART’s route 89 connector was utilizing a minibus such as this. I thought at first, is this a joke? No, it seems to be a permanent change for the route. Why? Gas prices? Perhaps, why would HART need to continue running a 30ft Gillig bus on this route?ContinueContinue reading “HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?”
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HART makes strides to create a better commute
If you haven’t rode in a HART bus lately, then you’ll notice some significant changes. First off, you’ll notice that all the busses are equipped with audio and video surveillence. In this way, your overall safety on the bus has been increased (and those misbehaving people won’t be able to get away with their crimesContinueContinue reading “HART makes strides to create a better commute”
TBARTA may get some much needed funding
Plan Funds Transit AuthorityBy RICH SHOPESThe Tampa TribunePublished: April 15, 2008TAMPA – The transportation authority responsible for creating a mass transit plan for the Tampa Bay area is so cash poor it can’t hire an executive director.Known as TBARTA — an acronym for Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority — the authority doesn’t have moneyContinueContinue reading “TBARTA may get some much needed funding”
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”
The Global Transit Guidebook 