In my first post of July, 2012; I’d like to take a moment to talk about PSTA’s two cross-bay express routes, Route 100X and Route 300X. Both of these express routes provide a crucial link between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties and serve many passengers each day. I had an opportunity to ride Route 100X fromContinueContinue reading “Adventures along PSTA Routes 100X & 300X”
Category Archives: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
The bus stop of the future?
When you think of a bus stop? What is the first thing that comes to mind? Take a few seconds to think about the question above. Now, click “Continue Reading” to read the rest of the post. What did you come up with? Convenience? Shelter from the sun and rain? I guess you can sayContinueContinue reading “The bus stop of the future?”
PSTA’s Real Time Bus Tracker & Arrival Information (the full version) is now online
I believe I had mentioned somewhere in a previous post regarding the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (or PSTA)’s new real-time bus tracker and bus arrival prediction systems. This is the same system that the Sarasota County Area Transit Authority (or SCAT) had been using for well over a year now. For the last few months,ContinueContinue reading “PSTA’s Real Time Bus Tracker & Arrival Information (the full version) is now online”
PSTA’s Flex Service Plan Gains Steam
Following on HART’s success of utilizing flex bus routes, PSTA will be hosting three public workshops to gain public input on three proposed northern Pinellas flex bus routes. For those of you who may not be familiar with flex bus service; routes operate within a “zone” usually comprising of a cluster of neighborhoods. A fleetContinueContinue reading “PSTA’s Flex Service Plan Gains Steam”
PSTA Hybrid buses exceed expectations
An ode to PSTA for their new fleet of hybrid buses! Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:42am EDT Modified: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:43am PSTA hybrids outperform expectations Tampa Bay Business Journal A year after the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority deployed hybrid buses, the vehicles are consistently operating at an average fuel efficiency that is 56ContinueContinue reading “PSTA Hybrid buses exceed expectations”
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”
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”
A look at the buses
Lets take a look at the various types of buses that each transit agency has. In no particular order at all, we’ll visit the older high-floor bus fleets, then onward to the newer low-floor models. Before we begin, I would like to thank those who allowed me to use their photos in this post (pleaseContinueContinue reading “A look at the buses”
A brief look into HART and PSTA
I’m currently trying to compose at least a brief summary of how HART and PSTA came about. Fortunately for me, I didn’t have to look too far to find out some neat facts about PSTA, as they have a history section on their website. Below is a synopsis of PSTA’s history, in my own words,ContinueContinue reading “A brief look into HART and PSTA”
PSTA unveils new website, hybrid buses
Over the past several months, patrons who use the PSTA system may have noticed a few changes. First off, the agency has begun rolling out several of its newest buses, which include the beginings of a hybrid bus fleet. These 40 foot Gillig Low Floor buses have a hybrid-electric engine and the sleek BRT styleContinueContinue reading “PSTA unveils new website, hybrid buses”
The Global Transit Guidebook 