Summer is just around the corner! Which means if you live along the coast, it’s time to prep those beach supplies! In Virginia Beach and Tampa Bay, you can easily take public transit to the beach and relax! Want to let the kids hang out with friends without sacrificing time and gas? You can do thatContinueContinue reading “Summer 2014 Transit News You Can Use”
Category Archives: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
February, 2014 Ridership Report
The numbers are out once again! And the month of February brought forth strong transit ridership along Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), and Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). Let’s take a quick glance at the numbers! For the report, I’ve been able to get clarification as to what modes ofContinueContinue reading “February, 2014 Ridership Report”
Don’t sit around and do nothing! TAKE ACTION ON BETTER TRANSIT!
In recent months, we’ve seen the efforts of Greenlight Pinellas bringing forth more and more supporters who want better transit for Pinellas County. However, we’re also seeing that other municipalities have been reluctant to move forward with transit expansion plans, fearing that past attempts may come back to haunt them, or that fiscal conservatives may greatly swayContinueContinue reading “Don’t sit around and do nothing! TAKE ACTION ON BETTER TRANSIT!”
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”
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”
Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2013
Independence Day will be on Thursday, July 4, 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 – Note: Operating hours will be adjusted to 12 Noon to 11:00pm to allow customers toContinueContinue reading “Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2013”
PSTA Service Changes for June 2, 2013
CORRECTION: These changes actually took effect June 2, 2013. I had incorrectly stated the date at July 2, 2013. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and would like to thank the PSTA staff for bringing this matter to my attention. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) had its summer, 2012 service change (or “mark-up”) cycle takeContinueContinue reading “PSTA Service Changes for June 2, 2013”
No new funding = Bare-Bones service
As you may have heard; HART and PSTA posted news last week of record ridership during the month of April, which continues to be an amazing trend despite the current state of the economy throughout the Bay Area. However, I really have to make things clear about the reality of the current transit funding situation, becauseContinueContinue reading “No new funding = Bare-Bones service”
The Global Transit Guidebook 