PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16

Update - 2/14/16 The changes described in the original blog post below are now in effect. Please consult individual route schedules for new times and timepoints, and keep in mind which stop to get off at if you are transferring to another route. As of 8:45am this morning; PSTA has updated Real Time to reflectContinue reading "PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16"

Gasparilla 2016

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,Continue reading "Gasparilla 2016"

Williams Park Bus Shelter Dismantling

If you've been by Williams Park in Downtown St. Petersburg during the past week, you may have noticed something different. That's right, the various bus shelters that currently surround the park are slowly coming down as part of an effort by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to discontinue using the park as a transferContinue reading "Williams Park Bus Shelter Dismantling"

MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules

  Monday, January 18, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. 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 MLKContinue reading "MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules"

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 prettyContinue reading "Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport"

PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD

PSTA Route 74 Detour Beginning on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Route 74 will be on a long-term detour in the Gateway area - due to construction activities along Gandy Blvd N (State Rd 694), between I-275 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N. Because of the uncertainty inContinue reading "PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD"

Wrapping up 2015 and looking towards 2016

2015 was a big year when it came to transportation matters; not just in the Tampa Bay area, but also in the Hampton Roads, VA and New York City, NY areas, and other parts of the globe. Let's first take a look at what made the headlines in 2015, then I'll go through what weContinue reading "Wrapping up 2015 and looking towards 2016"

Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes

In my first post about Polk County's transit services, which have been unified in recent years to operate under the Citrus Connection name, the agency is enacting various scheduling, routing, and/or timepoint changes on January 4, 2016. Below is a quick rundown of what to expect. NEW Route 4X - Lakeland Park Center Express ThisContinue reading "Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes"

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'sContinue 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 oneContinue reading "HART December 2015 Service Changes"