Monorail, why isn’t there more systems in the US?

One mode of public transportation that has always fascinated me is the monorail. Unlike conventional urban trains, like subways, monorails comprise of a one-beam track system and can either be built like something shown in the photo above, or as a suspended model, where trains are suspended below the beam. Monorails have long been toutedContinue reading "Monorail, why isn’t there more systems in the US?"

Go Hillsborough – Public Outreach Meetings – Phase II

Meeting Schedule Updated on 10/14/15. This post will list all upcoming Phase II Go Hillsborough public outreach meetings. These meetings are focused on which specific projects that county residents want to see in the final community transportation plan. These meetings began yesterday, August 17, 2015, and will continue through the month of October. In November,Continue reading "Go Hillsborough – Public Outreach Meetings – Phase II"

The 2015 Back to School Post

Well folks! It's that time again! Time for many people to head back to school! And whether you're a college student attending one of the local colleges or universities, or a parent trying to get some last minute school supply shopping done for your children, it is always important to know that with the schoolContinue reading "The 2015 Back to School Post"

Presenting HART’s new website!

The long wait is over at last! Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has launched its newly redesigned website! While the official launch date is today, Monday, August 17, 2015, the new website actually went online over the weekend. In fact, I managed to catch a final glimpse of the old website Saturday night in aroundContinue reading "Presenting HART’s new website!"

August Updates and Posts to come…

Beginning later this month, and going into September, I am planning the following blog posts and website updates: Blog Posts PSTA Adventures - Episode 1: If you happened to follow today's social media activities; yes, I took a ride along the PSTA bus system with two others. I plan to have the full post up towardsContinue reading "August Updates and Posts to come…"

PSTA to discuss route reshuffling

As a direct result of the failure of Greenlight Pinellas, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has been exploring ways to keep its existing system running while trimming down under-performing routes and cutting expenses. In the coming weeks, PSTA officials will be talking with Pinellas County residents about revising or eliminating lower ridership bus routes, asContinue reading "PSTA to discuss route reshuffling"

UPDATE – HART to unveil new website on 8/17/15

It's been talked about for months now, but Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has formally announced the launch date for their new website! The announcement was made via a Facebook cover photo change yesterday and the expected launch date (barring any unforeseen circumstances) will be Monday, August 17, 2015. From now until Monday, you mayContinue reading "UPDATE – HART to unveil new website on 8/17/15"

CANCELLED – All subsequent planned “This is Go Hillsborough” blog posts

This month, I was planning to complete my first cluster of blog posts revolving around the Go Hillsborough Transportation Plan. However, due to recent developments, I will no longer be publishing these posts and I have decided to cancel the remainder of the This is Go Hillsborough blog series altogether.

HART Summer 2015 Service Changes

It's that time again, time for the HART summer markup! I advise that you please pay close attention to this cycle of changes, as a radically different scheduling system is being introduced on some bus routes. If successful, you can expect the entire system to follow suit in the months to come. An overview ofContinue reading "HART Summer 2015 Service Changes"