Post was created on 05/08/2023. The future of public transportation in the United States is very grim right now The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 decimated transit ridership across the globe as mass lockdowns prompted most of the world's populace to hunker down at home. Public transportation was seen as an essential service during this timeContinue reading "No New Funding Equals…Severe Service Cuts & Brutal Fare Hikes"
Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2023
Avoid parking & traffic hassles, use transit this Spring Break! It's hard to believe that March is here (well, almost as of the publishing of this post)! And when we talk about March, we talk about the rush of college students & families from all across Pinellas County & beyond to enjoy the county's award-winningContinue reading "Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2023"
Gasparilla 2023
Post created on 1/18/2023Updated on 1/27/2023 Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, & 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 28, 2023,Continue reading "Gasparilla 2023"
PSTA February, 2023 Service Changes
Post Created: 01/16/2023. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be enacting scheduling changes on Sunday, February 5, 2023. While most of the changes will be limited to minor running time changes to help improve on-time performance, Route 9 will see the addition of a couple of new early AM runs during weekdays. Route 9Continue reading "PSTA February, 2023 Service Changes"
Happy New Year 2023!
It's a new year, meaning new goals, new opportunities, new connections, & so much more! I've gotta be honest though, 2021 & 2022 didn't produce so much for The Global Transit Guidebook overall because I've been so busy focusing on other things. That, along with the global Covid-19 pandemic, I just haven't had the timeContinue reading "Happy New Year 2023!"
Transit 101 – Special Episode – Safe Post-Covid Travel
Post was last updated on 10/30/2023. Today's post will go over some basic rules of the road/rail as more people begin to return to some degree of normalcy. This may include using public transit to get to where you need to go for the first time in a long while. I can definitely say thatContinue reading "Transit 101 – Special Episode – Safe Post-Covid Travel"
We’re Back!
It's 2021, let's hit the ground running! Happy New Year everyone! I hope that your winter holiday was as safe & peaceful as possible. 2020 was very rough for many reasons, & the start of this year wasn't all that well either. However, with hopefully the worst behind us, we can move ahead with theContinue reading "We’re Back!"
Coronavirus
Be safe This post was last updated on 05/09/2020. While the world has prevailed through past massive health crises such as chickenpox, swine flu, & SARS, the current epidemic with the Coronavirus has been taking hold in a way that prior crises have not. Throughout many parts of the globe; venues are closing, events areContinue reading "Coronavirus"
Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found
Post was last updated on 12/18/2025. In my final installment of Transit 101, I will discuss what to do if you happen to leave an item on board a bus or train. I personally know how frustrating it is to realize that you've left something on board the bus or train during your journey -Continue reading "Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found"
Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2022
Avoid parking & traffic hassles, use transit this Spring Break! It's hard to believe that March is here! And when we talk about March, we talk about the rush of college students & families from all across Pinellas County & beyond to enjoy the county's award-winning beaches.Along with this of course, comes a lot ofContinue reading "Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2022"
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