President’s Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule

Monday, February 16, 2015 is President’s Day. 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 President’s Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. In the Tampa Bay Area, most area transit districts (HART, PSTA, MCAT, SCAT,Continue reading "President’s Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule"

HRT DNTC moving back to “regular” interim spot

Due to construction, the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Downtown Norfolk Transit Center (DNTC) was temporarily moved over to Charlotte St. Now with that work wrapping up, the DNTC will move back to it's "regular" interim location on Wood St on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. More information can be found on HRT's website.

Transit Ridership Summary updated with December, 2014 figures

The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with December, 2014 figures! If you're new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don't have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides a free "basic" service for you to upload and share files to.Continue reading "Transit Ridership Summary updated with December, 2014 figures"

Ultimate I-4 in Orlando begins

It's the 1st of February, and what is to be one of the largest infrastructure projects in Central Florida to date...is officially kicking off. That's right, the construction phase of the Ultimate I-4 project is officially underway according to various news outlets throughout the state. The project will bring forth roughly six years of constructionContinue reading "Ultimate I-4 in Orlando begins"

January (Late) Friday Rewind – HART Route 19

In this (late) edition of Friday Rewind, I will profile one of my favorite Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes, Route 19. Brief History Route 19 was a part of HART's original bus system when the agency was created in the early 1980s. Although most of its route has remained unchanged over the years, aContinue reading "January (Late) Friday Rewind – HART Route 19"

Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1

The buzz is growing on Tolled Express Lanes, also known as Managed Lanes. Many states throughout the US have already adopted them, with several others planning to join in during the next decade. Here in Florida, Express Lanes are already in use along former HOV lanes on I-95, as well as a reversible structure alongContinue reading "Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1"

Gasparilla 2015

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 31,Continue reading "Gasparilla 2015"

Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures

Note: November ridership figures for Hampton Roads Transit are currently unavailable. The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with November, 2014 figures! If you're new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don't have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides aContinue reading "Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures"

My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1

There's been a lot of talk about what should be included in Hillsborough County's transportation plan should a referendum be placed onto the 2016 ballot. Although there are many things that I would love to see on the plan, I realize that many components just won't be able to happen given the current state ofContinue reading "My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1"