The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with October, 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 October, 2014 figures"
PSTA Conducting Research to Improve Regional Fare Collection and Efficiency
In preparation for the roll out of a regional fare collection system, PSTA is wanting to gather some data as to what customers would prefer for fare payment and passes. This will ensure that when the new system does roll out, that we're using fare collection methods that people want. Please take a moment toContinue reading "PSTA Conducting Research to Improve Regional Fare Collection and Efficiency"
HART makes a commitment to being more transparent
These days, it's important for businesses and government agencies to have a strong bond with the public. After the recent economic downturn, transparency has become a key word when it comes to an entity keeping public trust high. Well here in Tampa, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit has made a commitment to bringing forth more transparencyContinue reading "HART makes a commitment to being more transparent"
HART December, 2014 Service Changes
Updated on 12/4/14: Route 21LX schedule is now available. It's that time again, service changes... This fall, HART arrived a bit later than normal due to...from my understanding...a bus operator shortage that had to be filled ASAP. Because of this, some major changes, such as the Route 51X revisions, will not occur until March, 2014 orContinue reading "HART December, 2014 Service Changes"
STIF-branded MP 05 rolls onto Line 14
The first of what will be many STIF-purchased railcars for the 14 Line of the Paris subway began revenue service in late November. The above is that of railcar #585, and just like the MF 01 of the 9 Line and the MI 09 of the RER Commuter Rail A Line, these railcars are fittedContinue reading "STIF-branded MP 05 rolls onto Line 14"
Greenlight Pinellas Update – A poll shows…
Earlier this month, I blogged about the different factors that impacted the Greenlight Pinellas voter referendum. Well, a recent poll has shown that regardless of whether or not light rail was in the equation, many voters simply did not want to be taxed...not even by another penny. That goes into the final point that IContinue reading "Greenlight Pinellas Update – A poll shows…"
Thanksgiving Weekend 2014 Holiday Services
It's that time again, that time where we all gather with our families for Thanksgiving. Now, this year is going to be a bit different with some retail stores being open on Thanksgiving Day. However, most transit districts will be keeping in the tradition of running limited weekend-level services on Thursday, November 27, 2013, withContinue reading "Thanksgiving Weekend 2014 Holiday Services"
Transit Ridership Summary updated with September, 2014 figures
The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with September, 2014 figures! In addition, I've also included preliminary figures for HART's bus and streetcar ridership for the month of October. More on how well HART did for October in just a few moments. The Transit Ridership Summary table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don'tContinue reading "Transit Ridership Summary updated with September, 2014 figures"
Moving Ahead with Hillsborough County
Despite the hard referendum losses in Pinellas, Polk, and Alachua counties last week, Hillsborough County is moving ahead with efforts to place a sales tax referendum onto the 2016 ballot. Seeing an email this morning from transit advocacy group Connect Tampa Bay reinforces why we need better public transportation in the Tampa Bay Area, andContinue reading "Moving Ahead with Hillsborough County"
FREE WiFi INTERNET NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL PSTA BUSES
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is now providing FREE WiFi on board ALL agency buses.
St. Petersburg, Fla. – Fast, convenient wireless WiFi internet is now available on all PSTA buses, as of Friday, October 31. Installation teams received and installed the final batch of AT&T wireless modems into PSTA buses and connectors by Friday morning, and testing confirmed that all vehicles in the active fleet are up and running.
Previously, WiFi was available on 20 of PSTA’s 203 vehicles. Passengers will now be able to use high speed WiFi free of charge on all PSTA vehicles to browse the Internet, watch movies, listen to music and more. The project took three weeks to complete, and installers worked late evening, weekends and overnight hours to ensure that installation would not inconvenience passengers.
“Whether commuting to work, riding to school, visiting family or enjoying America’s best beaches, PSTA’s passengers can now enjoy free high speed Internet while getting around Pinellas County safely and comfortably,” said PSTA…
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