Getting back on track – 9/30/13

Greetings everyone! The past few months have not been kind to me due to some personal matters that arose. I do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience during the summer months. However, I am now trying to get back on track with my blogging schedule and several website updates. Some of these changes you may have alreadyContinue reading "Getting back on track – 9/30/13"

Welcome to the Blog!

Welcome to my transit blog, where you can read up on transit-related topics ranging from fare evasion to service adjustments. Feel free to start a discussion if you please, just make sure that you keep things clean. All comments are moderated, meaning that I must approve all comments before they can show up on blogContinue reading "Welcome to the Blog!"

Holiday Transit Services for Labor Day – September 2, 2013

Labor Day will be on Monday, September 2, 2013, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line Saturday-Level Service: Hampton Roads Transit - All Modes Sunday-Level Service: HART Local BusContinue reading "Holiday Transit Services for Labor Day – September 2, 2013"

OneBusAway arrives in Tampa!

For instructions on how to use the One Bus Away Tampa applications, click here to go to the HART website. Back in March of 2013, I blogged about Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) getting onboard with real-time transit tracking software. Well folks! It's almost time for the public roll-out of OneBusAway Tampa! In fact, theContinue reading "OneBusAway arrives in Tampa!"

The Back to School 2013 Edition

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 Back to School 2013 Edition"

A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 2

I can't believe that this will be my 250th blog post! I want to thank everyone for following my blog, as well as my social media accounts, throughout the past few years! I truly appreciate everyone who has been able to stop by and read up on the various transit happenings throughout Tampa Bay, NewContinue reading "A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 2"

HART Service Changes for August 19, 2013

Note: July and August has proven to be a very difficult time for me due to some personal matters, and I have had to suspend almost all of my blogging activities until September. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) is enacting schedule and/or routing changes to the following routes on Monday,Continue reading "HART Service Changes for August 19, 2013"

Why 2014 needs to be the year of transit improvements for Tampa Bay

As Pinellas County gears up for its 2014 transit referendum, neighboring Hillsborough County is still debating as to whether or not they hold a transit referendum vote during the same year, or delay it until 2015 or 2016. With efforts in Pinellas now kicking into high gear, we must make it clear to our electedContinue reading "Why 2014 needs to be the year of transit improvements for Tampa Bay"

Limited website activity until further notice

Due to personal matters, there will be limited activity on this website until further notice. This includes blog posts, website updates, and social media activity. I also will not be able to respond to website inquiries or blog comments right away, so please be patient. From Tuesday, August 20 through Tuesday, September 2, 2013; social mediaContinue reading "Limited website activity until further notice"

Could faster intercity rail become a reality for Florida?

When Governor Rick Scott cancelled plans for a high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando back in April of 2011, many transit advocates throughout the state of Florida became upset, because of the economic impact that the line could have brought to the state. However, as soon as the November, 2010 elections were said andContinue reading "Could faster intercity rail become a reality for Florida?"