A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 1

With the rolling stock transition soon coming to a close on Line 5, the RATP has already begun preparing for the next phase of rolling stock replenishment for Line 9. Line 9 currently possesses the aging MF 67 series D rolling stock, which are gradually reaching the ends of their useful lives. In 2011, the STIFContinue reading "A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 1"

Changes coming to HART’s Marion Street Transit Center

Good Monday morning everyone! I just want to highlight real quick some changes that will be affecting HART's Marion Street Transit Center in northern Downtown Tampa. Due to the ongoing construction of HART's MetroRapid BRT system; several bus routes are having their loading bays reassigned. For instance; shelter M currently serves Route 4 - PalmaContinue reading "Changes coming to HART’s Marion Street Transit Center"

Presenting Station Mairie de Montrouge!

Happy Saturday everyone! Today, we celebrate another milestone on the Paris Metro system, the grand opening of station Mairie de Montrouge on Line 4! Although I would have liked to get my post on Line 4 (as a whole) uploaded today, I just was not able to due to some technical issues. I will beContinue reading "Presenting Station Mairie de Montrouge!"

Hillsborough County Commission votes to continue transit discussions

I have some wonderful news everyone! For those of you residing in Hillsborough County, Florida, the Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously to continue discussions regarding public transit improvements! The move allows county officials to explore various ways to improve the county's infrastructure; including enhanced bus service and possibly a light rail line. In recent weeks, there hasContinue reading "Hillsborough County Commission votes to continue transit discussions"

No new funding = no new buses for HART

As I mentioned in my last post, many transit districts are having to re-evaluate their current levels of service, as well as future plans, based on the levels of funding that are available to them. I also mentioned that in the case with HART in Tampa, they currently must rely on property taxes to fundContinue reading "No new funding = no new buses for HART"

First video glimpses of station Mairie de Montrouge

Happy Saturday everyone! We are roughly a week away from the scheduled grand opening of station Mairie de Montrouge along the Paris Metro Line 4, and I've come across a couple YouTube videos which show the final testing phase in action! Please know that neither video was taken by me, so I have to thankContinue reading "First video glimpses of station Mairie de Montrouge"

Revised plans arise for a WestShore area transit hub

Greetings everyone! As many of you know, the recent economic downturn has forced many transit districts to re-evaluate their current levels of service,  as well as future plans, based on the level of funding that is available. In addition, many districts are searching for new ways to fund their transit districts, but some scenarios bringContinue reading "Revised plans arise for a WestShore area transit hub"

Reopening a closed subway station: South Ferry and Cluny – La Sorbonne

Greetings everyone! I know I've been talking quite a lot about the Paris Metro as of late. However, I don't want to leave the New York City Subway out of my discussions, as there's much to talk about on that system. Particularly, I will be speaking of news that the New York City MTA willContinue reading "Reopening a closed subway station: South Ferry and Cluny – La Sorbonne"