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 time – as many working inContinue reading “No New Funding Equals…Severe Service Cuts & Brutal Fare Hikes”
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Memorial Day 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules
Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 28, 2017. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protect our country’s freedoms. Like most Federal Holidays, most transit agencies will be running limitedContinue reading “Memorial Day 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Memorial Day 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules
Note: Information for the NYC MTA, PATH, Chicago CTA, and Pace have been added. Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 29, 2017. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protectContinue reading “Memorial Day 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules”
MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules
Monday, January 16, 2017 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. 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 MLK Day.Continue reading “MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Memorial Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules
Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 30, 2016. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protect our country’s freedoms. Like most Federal Holidays, most transit agencies will be running limitedContinue reading “Memorial Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Why Privatizing Public Transit is BAD NEWS
The debate has sprung up at least a couple of times in the past five years here in Tampa Bay, but now it seems that the debate on whether to contract out public transit agencies to a private operator is gaining some steam. Right smack dab in the middle of this debate are at leastContinue reading “Why Privatizing Public Transit is BAD NEWS”
Memorial Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedules
Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 25, 2015. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protect our country’s freedoms. Like most Federal Holidays, most transit agencies will be running limitedContinue reading “Memorial Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedules”
2015 will be crucial for SunRail – An important message to the public
Hi everyone, HARTride 2012 here. I know I said that the 2014 Year-End Recap was going to be my final post for 2014. But I felt that I needed to convey something as soon as possible, while the “iron is still hot” so to speak. Anyways, we’re only hours away from kicking off the newContinue reading “2015 will be crucial for SunRail – An important message to the public”
HART MetroRapid – Part 3
Greetings everyone! Just a quick update on the construction of HART’s MetroRapid line. Roughly a dozen shelters have been set up along the route, and all 14 Gillig Low Floor buses to be used on the line have been delivered to HART. However, it is my understanding that there have been some delays with constructionContinue reading “HART MetroRapid – Part 3”
Transit Tip for January, 2013 – Be careful of the fog.
Hi everyone! Today, I am going to restart my monthly transit tips, which give helpful advice to public transit travelers everywhere! Now, whether you use public transit or not, I strongly feel that it is vital to inform people of various things that could be of help. I’m sure you have heard the termContinue reading “Transit Tip for January, 2013 – Be careful of the fog.”
The Global Transit Guidebook 