Tag: HART
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Regional Transit Feasibility Plan
The three most populated counties in the seven-county Tampa Bay area are Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. County lines are blurred when you are traveling. That’s why transportation planning must take a more regional approach. This plan will build on decades of planning and bridge the gap between the vision for transit throughout the region. […]
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HART Transit Development Plan
HART is currently conducting a major update to its Transit Development Plan (TDP). The update includes a strategic plan that identifies needs for service improvements and potential future funding. Its 10-year vision will also lay out the needs and priorities for the first decade of the MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan. At the same time, […]
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Rush Hour: Bus faster than a Porsche
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) now permits and encourages buses running on the interstate shoulders. Issuing guidance for District offices and transit agency partners, FDOT describes steps to evaluate and consider the use of interstate shoulders for operating buses. Shoulder-running buses have been bypassing interstate traffic jams for decades in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where they […]
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HART & Transdev launch HART HyperLINK!
Funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), HART HyperLINK was launched on November 14th. This first-in-the-nation transit-operated rideshare service gets you to and from your destination within a defined three mile radius from a designated HART Bus Stop. Features: [list type=”bullet”][li]Shared rides to local bus stop[/li][li]Low cost: only $3 each way[/li][li]Available on IOS and […]
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New route for HART’s In-Towner
The In-Towner Trolley has a much more inclusive route to serve the downtown! As of October 31st, weekdays now include the Channel District and Harbour Island. Saturdays are positioned as an event parking shuttle. Check out the maps to find your closest stop. Operated by HART and funded by the City of Tampa. The In-Towner […]
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HART service changes
HARTline Service changes will go into effect on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Highlights include the Route 96 Weekday In-Towner current routing will become permanent from detour implemented back on October 31 and Route 97 Saturday In-Towner will be operating every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Some changes will also make schedules more […]
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HARTPlus & Yellow Cab team up for the win
One of the MPO’s many commitments is to support and assist the transportation disadvantaged to both find and create opportunities to improve their quality of life by providing transportation solutions and alternatives. Working with the MPO’s Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB), eighteen volunteers and social service agency representatives, chaired by Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen, […]
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The State of Transit
The community was buzzing after an exciting delivery of the State of Transit from HART CEO Katharine Eagan on August 16th. Topics included smartphone apps, on-demand services, autonomous vehicles, modern streetcar, and other emerging tech. Read the Mass Transit Magazine’s article for a great overview of the event.
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New OneBusAway App… not just when, but how.
In the new age of digital everything, apps are being created to help make decisions on where to eat, drive, shop, even to help us meet a future spouse. Using technology isn’t for everyone, but when HART launched their OneBusAway app in 2013, it was a huge hit. The app allows transit users to have […]
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HART Summer Blast Pass is back!
The Summer Blast Pass is the perfect way for to get to summer jobs, the movies, the mall and all of your child’s favorite places. Students rejoice! It’s time to blast into summer with the HART Summer Blast Pass! For just $25, ages 5-18 receive almost 3 months of unlimited rides on HART services. That’s […]
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Renewed hope for Westshore Transit Hub
Not until that invitation arrives to come celebrate the holidays at home, can the travel plans begin. Jumping into a car, on a plane, bus, or train without having a destination would be senseless. That’s how a bigger and better Hillsborough County transit system would be without having a Westshore Multimodal Center as a destination. […]
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Bringing tech to transit
One of the greatest challenge to increasing bus ridership, especially when appealing to those who have other travel choices, is to make riding the bus faster than driving a car. Most of the frustration when commuting happens when sitting at a traffic light. If a bus is stuck there with the rest of traffic, then […]
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Some of the best things in life are FREE!
If you’re traveling in downtown Tampa, hopping on the In-Towner won’t cost you a dime. The HART Board’s decision to eliminate its fee took effect October 1st. The In-Towner trolleys provide weekday trips every 15 minutes from 6-8:30 a.m. and from 3:30-6 p.m. If you’re a resident or employee, the In-Towner can get you back […]
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HART Transit Development Plan
HART’s Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a 10-year plan that guides transit funding to serve the mobility needs of those traveling in and around Hillsborough County. This plan undergoes a major update every five years, with annual updates in between. This year, the TDP update reflects a partnership with Hillsborough County and the cities of […]
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HART appoints Gregory Brackin Director of Operations and ADA Support
HART is pleased to announce the return of Gregory Brackin to the Operations staff. Mr. Brackin assumed the duties as Director of Operations Support and ADA Officer. His responsibilities will included Customer Service, ADA HARTPlus Certification, and special projects for the Authority. Current projects include HARTplus Customer Choice Voucher Pilot Program, First and Last Mile […]