Tag: MetroRapid
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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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MPO transit priorities move forward in FDOT work program
November was a momentous month for transit in Tampa Bay. The Florida Department of Transportation’s District Seven announced that it intends to fund several of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s major transit priorities. These projects have been included in the District’s tentative work program for FY 2017 – 2021. [divider type=”clear”] $4 million for bus replacements […]
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Planning Commissioners take cross-county tour
On July 25th, Planning Commissioners met at County Center to begin a cross-county trip highlighting many new and existing initiatives taking place throughout the county today. For the first leg of the tour, staff and commissioners took HART’s new MetroRapid route from the Jackson Street station to the University Area Transit Center. HART’s Public Information […]
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MetroRapid receives award for outstanding contribution
Each year the Planning Commission celebrates great planning and design throughout Hillsborough County at its Annual Planning & Design Awards. Among this year’s award winners was HART’s North/South MetroRapid corridor. Designed by Kimley-Horn and Associates and HDR Engineering, the MetroRapid corridor received an award in both the investment and planning categories for Outstanding Contribution to […]
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What’s ahead for transit?
In October HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority) adopted a 10-year Transit Development Plan (TDP). The TDP actually consists of two plans, one based on the status quo and the other a vision plan. This update of the TDP reviews recent accomplishments and current projects, aligns the TDP with the current budget and financial projections. […]
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MetroRapid fuels ridership gains
MetroRapid North-South bus service has proven to be a success. The service began full operations on June 10. In August, less than 90 days from its launch, HART announced that the area’s first rapid transit bus line has exceeded ridership expectations. Since opening, MetroRapid ridership has nearly doubled – averaging 1,929 daily riders in June […]
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First Ride on MetroRapid
by Brandon Henry, USF student / planning intern MetroRapid, Hillsborough County’s first foray into a Bus Rapid Transit service, had its official public debut May 28. From a passenger’s viewpoint, MetroRapid has a lot of promise for your average commuter. From 15-minute frequency to quick service, it covers a 17.5 mile route in about an […]
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Join us to discuss East Hillsborough Avenue
East Hillsborough Avenue, from Interstate 275 to east of 50th Street, was identified through the MPO’s Congestion Management/Crash Mitigation Process as an important multimodal corridor with persistent safety and mobility issues. In addition to serving as an essential roadway connecting two interstates, Dale Mabry Highway, and northern Pinellas County, Hillsborough Avenue will be part of […]