Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Set Sail to Gasparilla with HART and The TECO Line Streetcar!

Take the Streetcar to the pirate festivities!
Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Travel safely to the festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar System! 

HART will run extra streetcar, bus and In-Towner service to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on Saturday, January 28th. (Please note that routes are subject to change due to road closures.)
 
HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade. An all-day HART bus pass is $4.00; an all-day streetcar pass is $5.00.
Exact change is the fastest way to get on buses and streetcars during the parade.
    
Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier: 

TECO Line Streetcar System

  • $5 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased in advance with cash (exact change required) at ticket vending machines, located at each streetcar station. *This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
  • For those parking in Ybor City, HART strongly recommends riders to board The TECO Line Streetcar System at either Station 1 (Centennial Park) or Station 2 (Centro Ybor) to Downtown Tampa, Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza).
  • Continuous service 8:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
  • TECO Line Streetcar System Stations 3 and 4 will be closed 10 a.m.-2 p.m., but during that time, HART will provide continuous bus service to/from Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) between 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Stations 11 will be closed all day. View Map for Gasparilla 2017 
  • Stations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 will be closed 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

  • An all-day pass is $4, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or on board buses on Gasparilla Day with cash only (no change provided). Monthly bus passes may also be used. *This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
  • For those parking in Ybor City, Station 3 (Streetcar Society Station) and Station 4 (Cadrecha Station) HART will be providing continuous bus service to/from Downtown Tampa, Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  
  • For those parking at the Port Authority Parking Garage in the Channel District, HART will be providing continuous bus service to/from Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. View Map for Gasparilla 2017  
The In-Towner

  • FREE service
  • The In-Town Trolley provides a connection from the north end of Downtown Tampa (Marion Transit Center) to the south end of Downtown Tampa, serving many of the downtown area parking garages. View Map for Gasparilla 2017
  • Continuous service 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  
Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

  • From North Tampa: Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12,  14, 18
  • From Temple Terrace: Route 6
  • From Brandon: Route 8
  • From West Tampa/Citrus Park: Route 7
  • From South Tampa: Route 19
  • From Town 'N Country/Westchase: Route 30
View HART bus maps and schedules

Detours
Routes 7, 8, 14, 19, and 30 will be on detour during the festivities.

Make sure to party like a responsible pirate! No coolers or alcohol allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.

7 comments:

  1. A lot of transportation options available for Gasparilla and the price is reasonable. That's great.

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  2. Sounds like you have everything well coordinated. Makes getting to and from Gasparilla so much more manageable.

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  3. Just an FYI HART, the "View Map for Gasparilla 2016" links do not work. They lead me to a "Sign In" page for Windows SharePoint. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you. The maps should now work.

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    2. Be sure to bring cash - as in singles, in case you have to ride the bus instead of the Streetcar. $4 Bus/$5 Streetcar.

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  4. Where should i get down to see parade.. I will be taking route 12 bus

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  5. Where should i get down for parade, i will be taking route 12 bus to marrion transit center

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