HART is proposing service modifications, including route removal, throughout the network in early 2021 and is gathering feedback on the plan. HART is proposing the modifications to align demand, improve safety and efficiency, and preserve funding.
HART is holding feedback sessions virtually and in-person at transit and transfer centers with COVID safety measures in place over the next two weeks.
Virtual Town Halls featuring a walkthrough of the plan and a Q & A session are being held in both English and Spanish. The next Virtual Town Halls are:
- English - Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10 AM and 2 PM
- Spanish - Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10 AM and 2 PM
Participants are asked to register in advance of the Town Halls.
Summary of Proposed 2021 Service Modifications:
- Minor Route Adjustments - Routes 5, 7, 8, 42, 45, 48
- Substantive Modifications - Routes 10, 14, 38, 48
- Reduce Frequency - Routes 1, 6, 24LX, 33, 34, 46, 400
- Remove Service - Routes 20X, 35*, 60LX**, 75LX, 275LX***, HARTFlex Brandon, South County, Northdale**, South Tampa, Town 'N Country
*fully replaced by existing route; **partially merged into existing routes; ***partially replaced by new routes.
A public hearing on the Proposed 2021 Service Modifications will take place in October.
"HART staff has taken the first step in creating a plan that we believe aligns our service with demand and continues providing essential service to Hillsborough County," said Interim HART CEO Carolyn House Stewart. "We are now rolling out an extensive outreach campaign to take this plan to the public as it is HART's duty to listen and be responsive to customer needs."
Visit HARTServiceInput.com to view the proposal and outreach opportunities, take a short survey, and submit feedback.
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