HART Hurricane Idalia Update

 

LATEST HART HURRICANE IDALIA NEWS

HART) is returning to regular weekday service on HART buses (local, limited express), vans (HARTFlex and HARTPlus) and the TECO Line Streetcar on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Customers should be advised that select trips may be delayed, due to operator staffing level and possible road detours.

The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

HART Retail Sales windows at Transit Centers will be open regular hours (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Customer Service is currently closed but will be available Thursday from 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Customers can call 813-254-4278 with any questions or concerns or to book HARTPlus paratransit reservations.

Riders should continue to monitor HART's In-Transit Blog, Facebook and Twitter or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information.

Customers can visit www.goHART.org for maps, schedules and more.

CURRENT SERVICE STATUS - 8.30.23

HART to Suspend All Service on Wednesday, August 30, 2023

For the safety of our riders and employees, the HART plans to cease all bus, van, and streetcar service on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

With potential overnight impacts to the Tampa Bay area from Hurricane Idalia, HART staff will spend Wednesday conducting damage assessment, moving buses back to the Operations Center from higher ground, checking routes for debris, etc.

Riders should continue to monitor HART's In-Transit Blog, Facebook and Twitter or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information. Customer Service Centers are CLOSED on Tuesday.

HART Hosts First Pathways to Business Expo!

Prospective businesses network with local government agencies

Networking

HART DBE/SBE staff hosted the first Pathways to Business Expo on August 17, 2023, at the C. Blythe Andrews Library. This event was held in an effort to connect small and disadvantaged businesses within the Tampa Bay Area with the information and resources needed to do business with government agencies. 

Staff was on hand to help small businesses register to do business with HART. Small businesses were able to network with other local government agencies that can help with DBE & SBE certifications, help find small business loans, offer training on completing bid proposals and help with finding contract opportunities with local and federal government entities.

Comm. Gwen Myers

Forty-three prospective businesses attended the expo, along with special guest Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers and community leader Marvin Knight. Prospective businesses met with 16 representatives as they networked and learned about current opportunities. Participants could get their passport card stamped at each table for a chance at a drawing for a gift card. Brocato’s Sandwich Shop, which is a small minority-owned business, provided bagged lunches for all participants and vendors and donated (20) $15.00 gift cards for the raffle.

HART’s ICEO Mr. Scott Drainville was in attendance and gave a warm welcome to the participants and vendors in attendance. 

St. Pete Office of Supplier Diversity

Pathways to Business Expo Participant List:

• HART (procurement, facility maintenance, asset management, marketing, project management)
  
• Tampa International Airport
• Hillsborough County (Minority, Women, & Small Business Certification)
• Hillsborough County Department of Procurement
• City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity
• Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
• Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) @ USF
• Pinellas County SBDC
• City of St. Petersburg SBE Program
• Hillsborough SBDC
• Prospera (Advancing Hispanic Business)

Thanks to everyone for joining us! 

Interested in working with HART? View current HART opportunities.

HART to Implement Service Changes on Sunday, August 20, 2023

HART is implementing service changes to several HART routes on Sunday, August 20, 2023, to improve efficiency and the customer experience.

Minor Schedule Changes: Routes 10,16, 30

• Minor time point changes

Minor Route Changes: Routes 12, 30

• Route 12 detour (routing to serve Encore better) will become permanent
• Route 30 detour (new weekday travel pattern due to Westshore Social Security office closure) will become permanent

HART customers can visit goHART.org to view the service changes or contact Customer Service at (813) 254-4278 for more information.