tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53093908215620932242024-03-17T23:03:49.885-04:00In Transit - The Official HART Transit BlogWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03536156492029474063noreply@blogger.comBlogger567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-68903983056129491532024-03-15T11:05:00.004-04:002024-03-15T11:05:35.487-04:00HART Youth Pass Returns April 1, 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eHDtRID6RhqDvB1fSQgIZXkMnwFXYu2azOKG-OcNwgi2kUdYdSmvYAoqCtCAK3eSiJGfpte8MdsfHg0gCL8Fcz2bs3KM_kgqz2LPkmlsLC53rxfcWVCJ2Qh8NWqw0FO4jU5PDwWV-KBtoRkeEJxFU6eMUdsh6cTainjjUmn_Cu4pbDHzad3FRCftchE/s1920/HART%20Flamingo%20Youth%20Pass%20HCPS%20Header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1920" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eHDtRID6RhqDvB1fSQgIZXkMnwFXYu2azOKG-OcNwgi2kUdYdSmvYAoqCtCAK3eSiJGfpte8MdsfHg0gCL8Fcz2bs3KM_kgqz2LPkmlsLC53rxfcWVCJ2Qh8NWqw0FO4jU5PDwWV-KBtoRkeEJxFU6eMUdsh6cTainjjUmn_Cu4pbDHzad3FRCftchE/w640-h236/HART%20Flamingo%20Youth%20Pass%20HCPS%20Header.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Starting <b>April 1</b>, HART riders ages 18 and under<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">are<b> required to pay the Youth Fare to ride</b>. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Youth Fare is 50% off the regular fare on </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">all HART services. Youths age five and under </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">remain free on HART with a parent.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Youth Fare is exclusively available on </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Flamingo Fares, HART’s mobile app and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">smart card payment system.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Interested in getting registered now? Parents </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">can register their children by visiting the </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART Customer Service windows at: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Marion Transit Center</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1211 N. Marion Street | M-F 6AM - 6PM | Sat 8AM - 5PM</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>University Area Transit Center</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">13110 N. 27th Street | M-F 6AM - 5PM | Sat 8AM - 5PM</span></div></div><p></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-54390283948722933052024-03-02T23:50:00.004-05:002024-03-02T23:52:07.088-05:00HART and Commissioner Gwen Myers to Host Women's Health and Wellness Fair<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxxbMfy2AtXWNFcOvDafg4T8ldzfTPDcQE4DcY8CQ9LLhVIJRDzM8dEcWDBJ28OQ9ngr6Xgg-SPjN8fClU5pD7pQjZxL1iiN0CUMyOTwiz1roA2kXpW14EPA5VFGa8aYOO5szZpZKtqvZnzawIydKYWewQc1LjIo6ZoJUvRFM_CNG5VStLP_9lcA3gZU/s1200/Health%20&%20Wellness%20Fair%202.2024%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxxbMfy2AtXWNFcOvDafg4T8ldzfTPDcQE4DcY8CQ9LLhVIJRDzM8dEcWDBJ28OQ9ngr6Xgg-SPjN8fClU5pD7pQjZxL1iiN0CUMyOTwiz1roA2kXpW14EPA5VFGa8aYOO5szZpZKtqvZnzawIydKYWewQc1LjIo6ZoJUvRFM_CNG5VStLP_9lcA3gZU/w640-h346/Health%20&%20Wellness%20Fair%202.2024%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />HART in partnership with Hillsborough County Commissioner and HART Board Member Gwen Myers is hosting a Women's Health & Wellness Fair as part of the transit agency’s celebration of National Women's Month.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Health & Wellness Fair is being held on </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Saturday, March 9 from 9 AM - 12 PM</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">, at the Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Downtown Tampa.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The event will feature a variety of community women's health and wellness resources.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“HART is happy to partner with Commissioner Myers on this very important Health and Wellness Fair providing women with the tools to be champions for their own health,” said Carla Williams, HART Director of Community & Business Engagement. "</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: inherit;">Ensuring the well-being of women is not only about promoting equality but is a fundamental investment in the overall health and prosperity of our communities.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-69405341138676056902024-02-20T11:07:00.001-05:002024-02-20T11:07:04.329-05:00HART Finance Department Receives High Honor for Financial Reporting!<p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jL4lZ2cKwXUg8E2Ud_yJ8uWLue7l1aeZuIRcN4uLJekldvtWkAKHbsWwPgzcOuYqXeEId2zihVhWdMaKmy2AWc0tVZEb136J83klsJUDAXlnB9vPcuK1bOArrxxK_6BZYN6F3IqjbS8M7RcE2GCdOkVcm_Cq9NgvfuW8x7pGe-1ZST3_2tbACZX1u7g/s1200/GFOA.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jL4lZ2cKwXUg8E2Ud_yJ8uWLue7l1aeZuIRcN4uLJekldvtWkAKHbsWwPgzcOuYqXeEId2zihVhWdMaKmy2AWc0tVZEb136J83klsJUDAXlnB9vPcuK1bOArrxxK_6BZYN6F3IqjbS8M7RcE2GCdOkVcm_Cq9NgvfuW8x7pGe-1ZST3_2tbACZX1u7g/w640-h320/GFOA.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to HART!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">"We are honored by the recognition because it showcases HART's commitment to transparency," said Interim Chief Financial Officer Loretta Kirk. "</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">This accolade serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster trust and be good financial stewards, and it fuels our determination to maintain the highest standards of transparency in all that we do."</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The award recognizes HART's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">An impartial panel reviewed the report concluding it meets the high standards of the program, which include demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">The GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.</span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-65351279955386810092024-01-16T15:59:00.002-05:002024-01-20T12:22:08.593-05:00Set Sail to Gasparilla 2024 with the TECO Line Streetcar and HART!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONXlABH-MA4/TbXEFkMWn_I/AAAAAAAAAF0/Xa7_L7HLrzk/s1600/download11.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONXlABH-MA4/TbXEFkMWn_I/AAAAAAAAAF0/Xa7_L7HLrzk/w640-h426/download11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Take the Streetcar to the pirate festivities!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? </span><span>T<span style="font-family: inherit;">ra<span style="font-family: inherit;">vel safely to th<span style="font-family: inherit;">e<span style="font-family: inherit;"> festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!</span></span></span></span></span><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART will operate additional streetcar and bus services to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on Saturday, January 27th</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for Gasparilla!</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b><b style="font-family: inherit;">Please note: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Routes are subject to change due to road closures.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade.</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">An all-day HART bus pass is</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> $4.00 </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">and the TECO Line Streetcar is </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">FREE!</b><br /><br />Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier:</div><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b><a href="http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/" target="_blank"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-90Yb7qTwAyM/TpXTpJKKdfI/AAAAAAAAAWs/fT8YifmQkPs/s1600/Streetcar10_19_02-%23182.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Streetcar in Centro Ybor Station" border="0" height="170" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-90Yb7qTwAyM/TpXTpJKKdfI/AAAAAAAAAWs/fT8YifmQkPs/w261-h170/Streetcar10_19_02-%23182.jpg" width="261" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Catch the Streetcar at Centro Ybor!</span></td></tr></tbody></table>TECO Line Streetcar System</a></b></span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white;">Streetcar service is </span><b>FREE</b><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></li><li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Continuous streetcar service from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.</span></div></li><li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white;">For </span><b><span lang="EN" style="background: white;"><a href="https://www.tampagov.net/parking" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">parking</span></a> </span></b><span style="background: white;">in Ybor City, Station #2 (Centro Ybor) is your best bet to the event with Stations #3 and #4 <b>CLOSED</b> until 3 p.m. A <b>FREE</b> bus shuttle will be provided (details below).</span></span></div></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Streetcar stations #5 through #9 will also be closed until 3 p.m.</li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Stations #1 and #11 will be closed <b>all day</b>.</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b><a href="http://www.gohart.org/" target="_blank">HART Bus Service</a></b></span></span></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.133333px; text-align: justify;">For parking in Ybor City</strong><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.133333px; text-align: justify;">, HART will provide FREE bus shuttle service between Station #3 (Streetcar Society Station) and Station #4 (Cadrecha Station) and downtown Tampa (Station #10 - Dick Greco Plaza) continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.133333px; text-align: justify;">For parking at the Port Authority Parking Garage</strong><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.133333px; text-align: justify;">, HART will be providing FREE bus shuttle service to/from Station #10 (Dick Greco Plaza) continuously from 9:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Traveling from outside Ybor City and Downtown? An all-day bus pass is $4, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or onboard buses on Gasparilla Day with contactless debit, credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, cash (no change provided) or via the <a data-link-type="web" href="http://www.flamingofares.com/" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Flamingo Fares app</a>. Passengers may also use their monthly bus pass. This fare does not cover <a href="http://www.tampagov.net/parking/info/parking-hourly-and-daily-rateshttp:/www.tampagov.net/parking/info/parking-hourly-and-daily-rates" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">City of Tampa parking fees</a>.</span></li></ul><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/Gasparilla-2024-Patron-Information-010524-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a></b> <span style="color: black;">to view a map of HART bus and streetcar service for Gasparilla.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b>Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART</b></span></span></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">From University Area: Routes 1*, 5, 6, 9, 12, 275LX, MetroRapid</li><li style="text-align: left;">From Temple Terrace: Route 6</li><li style="text-align: left;">From New Tampa/Wiregrass: Route 275LX</li><li style="text-align: left;">From Brandon: Routes 8*, 360LX*</li><li style="text-align: left;">From West Tampa/Citrus Park: Route 7*</li><li style="text-align: left;">From South Tampa: Routes 19*, 360LX*</li><li><div style="text-align: left;">From Tampa International: Routes 30*</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b style="color: blue;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" shape="rect" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">View HART bus maps and schedules</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-trip-planner.aspx" target="_blank"><b style="color: blue;"></b></a><b><a href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-trip-planner.aspx" target="_blank">HART Trip Planner</a></b></div></b></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gGyJhe0ZZs/XixUTSrBEsI/AAAAAAAACo8/gIA4XVw-jTclYoDR15X_qCcrKBsBZzOkQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ride%2Bwith%2BRespect%2Brules.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1600" height="158" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gGyJhe0ZZs/XixUTSrBEsI/AAAAAAAACo8/gIA4XVw-jTclYoDR15X_qCcrKBsBZzOkQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Ride%2Bwith%2BRespect%2Brules.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ride with Respect!</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Ride with Respect</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Make sure to party like a responsible pirate and <a href="http://gohart.org/Pages/ridewithrespect.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Ride with Respect</b></a>! <b>No coolers or alcohol</b> are allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a fun and safe Gasparilla!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGYzxezgLrTlJSIrKa96fSDgDzczIn2HQRhpt3NmmmKpJn2riGhWgZjSkwFSsbxTouozUXLlo9RB43rkNLY-VeWUgYjW4VVkcbkkXpfkQwjEEHcm-6CC4uBZeRMuHLuKXeVEfeEyRl3mrgByOeQC3rY7meH2i0fkh46bz4Fk3p5OuDDa62klK7sKRAR4/s1728/Gasparilla%202024%20-%20Patron%20Information%20(Final%20012724).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGYzxezgLrTlJSIrKa96fSDgDzczIn2HQRhpt3NmmmKpJn2riGhWgZjSkwFSsbxTouozUXLlo9RB43rkNLY-VeWUgYjW4VVkcbkkXpfkQwjEEHcm-6CC4uBZeRMuHLuKXeVEfeEyRl3mrgByOeQC3rY7meH2i0fkh46bz4Fk3p5OuDDa62klK7sKRAR4/w426-h640/Gasparilla%202024%20-%20Patron%20Information%20(Final%20012724).png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br />HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-13858897319734002262024-01-08T10:38:00.008-05:002024-01-08T10:38:48.048-05:00Councilman Luis Viera Re-elected HART Chair by Board of Directors<p><span style="text-align: justify;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPaZLttY7avC-OQxMi7ewLI-V1WTP7tL-krmR0wYBMOA_3Mk_q9Bv0sCfyuoNPcDhljc_AOw4utQwUHpyzL-nt7I_YM4_Roe329pMYgrLcp5VUMLsoCuwMi0tbbqRn1hmyAoEJaSZySNz3JOOZN914ECMZOP0C-0eWSpOjgNeKF_TPY2Bb4m7clhe7FEA/s435/luis-vera-profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPaZLttY7avC-OQxMi7ewLI-V1WTP7tL-krmR0wYBMOA_3Mk_q9Bv0sCfyuoNPcDhljc_AOw4utQwUHpyzL-nt7I_YM4_Roe329pMYgrLcp5VUMLsoCuwMi0tbbqRn1hmyAoEJaSZySNz3JOOZN914ECMZOP0C-0eWSpOjgNeKF_TPY2Bb4m7clhe7FEA/w320-h400/luis-vera-profile.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Councilman Luis Viera</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">At its January 8 meeting, the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Board re-elected Councilman Luis Viera as Chair, Commissioner Michael Owen as Vice-Chair and Director Melanie Williams as Secretary of the HART Board of Directors for 2024.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Councilman Viera remains the HART Chair at a pivotal time for the organization. Chair Viera will serve a 1-year term.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Councilman Viera has been a Board member since February 2020 and has served on the Tampa City Council since 2016.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="indent--1" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Councilman Viera is very active in the community. He is the former Chairman of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee and a former Chairman of the City of Tampa Civil Service Board. He is a founder and former President of Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation and previously served on the Board of Tampa Bay Best Buddies, an organization that assists and advocates for persons with special needs and developmental disabilities. He was also the Incoming President of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association and is a member of the George Edgecomb Bar Association. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The HART Board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the Authority on matters ranging from system operations, service planning, fare structure, finance, and customer service. It is made up of 14 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County (seven seats), City of Tampa (four seats), State of Florida (two seats) and City of Temple Terrace (one seat). Officers of the HART Board (chair, vice-chair and secretary) are elected annually.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information about HART service, visit <a data-link-type="web" href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-holi-sched.aspx" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">www.goHART.org</a><a data-link-type="web" href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-holi-sched.aspx" style="color: #003399; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">.</a></span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-76696884848429838772023-12-29T14:40:00.002-05:002023-12-29T15:32:13.470-05:00TECO Line Streetcar Service Extended Until 1 a.m. for New Year's Eve!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKstuyt_-QRrzPj0wsldvdOghBWvZvplZH_7jr7NrOfXNVfMKv546S1rka54P8VGFXEjkFb7ecWrdpOdx7PN4srmgk6zMmhFQPaz9x881shCO_vGM01Nbn52MyTx0gbfXRe80tnLPyMPIhEXcGFOjiUCI3wtzFoNetQdSf36iX3YW8VCUEYrS594Wy=s2500" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1661" data-original-width="2500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKstuyt_-QRrzPj0wsldvdOghBWvZvplZH_7jr7NrOfXNVfMKv546S1rka54P8VGFXEjkFb7ecWrdpOdx7PN4srmgk6zMmhFQPaz9x881shCO_vGM01Nbn52MyTx0gbfXRe80tnLPyMPIhEXcGFOjiUCI3wtzFoNetQdSf36iX3YW8VCUEYrS594Wy=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: Visit Tampa Bay</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The Tampa skyline will light up Sunday night to celebrate the New Year with thousands watching from multiple locations along the Tampa Riverwalk.</div><br />Regardless of where you celebrate downtown, the TECO Line Streetcar System is your best bet to avoid expected traffic and parking issues! Park in Ybor City, and take in the <a href="https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/details/reliaquest-bowl-new-years-eve-parade-%26-pep-rally/85814/" target="_blank"><b>Reliaquest Bowl Parade</b></a> beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the parade's end, you can take the Streetcar downtown (hop off at Dick Greco Plaza) and only park once!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"></div>The Streetcar is<b> FREE </b>and operates until 1 a.m. The NYE firework displays are scheduled to begin at Midnight.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/assets/maps/Downtown%20STREETCAR%20Map%20(Website%2011-2021).pdf" target="_blank"><b>Click here</b></a> for a map of the Downtown network of services, including streetcar, and HART local service.<br /><br />Should you plan on driving to the festivities...<br /><br />American Automobile Association (AAA) offers a complimentary <a href="https://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/safety/tow_to_go.aspx" target="_blank"><b>"Tow-to-Go" service</b></a> for those who might have had too much holiday "cheer" this year. The service is available to everyone, meaning you don't have to be a AAA member. Call 1-855-286-9246 (you might want to save this number in your phone now) and a tow truck will come out and tow you and your car home safely - for FREE. <br /><br />Whether you enjoy your New Year's Eve with us or not, please be SAFE!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b></b></span><br /><br /><b><i>New Year's Eve Service:</i></b><br /><br />HART is operating on a Sunday schedule for New Year's Eve. The TECO Line Streetcar will operate from <b>8:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. </b>The TECO Line Streetcar will operate every 12-15 minutes.<br /><br />HART Customer Service will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached at (813) 254-4278.<br /><br /><b><i>New Year's Day Service:</i></b><br /><br />HART is operating on a Sunday schedule for <a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/HART-Holiday-Season-Service-2023-24-v2.pdf" target="_blank"><b>New Year's Day</b></a>. The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. HART Customer Service Centers and HART offices will be closed.<br /><br />HART Customer Service will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached at (813) 254-4278.<br /><br />Safe travels in 2024!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p> </p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-14314818527557428702023-11-28T11:29:00.001-05:002023-11-29T13:50:46.967-05:00HART to Implement Service Changes on Sunday, December 10, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2xMI3SEBJLSMvv8yjSK4lGQlge8Vo5v_Rha_Cn56FGJtAVglnceZm6CR-XcSJG4839G7F5Qjup6E7jJ1lUBIafVCljq1p9J4NNXtY7U3IAWdZfiV-LzMp470V4OVnJR5zNUbIr2vt5604d5Wykj-bmhI21Y4-pOg_E_bNCYdBWvD0FWh7umkLw9Pe1c/s1200/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%2012.10.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2xMI3SEBJLSMvv8yjSK4lGQlge8Vo5v_Rha_Cn56FGJtAVglnceZm6CR-XcSJG4839G7F5Qjup6E7jJ1lUBIafVCljq1p9J4NNXtY7U3IAWdZfiV-LzMp470V4OVnJR5zNUbIr2vt5604d5Wykj-bmhI21Y4-pOg_E_bNCYdBWvD0FWh7umkLw9Pe1c/w640-h346/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%2012.10.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">HART is implementing </span>service changes<span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">to several HART routes on </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">Sunday, December 10, 2023, </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">to improve efficiency and the customer experience.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Service with Routing Changes / </span><b>Servicio con cambios de ruta</b>:<span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Routes 8 and 9</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><ul><li>Map (<a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/Images/service/Service-Changes-route-8-and-9-map-english-11.2023.jpg" target="_blank"><b>English</b></a> / <a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/Images/service/Service-Changes-route-8-and-9-map-spanish-11.2023.jpg" target="_blank"><b>Spanish</b></a>)</li></ul><p></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Minor Schedule Changes / </span><b>Nuevos horarios</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Routes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 31, 34, 36, 48, and HARTFlex Port Tampa</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span>
</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Minor time point changes</b></a></span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Service with Reduced Frequency / </span><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; white-space-collapse: preserve;">L</span>a frecuencia se está reduciendo</b>: Routes 19, 33</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></b></p><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Route 19 -</b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Frequency reduced to hourly</span></li><li style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Route 33 - </b>Frequency reduced to hourly to improve connections at UATC.</li></ul><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Increased Late Night Service (extra evening trip):</b> Route 33</p><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART customers can visit <a href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">goHART.org</a> to view the service changes or contact Customer Service at (813) 254-4278 for more information.</span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-10024235880021953452023-11-21T16:51:00.003-05:002023-11-21T16:51:48.035-05:00FLAMINGO FLASH SALE - 50% Off HART 31-Day Passes!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_BS6r9MLkSkLdqdB4g3EV-kZ-P_Y54BNuSef1KWVMeVEhUUTi2a6WgKBqiFMEJJfV7Z6SYnA8a2_ja74_C9Keywg2ZOEjq4zACHJBldvJlSfzcATjSwdcuxVbmU_jypyFkUK2p_HiIwwAfkAmGag_4wcPB432L3MeTsvqEC6ApBjpjLcRYLHFlTg7aU/s1200/Flamingo%20Flash%20Sale%20Facebook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_BS6r9MLkSkLdqdB4g3EV-kZ-P_Y54BNuSef1KWVMeVEhUUTi2a6WgKBqiFMEJJfV7Z6SYnA8a2_ja74_C9Keywg2ZOEjq4zACHJBldvJlSfzcATjSwdcuxVbmU_jypyFkUK2p_HiIwwAfkAmGag_4wcPB432L3MeTsvqEC6ApBjpjLcRYLHFlTg7aU/w640-h640/Flamingo%20Flash%20Sale%20Facebook.png" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></p>Black Friday turns into #FlamingoFriday this week with a special offer on HART 31-Day passes via the <a href="http://www.FlamingoFares.com"><b>Flamingo Fares</b></a> app!<div><br /></div><div>Flamingo Fares users can use promo code <b>BLKFR31DR</b> on the mobile app for 50% off a HART 31-Day Pass!</div><div><br /></div><div>Discount passholders can use <b>BLKFR31DD</b> for 50% off a HART 31-Day Discount Pass.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Flamingo Flash Sale is exclusively available on Flamingo Fares. The promotion is valid from <b>November 24, 2023 - November 27, 2023</b>.</div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-41040111545859149552023-11-14T18:47:00.001-05:002023-11-16T08:53:29.943-05:00The Winter Village Express Returns for the Season!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiog51Vt435m0_VlB8ksjCaJW1ccU1PLgbktu5azXHFgcM6_vQnNkJOnTvfXnI0uB_ljIlkczQ4aM96ivwpcp1kEJkkw6z7LZBupulA6kJ_zBoLOl0Wyov3RfOAOoZaBN_HG0wBAJeSQgkkpV6gBlIaPUplepImcYGSJVqy4GdwU9U4flRjbHj584-i=s1990" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="1990" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiog51Vt435m0_VlB8ksjCaJW1ccU1PLgbktu5azXHFgcM6_vQnNkJOnTvfXnI0uB_ljIlkczQ4aM96ivwpcp1kEJkkw6z7LZBupulA6kJ_zBoLOl0Wyov3RfOAOoZaBN_HG0wBAJeSQgkkpV6gBlIaPUplepImcYGSJVqy4GdwU9U4flRjbHj584-i=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Village Express operates Sundays through Dec. 17!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div>The holiday season is so close, that we can almost feel Jack Frost nipping at our nose - 65° at night. Brr! ❄</div><div><div><br /></div><div>The Tampa Downtown Partnership is once again holding its <a href="http://www.wintervillagetampa.com/" target="_blank"><b>Winter Village</b></a>, featuring an ice rink, a cafe with warm beverages, and a holiday marketplace with local boutiques! The winter wonderland is located in Curtis Hixon Park and will take place from November 17 - January 1.<br /><br />Along with the Winter Village comes the transformation of the TECO Line Streetcar System into the <b>Winter Village Express</b>! Launching <b>November 17</b>, the Winter Village Express offers a festive experience aboard a holiday-themed Streetcar. Enjoy treats, music, and fun while onboard!<br /><br />The Winter Village Express will operate every Sunday through December 17. You can pick up the Winter Village Express at Whiting Station in Downtown Tampa (Station #11).</div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MfXQEaggJns/W-sloCjJ-AI/AAAAAAAALFQ/YZgLijHGwM8YyxhOg8obIyfZgp45i_KiACEwYBhgL/s1600/Winter%2BVillage%2B2.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1539" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MfXQEaggJns/W-sloCjJ-AI/AAAAAAAALFQ/YZgLijHGwM8YyxhOg8obIyfZgp45i_KiACEwYBhgL/s200/Winter%2BVillage%2B2.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Winter Village is open 11/17-1/1</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Winter Village Express Operating Schedule:</b><br /><br />Whiting Station in Downtown Tampa:<br /><ul><li>3:25 p.m.</li><li>4:25 p.m.</li><li>5:25 p.m.</li><li>6:25 p.m.</li><li>7:25 p.m.</li></ul><div><br /></div>The cost of the Winter Village Express is <b>$10.00</b> for a <b>roundtrip</b> ticket. Tickets are ONLY available <a href="https://tampadowntownpartnership.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/9p99xRGp?mode=Attendee" target="_blank"><b>online</b></a>. All trips are first-come, first-serve, due to limited availability. Arrive early!<br /><br />For more information on Winter Village or the Winter Village Express, visit <a href="http://www.wintervillagetampa.com/" target="_blank"><b>www.wintervillagetampa.com/</b></a>.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br /><br /></div></div>Go HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516826215328930898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-44063286740593188132023-11-14T16:30:00.004-05:002023-11-14T16:32:59.816-05:00HART Welcomes Commissioner Cameron-Cepeda to the Board of Directors!<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_K1LblJiD8WPP7GQ3fo5J9E3YO6b8eDWHlkZq4_xphqt_BXFejxUnUIVlJ49HVGrJ1d-X3dU1n9HgpolOihZ9JlACcnwtiNQuFScFCxutclyBYvHsgTger5pPDJddcJ1GSHDf0KrlcL1G71Myk3edAD3EoUY6cxeOvwXwkvDa7wQNo0bfphS53dXLHFg/s1500/Donna%20Cameron%20Cepeda%20headshot%20web.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_K1LblJiD8WPP7GQ3fo5J9E3YO6b8eDWHlkZq4_xphqt_BXFejxUnUIVlJ49HVGrJ1d-X3dU1n9HgpolOihZ9JlACcnwtiNQuFScFCxutclyBYvHsgTger5pPDJddcJ1GSHDf0KrlcL1G71Myk3edAD3EoUY6cxeOvwXwkvDa7wQNo0bfphS53dXLHFg/w512-h640/Donna%20Cameron%20Cepeda%20headshot%20web.png" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Commissioner Donna Cameron-Cepeda</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Please join us in welcoming Commissioner Dr. Donna Cameron-Cepeda to the HART Board! Commissioner Cameron-Cepeda was appointed by the Hillsborough County BOCC and will represent Hillsborough County on the Board.<br /><br />Commissioner Cameron-Cepeda is an Army Veteran, and Author. She has worked as a Financial Analyst for a multi-billion-dollar corporation.<br /><br />She has also served as an Associate Professor at Life Christian University. Dr. Donna has touched many lives through her life of service as a licensed and ordained minister, pastoral counseling people that have life trauma, PTSD, drug and alcohol addictions and other spiritual issues. She has a great love for people and is involved in the community extensively.<br /><br /></div><div>Commissioner Cameron-Cepeda will replace Commissioner Patricia "Pat" Kemp, who has served on the HART Board since 2018.</div><div><br /></div><div>HART would like to thank Commissioner Kemp for her service on the HART Board of Directors and her commitment to the Agency during her tenure.<br /><br />-------------------<br /><br />The HART Board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the Authority on matters ranging from system operations, service planning, fare structure, finance, customer service, and is made up of 14 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County (seven seats), City of Tampa (four seats), State of Florida (two seats) and City of Temple Terrace (one seat). Officers of the HART Board (chair, vice-chair and secretary) are elected every year.<br /><br /></div><div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="layout layout--1-column" data-cpeid="w-1698937163880-581" style="color: black; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 669px;"><tbody></tbody></table></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-30501501177251822332023-11-07T16:17:00.002-05:002023-11-08T11:59:26.336-05:00HART Honors Military with Free Rides on Veterans Day<p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKR9Gu3ZkUu-3Xxm9ryDD_aqsbgrTQshsD9wKaW5R69Tu3T1UhalnR6X4Fwy-N77h8Ud5q4b96dXOnf-0fWdXiBRy0RX-r4xx5Cxwc7K5FRV8d0zaWIg0tjNmn2ESp5l7UT3ArTZjXcm5cn0X11oM7uwFwjIIQpI1hTViClTOweBH3cexUdHlwTxhvIxE/s1920/Thank%20You%20HART%20Veterans%202021-1920x1080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKR9Gu3ZkUu-3Xxm9ryDD_aqsbgrTQshsD9wKaW5R69Tu3T1UhalnR6X4Fwy-N77h8Ud5q4b96dXOnf-0fWdXiBRy0RX-r4xx5Cxwc7K5FRV8d0zaWIg0tjNmn2ESp5l7UT3ArTZjXcm5cn0X11oM7uwFwjIIQpI1hTViClTOweBH3cexUdHlwTxhvIxE/w640-h360/Thank%20You%20HART%20Veterans%202021-1920x1080.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>In appreciation for the contributions of the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces, the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is offering <b>free rides</b> to U.S. military veterans on Veterans Day, <span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">Saturday, November 11, 2023</span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">HART extends this invitation to ride to all members of the armed services, both active and retired, as well as to their family members or dependents. Riders are asked to show a valid military or veteran ID card when boarding any HART bus to qualify for a free ride.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"This is a token of our gratitude to all veterans, the silent heroes, who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms," said Scott Drainville, HART CEO. "We also recognize the veterans within HART who have served across various branches of the armed forces and who work diligently to carry out the Agency's mission."</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">HART is proud to actively hire veterans, who constitute a vital part of our HART team. The HART organizational family currently includes<b> more than 60 employees</b> who are veterans, each with a special story of bravery and sacrifice.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Almost 13% of the HART current workforce consists of veterans who serve across several departments and specialities including vehicle operations, vehicle maintenance, revenue planning, safety/security, customer service, and information technology.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hiring former military personnel brings to our team a unique blend of qualities that are essential for success in any organization: discipline, dedication, leadership, and a strong sense of duty. Their unwavering commitment to their mission and the ability to work effectively under pressure make them an invaluable asset to Team HART.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Veterans Day Service</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">HART service will operate on a regular Saturday service schedule for Veterans Day. The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate on a Saturday service schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">HART Customer Service will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached by calling (813) 254-4278 or TDD (813) 626-9158. HART Customer Service Centers at the University Area Transit Center and the Marion Transit Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other HART offices will be closed.</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5arNqCV2kgvsQXkOZjsHpLWUvEFw_1PJnEcVpHU4A8nkQzG3LboIZyUD21C9pIVCW-VGh5ijEeGckIL269bOrSWB_Y2UfLctlG-SzEWcvvtpkMB9mQyeuFWmk7bri0sNu4_eOOfLD5piYUD2hPziSdDRaOQo0jo2tffmCQ5F4R2Tw-7d5VN62KRwaTj8/s3149/HART-Veterans-Day-Service-2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3149" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5arNqCV2kgvsQXkOZjsHpLWUvEFw_1PJnEcVpHU4A8nkQzG3LboIZyUD21C9pIVCW-VGh5ijEeGckIL269bOrSWB_Y2UfLctlG-SzEWcvvtpkMB9mQyeuFWmk7bri0sNu4_eOOfLD5piYUD2hPziSdDRaOQo0jo2tffmCQ5F4R2Tw-7d5VN62KRwaTj8/w518-h640/HART-Veterans-Day-Service-2023.png" width="518" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><br /><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-16568156556027316752023-11-07T09:45:00.008-05:002023-11-07T09:47:26.625-05:00HART Board Appoints Scott Drainville as Permanent CEO<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnC8n7x25S6cEdOKCiwKiaJH31xyDQjzG5PZzY-hDEsBHWdEYuGIgVZraFB7OzEpjk9LFqPIg95YgNE806aIrRlo78MeKhTJ8BmiFkOS9VCfhTVDC_4Irfbo-Ery2shI_1qnqn_M7hVQuGtAHf37sHQP3czbOoWmFzCDTJUn3ypzSHpa7zNedM1N_WcI0/s1017/Scott%20Drainville%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="866" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnC8n7x25S6cEdOKCiwKiaJH31xyDQjzG5PZzY-hDEsBHWdEYuGIgVZraFB7OzEpjk9LFqPIg95YgNE806aIrRlo78MeKhTJ8BmiFkOS9VCfhTVDC_4Irfbo-Ery2shI_1qnqn_M7hVQuGtAHf37sHQP3czbOoWmFzCDTJUn3ypzSHpa7zNedM1N_WcI0/w544-h640/Scott%20Drainville%202023.jpg" width="544" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HART CEO Scott Drainville</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The HART Board of Directors appointed Scott Drainville as the Authority's new Chief Executive Officer at the November 6, 2023, Board Meeting.</span><p></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr. Drainville has been serving as the HART Interim CEO since April 2023.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The decision to promote Mr. Drainville was announced after a vote by the HART Board of Directors to approve his contract as permanent CEO.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART hired Mr. Drainville in 2018 as Deputy Chief of Maintenance, overseeing the Authority's core business in maintenance, facilities, inventory control and the communications/electronics divisions and responsible for directing the overall funding, environmental, design, permitting, construction, and project close-out of capital construction projects. He would go on to serve as Chief of Maintenance and Transportation.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Scott Drainville is a partner with our Board in bringing more transparency to HART, said HART Chair Councilman Luis Viera. "I and our Board of Republicans and Democrats enthusiastically gave Mr. Drainville a unanimous approval for a reason - because he is the right person with the right values and for the right time for HART.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"I appreciate the confidence the Board of Directors has placed in my ability to lead HART," said HART CEO Scott Drainville. "My focus is on bringing stability to the organization and continuing to maximize our resources to deliver the best possible transportation service for Hillsborough County."</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr. Drainville is a native of East Providence, Rhode Island who brings more than thirty years of public transportation and fleet maintenance experience to the organization. He started his career as a diesel technician in the late '80s.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before coming to HART, Mr. Drainville served as the Director of Transportation and Maintenance for CitiBus located in Lubbock, Texas. He has also held transit leadership positions at the D.C. Circulator in Washington D.C. and served as a Mechanical Foreman with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for more than eighteen years.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-16187755826843991312023-11-03T14:25:00.000-04:002023-11-03T14:25:04.014-04:00BOCC Appoints Two New Board Members; Reappoints OnePlease join HART staff in welcoming Gary Hartfield and John King Jr. as newly-appointed HART Board members, representing Hillsborough County. We are also excited to announce that Director Marvin Knight was reappointed for another term and will continue his tenure on the Board.<br /><br />Gary T. Hartfield is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, leader, author, and philanthropist. He is the president and CEO of six Residential Group Homes throughout Florida, delivering personalized and therapeutic healthcare services for the elderly and developmentally disabled. Gary is also the founder and CEO of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting, a full-service agency providing insurance solutions to clients throughout Florida and Georgia. Mr. Hartfield's key business roles and accomplishments extend to the nonprofit realm, where he serves as the CEO and Chairman of Empower Florida, Inc., an association representing the needs of more than 20,000 business owners who serve the intellectually and developmentally disabled throughout Florida. He also serves on multiple boards and councils, including the Tampa Bay Chamber, Career Source Tampa Bay, the CEO Council, the Nonprofit Leadership Center, The Skills Center, Live Tampa Bay, and the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2c3658b4001/6160eff9-58be-4e05-a9c8-96f2ee4e3297.jpg?rdr=true" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gary T. Hartfield</td></tr></tbody></table><br />John King, Jr., is a native Floridian and resided in Hillsborough County since 2008. Mr. King graduated from Florida State University and retired from the United States Navy after serving for 22 years as a military intelligence officer. Prior to his military service, Mr. King worked as a risk management consultant for MG Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia, restructuring Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Property and Casualty loss portfolios and reinsurance contracts. Mr. King currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Carrollwood Village Homeowners Association. Mr. King is a former aide to Congressman Charles E. Bennett of Florida.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2c3658b4001/280aaa15-4841-4ec6-ae45-cea33f9f71ea.jpg?rdr=true" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John King, Jr.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Marvin Knight, a current HART Board member, has been reappointed for his third term on the HART Board of Directors. Mr. Knight has a degree in electronic technology and computer electronics. Mr. Knight is very active in the community; he is Hillsborough County Honorary Deputy, a member of NAACP, and Freddie Solomon Boys and Girls Club. Marvin Knight has been a member of the HART Finance and Audit, Operations and Safety Committees, and Revenue Alternatives Ad Hoc Committee.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2c3658b4001/d43c8c38-5ac6-4217-9a5e-9f67e35bde13.jpg?rdr=true" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvin Knight</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We are looking forward to your input and active involvement in support of HART’s mission “to take people to the places that enhance their lives”. <br /><br />New appointees replace the previous Hillsborough County appointees Rena Frazier and Eric Johnson. HART would like to thank them for their service on the HART Board of Directors and commitment to the Agency during their tenure.<br /><br />-------------------<br /><br />The HART Board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the Authority on matters ranging from system operations, service planning, fare structure, finance, customer service, and is made up of 14 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County (seven seats), City of Tampa (four seats), State of Florida (two seats) and City of Temple Terrace (one seat). Officers of the HART Board (chair, vice-chair and secretary) are elected every year.<br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="layout layout--1-column" data-cpeid="w-1698937163880-581" style="color: black; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="column column--1 scale stack" data-cpeid="w-1698937163907-165" style="width: 620px;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-55371085865029362372023-10-13T10:22:00.003-04:002023-10-13T10:22:42.410-04:00The TECO Line Streetcar Hits All-Time Annual Ridership Record<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7TEzmX1Y-aiA2P7fZWrc_tLr26fD2luSTuyiFv2Hyms1sgM7VJASWK3LxskoFujug0UMxslXb7PQMzYpQWVFvikj5gNVF1jVrn54D_hseE11TjsW4Bnn-kAJHiJ5VgZvIWDDxzgZyNt9Cnl0qVx1atX_1djhFY_A-VETAMNJ7NUovFgwbPuFNfPBgGU/s2000/IMG_2025%202000x1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7TEzmX1Y-aiA2P7fZWrc_tLr26fD2luSTuyiFv2Hyms1sgM7VJASWK3LxskoFujug0UMxslXb7PQMzYpQWVFvikj5gNVF1jVrn54D_hseE11TjsW4Bnn-kAJHiJ5VgZvIWDDxzgZyNt9Cnl0qVx1atX_1djhFY_A-VETAMNJ7NUovFgwbPuFNfPBgGU/w640-h426/IMG_2025%202000x1000.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar smashed the all-time annual ridership record in FY2023 (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023) with </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">1,315,103</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> passenger trips.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was the highest annual ridership in over 20 years of TECO Line Streetcar service.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar has broken several monthly ridership records over the past year including the best month in the Streetcar's modern history with 127,863 passenger trips reported in March 2023.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The record ridership is attributed to an increase in frequency to every 12 minutes during peak hours, population growth along the streetcar line, and near-record tourism to Tampa.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">"We are elated to be celebrating another year of record ridership on the Streetcar," said Scott Drainville, Interim CEO, Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART). "The success of the Streetcar is a result of our community coming together to invest in public transportation."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar is a partnership between HART, the City of Tampa, and Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. October 2023 marks 21 years since the iconic yellow
streetcars returned to Tampa streets.</span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-45204110095446622042023-09-25T15:42:00.005-04:002023-09-25T15:43:29.611-04:00HART Receives FDOT Grant to Keep the TECO Line Streetcar Fare-Free<p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVLTdFWs3TjEGKykzqi7VA110K30PAaOoDcBLlz9WF36J1jYXDXE2rFUzfd-eqo3r_dOH6IlAzaIAQLlNy-3QB8dfoHB5FSQz3BZuguKns4oysLzGbVvVZZwXoNjU9ahB79CPR8fbWJ6Lt3ErDvZ1rQVWZpr9BdLAazLLkVniljQKXRTHFVpm3okxnvc/s2000/IMG_2025%202000x1000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVLTdFWs3TjEGKykzqi7VA110K30PAaOoDcBLlz9WF36J1jYXDXE2rFUzfd-eqo3r_dOH6IlAzaIAQLlNy-3QB8dfoHB5FSQz3BZuguKns4oysLzGbVvVZZwXoNjU9ahB79CPR8fbWJ6Lt3ErDvZ1rQVWZpr9BdLAazLLkVniljQKXRTHFVpm3okxnvc/w640-h426/IMG_2025%202000x1000.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Streetcar operating near Centro Ybor in Ybor City</td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><br />HART is pleased to announce the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded HART a Commuter Assistance grant totaling $700,000. The FDOT grant will permit the TECO Line Streetcar to remain fare-free for an additional year.</span><p></p><p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The TECO Line Streetcar has routinely broken ridership records since FDOT awarded HART a $2.7 million Innovation Grant in 2018 allowing the Streetcar to go fare-free and expand service - increased frequency and service hours.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">"HART is very excited to receive this FDOT grant to keep the TECO Line Streetcar fare-free," said Scott Drainville, Interim HART Chief Executive Officer. "HART appreciates the continued support of Secretary Gwynn and FDOT staff in identifying grant funding for the Streetcar."</span></p><p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">In addition to FDOT, the TECO Line Streetcar is funded by the City of Tampa, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs), and the Tampa Downtown Partnership. HART will work with the partners to hopefully identify funding to keep the Streetcar fare-free for the foreseeable future.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The TECO Line Streetcar System has </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">carried 1,249,511 passenger trips so far in FY20</span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">23.</span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-28297546979216417072023-08-28T09:55:00.020-04:002023-08-30T15:42:51.113-04:00HART Hurricane Idalia Update<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yY84cXxR61pTKIXKe2JJ_B3p8Jg7jDNfynmz326xqvdeXwPWRHv3D7CevloWkS00Xq_GbFpJFWOGSvO3ZSVrkVykPi5irLAyVqDZiHdCpUY2ibx09w2rVT6Ji9z61ZRKRwcLUzi9iI0blAiZjWIitRK21JaJVzhPQNeoI0fOL6NQr5rkiByDehKT/s2086/Storm%20Update%20Social%202086%20x1039%20GENERIC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="2086" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yY84cXxR61pTKIXKe2JJ_B3p8Jg7jDNfynmz326xqvdeXwPWRHv3D7CevloWkS00Xq_GbFpJFWOGSvO3ZSVrkVykPi5irLAyVqDZiHdCpUY2ibx09w2rVT6Ji9z61ZRKRwcLUzi9iI0blAiZjWIitRK21JaJVzhPQNeoI0fOL6NQr5rkiByDehKT/w640-h318/Storm%20Update%20Social%202086%20x1039%20GENERIC.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></span></p><div><span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div><b>LATEST HART HURRICANE IDALIA NEWS<br /><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART) is returning to <span style="font-weight: bold;">regular weekday</span> service on HART buses (local, limited express), vans (HARTFlex and HARTPlus) and the <a href="http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">TECO Line Streetcar</a> on Thursday, August 31, 2023.</span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Customers should be advised that select trips may be delayed, due to operator staffing level and possible road detours.</span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.</span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Riders should continue to monitor HART's <a href="https://gohart.blogspot.com/2023/08/hart-tropical-storm-idalia-update.html" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">In-Transit Blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsboroughTransit" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GoHART" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information.</span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Customers can visit <a href="http://www.gohart.org/" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">www.goHART.org</a> for maps, schedules and more.</span></p></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b>CURRENT SERVICE STATUS - 8.30.23</b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b>HART to Suspend All Service on Wednesday, August 30, 2023</b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: 400;"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the safety of our riders and employees, the HART plans to cease <span style="font-weight: bold;">all bus, van, and streetcar service</span> on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></p></div></span></span></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Riders should continue to monitor HART's <a href="https://gohart.blogspot.com/2023/08/hart-tropical-storm-idalia-update.html" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">In-Transit Blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillsboroughTransit" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GoHART" style="color: #064bf3; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information. Customer Service Centers are CLOSED on Tuesday.<br /></span></span></p><p></p></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-2165546727945818542023-08-21T16:02:00.007-04:002023-08-21T16:31:38.446-04:00HART Hosts First Pathways to Business Expo!<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaR5IVaN8khsq1xjaE5xMQGjGGzqaPn9SChO8B4RZqtcm3atvHYjOb_iSKRWZQNr8vOhs45wDKglKsldImHIOs6JCWTwT8GNJpTeVPIziWO1vUd-lfNd0N_pfOnfBQ9IUeomeeep9NEWVTm3TKUgcuAFQ1iGTFORHXitFfktU1xx-nkcikOhRX_fYUePg/s1024/20230817_111230.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaR5IVaN8khsq1xjaE5xMQGjGGzqaPn9SChO8B4RZqtcm3atvHYjOb_iSKRWZQNr8vOhs45wDKglKsldImHIOs6JCWTwT8GNJpTeVPIziWO1vUd-lfNd0N_pfOnfBQ9IUeomeeep9NEWVTm3TKUgcuAFQ1iGTFORHXitFfktU1xx-nkcikOhRX_fYUePg/w640-h480/20230817_111230.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prospective businesses network with local government agencies</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReTvN-mETyeYwEphnxGSuXmhRO1zvZz1mH8JTq6UxU_-5QuXUExwlFYqlqwP4e0UE7wpf7SuUiV_0wdYmj31ARx5cBhJKksq7AnfU6LyN5_eqVkWQ4UjVnpkFqjhUyfUW2ZwRqBKuO8Mlu-HGmzPLKOrWJSkVm7rdxQbOXmvbfG_M0py1zOZBV84sHEA/s898/20230817_111115.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="898" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReTvN-mETyeYwEphnxGSuXmhRO1zvZz1mH8JTq6UxU_-5QuXUExwlFYqlqwP4e0UE7wpf7SuUiV_0wdYmj31ARx5cBhJKksq7AnfU6LyN5_eqVkWQ4UjVnpkFqjhUyfUW2ZwRqBKuO8Mlu-HGmzPLKOrWJSkVm7rdxQbOXmvbfG_M0py1zOZBV84sHEA/w200-h171/20230817_111115.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Networking</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;">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. </span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmS8YxOoscuIiOm13-cO2KP5ofjMcWhBEYq05t2IE6XK5VUyDD2jZfqHnSf2OzpMn5UyEaxcOL5kn9jsVCS5Eq-AuXecDjPDIruSQV5hnkYTYABrQIcGqgGfYJDglj6VO6TTMmR22ztMCc0wBq-AqW5QAtBJVSXqfYTGSuitIlAZmv0ej2s7iBS0dFts/s694/Commisioneer%20G.%20Myers.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="506" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmS8YxOoscuIiOm13-cO2KP5ofjMcWhBEYq05t2IE6XK5VUyDD2jZfqHnSf2OzpMn5UyEaxcOL5kn9jsVCS5Eq-AuXecDjPDIruSQV5hnkYTYABrQIcGqgGfYJDglj6VO6TTMmR22ztMCc0wBq-AqW5QAtBJVSXqfYTGSuitIlAZmv0ej2s7iBS0dFts/w146-h200/Commisioneer%20G.%20Myers.jpg" width="146" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Comm. Gwen Myers</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;">Forty-three prospective businesses attended the
expo, along with special guest Hillsborough
County Commissioner Gwen Myers and community leader Marvin Knight. </span>Prospective<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 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.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART’s ICEO Mr. Scott Drainville was in attendance and
gave a warm welcome to the participants and vendors in attendance. </span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmo0gSLEbTw4nideFdh1jifOLOQ8Qpfp06MzyktgcxWmkuTcNgRoJN_k7PBd03gly3eoUjV2ghtNYgENxtrSLaZg68lTDxJyQYBDP6aTeTsLHfGhI87-3Hs19140Epba1Kbyw6CXhydA3TCAgD1HlXqgHiOCbraicRc9p0Qk1wDwVkJhiIQdBWgUBrYVc/s2000/20230817_102757.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1610" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmo0gSLEbTw4nideFdh1jifOLOQ8Qpfp06MzyktgcxWmkuTcNgRoJN_k7PBd03gly3eoUjV2ghtNYgENxtrSLaZg68lTDxJyQYBDP6aTeTsLHfGhI87-3Hs19140Epba1Kbyw6CXhydA3TCAgD1HlXqgHiOCbraicRc9p0Qk1wDwVkJhiIQdBWgUBrYVc/w161-h200/20230817_102757.jpg" width="161" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Pete Office of Supplier Diversity</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pathways to Business Expo Participant List:</b></span><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART (procurement, facility maintenance, asset management, marketing, project management)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tampa
International Airport</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hillsborough County (Minority, Women, & Small Business
Certification)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hillsborough County Department of Procurement</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">City of
Tampa Equal Business Opportunity</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Greater
Tampa Chamber of Commerce</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Florida
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) @ USF</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinellas
County SBDC</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">City of St.
Petersburg SBE Program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hillsborough SBDC</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prospera
(Advancing Hispanic Business)</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVtzNtx_Jk6jPiZa76f9wOq5-ji-J0KtaT9kcBX0g-oammtuEwkYf55uCFuNiAEFT-svl-wHgAFkdGskgTNMxlrcwoWS0snyyPHOsl528irhE1q-8s2cMZRwztPk2jrdIOEOJXVJCVorewR8gljLhqWgJAz_gr3hftX7e2sXo7wDUkSOK7viBHI1zDxQ/s898/20230817_111115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to everyone for joining us! </span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Interested in working with HART? View <a href=" About Opportunities | HART (gohart.org)" target="_blank">current HART opportunities</a>.<br /></span><div><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-70904270705746709232023-08-17T16:56:00.008-04:002023-08-18T12:32:33.596-04:00HART to Implement Service Changes on Sunday, August 20, 2023<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOdSQ-f4GO23lO1sBz-vb7vJ-PnogO2FWUVK5IARipUVHfbi2E55NuCdmtivS8noDsW8RMz3DXOC7YV703zthh6SzO2JP6fVbMy3p4qetrgjKGJg1qjtNvEKeRwHU8bYOBNfk3VHGdjViwyUaSmiIRFIVq1kHsjT3iPKbEQkCBgGDOmB3gD_sQzX0-44/s1200/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%208.20.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOdSQ-f4GO23lO1sBz-vb7vJ-PnogO2FWUVK5IARipUVHfbi2E55NuCdmtivS8noDsW8RMz3DXOC7YV703zthh6SzO2JP6fVbMy3p4qetrgjKGJg1qjtNvEKeRwHU8bYOBNfk3VHGdjViwyUaSmiIRFIVq1kHsjT3iPKbEQkCBgGDOmB3gD_sQzX0-44/w640-h346/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%208.20.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">HART is implementing </span>service changes<span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">to several HART routes on </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">Sunday, August 20, 2023, </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">to improve efficiency and the customer experience.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Minor Schedule Changes: Routes 10,16, 30</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Minor time point changes</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Minor Route Changes: Routes 12, 30</span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #403f42; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/detours/Route-12-30-detour-august-2023.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Route 12 detour</b></a> (routing to serve Encore better) will become permanent</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/detours/Route-12-30-detour-august-2023.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Route 30 detour</b></a> (new weekday travel pattern due to Westshore Social Security office closure) will become permanent</span></li></ul><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p align="justify" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART customers can visit <a href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">goHART.org</a> to view the service changes or contact Customer Service at (813) 254-4278 for more information.</span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-91606839750070009832023-05-16T11:05:00.004-04:002023-05-16T11:06:01.230-04:00HART Needs Input on Proposed Program of Projects for FY2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qKM-uQDZxyGOlo3DkVFPT--_u0JQ_DQT2WTybjSbIoHdScYT2xeM_GohbcP6F90FD8IvqyOdbnq3ZK2yY0W7-DgRuLq6T_FmRnSy7noRTZ95vQXCHfLCSV9yb7A6YtXBA70kdgomBaanL8LeAuGPdpQvX3L6IewuseEy2P6XAEenK0_sqWQGyD2D/s1200/FY2023%20Program%20of%20Projects%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qKM-uQDZxyGOlo3DkVFPT--_u0JQ_DQT2WTybjSbIoHdScYT2xeM_GohbcP6F90FD8IvqyOdbnq3ZK2yY0W7-DgRuLq6T_FmRnSy7noRTZ95vQXCHfLCSV9yb7A6YtXBA70kdgomBaanL8LeAuGPdpQvX3L6IewuseEy2P6XAEenK0_sqWQGyD2D/w640-h346/FY2023%20Program%20of%20Projects%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>HART receives federal funding annually through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) which is used for operating expenses and capital projects. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">HART staff has developed a proposed FY 2023 Program of Projects (POP) to utilize this funding. </span></p><div><br /></div><div>A Public Hearing is scheduled for <b>June 1, 2023</b>, from <b>11:30 AM - 1:00 PM;</b> <b>5:30 PM - 7:00 PM</b> at the <b>Marion Transit Center</b> (1211 N Marion St, Tampa, FL 33602) to give individuals and/or groups the opportunity to present their views and comments regarding HART’s proposed application for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Urbanized Area formula funds.</div><div><br /></div><div>The public may also provide comment via:</div><div><ul><li><b>HART Website</b> - <a href="http://gohart.org/Pages/customer-service.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Comments/Suggestions</b></a></li><li><b>Mobile - </b>OneBusAway Tampa app</li><li><b>Mail</b> - HART, attention to Community Engagement, 1201 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605</li><li><b>Phone</b> - HART Customer Service (813) 254-4278</li></ul><div>HART welcomes all comments on or before <b>June 1, 2023</b>. </div></div><div><p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p>If no material changes are made, <a href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/FY23-POP-List.pdf" target="_blank"><b>this</b></a> will be the final <a href="https://gohart.blogspot.com/2023/05/hart-needs-input-on-proposed-program-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>HART Program of Projects for FY 202</b><b>3</b></span></a>.</div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-22405525339042638242023-05-10T15:07:00.002-04:002023-05-11T16:00:35.121-04:00HART to Implement Service Changes on Sunday, May 14, 2023<p><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DzTZcIq1VjGxuRT_9yGVnojSV3fezN63CjB88O0HiwWNg2gpwdB27iR6oiUtfcuxXPXc-GCe2A5Qs6YODnMW6htHQ5ujpQbfTlMMdwg1hkgjvrl2822DW_TSOKzdpkMjF5Jk48OOdZWiBwyANOC9_Vp1ug-nP7gMaJL8_w1n29wyWFOiyTsmgiqB/s1200/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%205.14.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DzTZcIq1VjGxuRT_9yGVnojSV3fezN63CjB88O0HiwWNg2gpwdB27iR6oiUtfcuxXPXc-GCe2A5Qs6YODnMW6htHQ5ujpQbfTlMMdwg1hkgjvrl2822DW_TSOKzdpkMjF5Jk48OOdZWiBwyANOC9_Vp1ug-nP7gMaJL8_w1n29wyWFOiyTsmgiqB/w640-h346/HART%20Service%20Changes%20(Twitter-Facebook%20English)%205.14.2023%20-%201200x650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART is implementing <a data-link-type="web" href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #1300ff; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">service changes</a><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="text-align: justify;"> to several HART routes on </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">Sunday, May 14, 2023, </span><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="text-align: justify;">to improve the customer experience.<br /><br />The biggest change in service will be the introduction of HARTFlex to three new areas - Port Tampa (replacing Route 17), East Fletcher (replacing the Hidden River portion of Route 33), and Brandon (replacing the Route 46). Initially, the services will operate like a normal fixed-route service, but in the near future (most likely the end of summer), HARTFlex customers will be able to book via an app (like Uber/Lyft) on-demand HART stop to stop trips. The ultimate goal will be to provide the ability for point-to-point trips within the zone!</span></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">New HARTFlex Service</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><li style="color: #0e0eeb; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-link-type="web" href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/HARTFlex-Port-Tampa-Evolving-Web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0e0eeb; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">HARTFlex Port Tampa</a> (former Route 17)</span></li><li style="color: #0e0eeb; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-link-type="web" href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/HARTFlex-E-Fletcher-evolving-Web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0e0eeb; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">HARTFlex East Fletcher</a> (former Route 33 - Hidden River portion)</span></li><li style="color: #0e0eeb; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-link-type="web" href="https://gohart.org/Style%20Library/goHART/pdfs/service/HARTFlex-Brandon-Evolving-Web.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0e0eeb; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">HARTFlex Brandon</a> (former Route 46)</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Minor Route and Schedule Changes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 7</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 32</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 45</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 360LX</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HARTFlex South County</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Service with Only Schedule Changes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 1</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 5 <span style="font-weight: bold;">(improved frequency)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 6</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 10</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 12</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 16</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 19 <span style="font-weight: bold;">(improved frequency)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 32 <span style="font-weight: bold;">(improved frequency)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 33</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 34</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 36</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 39</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 42</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 45</span></li><li style="line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Route 400 (MetroRapid)</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">HART customers can visit </span><a data-link-type="web" href="http://www.gohart.org/Pages/maps-schedules.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">goHART.org</a><span face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> to view the service changes or contact Customer Service at (813) 254-4278 for more information.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-52696979395087986102023-05-03T12:52:00.004-04:002023-05-03T13:27:56.082-04:00HART Board Statement on Action to End CEO Le Grand's Employment<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART Board Statement on Tuesday's board action to end CEO Adelee Le Grand's employment:<br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“In light of the agreement
between the HART Board and CEO Adelee Le Grand to end her employment with HART
effective May 2, 2023, we welcome the closure that Tuesday's settlement brings.
We remain committed to transparency and exceeding the expectations of taxpayers
who fund our mission. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART can now move forward to continue to focus on
the outstanding 800+ hard-working men and women throughout the agency as well
as the thousands that rely on them and our service daily."</span></p><p></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-43950119658737644422023-03-28T17:05:00.001-04:002023-03-28T17:05:15.263-04:00HART Board Statement on the Vote to Suspend HART CEO Adelee Le Grand with Pay<p>Official statement of the HART Board regarding the board action on Monday, March 27, 2023, to suspend HART CEO Adelee Le Grand with pay:</p><p><i>"The HART Board voted on Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le
Grand with pay following the final report of the investigative attorney David
Adams. The Board is expected to make a decision on Ms. Le Grand’s future with
the agency at a special board meeting to be determined in the near future. We
remain as a Board committed to transparency and the expectations of taxpayers
who fund our mission. In the meantime, Scott Drainville, Chief of
Maintenance and Transportation, has been named as Interim CEO.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Despite our current circumstances, HART remains fully
committed to our mission. And we remain committed to the hard-working men
and women who give all they have on the job for our mission."</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-71884384315335750802023-03-13T11:57:00.004-04:002023-03-15T12:11:30.741-04:00TECO Line Streetcar Service to Increase Frequency Starting Sunday<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 7.5pt 15pt;" valign="top"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOqURYOrv61lR6vMGYneGAiJt2szw7BSkkW8gPksnC8voKvhZy9ybdnmFJ2VTMt22YYhm0pLbYtlPuBEH-ygcfY2_kpVfwEU4mANcQhuwNZHej1WVVk1b1pwA2T20ogr_ST8yqM0DZ-8ngkjxs0WvH9A08LzA6G9KWjdat24A2-XuYDYdQnXyOXL3/s1200/12%20Minute%20Frequency%203.2023%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOqURYOrv61lR6vMGYneGAiJt2szw7BSkkW8gPksnC8voKvhZy9ybdnmFJ2VTMt22YYhm0pLbYtlPuBEH-ygcfY2_kpVfwEU4mANcQhuwNZHej1WVVk1b1pwA2T20ogr_ST8yqM0DZ-8ngkjxs0WvH9A08LzA6G9KWjdat24A2-XuYDYdQnXyOXL3/w640-h346/12%20Minute%20Frequency%203.2023%20-%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Starting this Sunday, <b>March
19, 2023</b>, the TECO Line Streetcar System is increasing peak hour
service Friday through Sunday.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The TECO Line Streetcar currently operates every 15 minutes.
However, starting on Sunday, service frequency increases to <b>every 12
minutes during peak hours</b> to accommodate the large, standing-room-only
crowds the Streetcar experiences on the weekends. The Streetcar continues
to break ridership records and <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/0q6neIgOCRI?feature=share" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0e0eeb;">carried over a million riders</span></b></a> in
FY2022.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The new enhanced streetcar service will be effective <b>Friday
through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m</b>.<br />The enhanced streetcar service is possible thanks to increased
funding from the Downtown, Channel District and Ybor City Community
Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) and the Tampa Downtown Partnership.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The TECO Line Streetcar continues to show what an
investment in public transportation can provide with enhanced connectivity
in the area and increased foot traffic to businesses," said Tampa
Historic Streetcar, Inc. President Michael English. "The TECO Line
Streetcar provides a viable transportation alternative for residents,
workers and visitors in downtown and historic Ybor City".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar System operating hours beginning
Sunday, March 19, 2023:</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Monday - Thursday:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -12pt;">7 a.m.
- 11 p.m., every 15 minutes</span></li></ul><b style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -12pt;">Friday:</b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -12pt;">7 a.m.
- 1 p.m., every 15 minutes</span></li><li>1 p.m.
- 9 p.m., every 12 minutes</li><li>9 p.m.
- 2 a.m., every 15 minutes</li></ul><b style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday:</b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -12pt;">8:30
a.m. - 1 p.m., every 15 minutes</span></li><li>1 p.m.
- 9 p.m., every 12 minutes</li><li>9 p.m.
- 2 a.m., every 15 minutes</li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sunday</b>:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -12pt;">8:30
a.m. - 1 p.m., every 15 minutes</span></li><li>1 p.m.
- 9 p.m., every 12 minutes</li><li>9 p.m.
- 11 p.m., every 15 minutes<br /><br /></li></ul><span style="font-family: inherit;">The TECO Line Streetcar is an agreement between HART, the City
of Tampa, and Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. and includes the Florida
Department of Transportation, the Downtown, Channel District, and Ybor City CRAs and the Tampa Downtown Partnership as funding partners.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information on the TECO Line Streetcar, visit <a href="http://www.TECOLineStreetcar.org" target="_blank"><b>TECOLineStreetcar.org</b></a>.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><br />
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="display: none; font-size: 11pt; mso-hide: all;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-70804428853221559212023-03-08T13:28:00.002-05:002023-03-08T13:28:14.237-05:00HART Operators Compete in Tampa Bay Regional Roadeo!<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">HART, MCAT and PSTA <span style="color: black;">held the annual Regional Roadeo last weekend at PSTA's Operations and Maintenance Facility. Bus operators from HART, MCAT and PSTA showcased their driving skills in various challenges.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAZ3DfJkOJ8mOL42TVrGemgT8eCFvw8KPlMBaqMPhy81dKyudkuWORTewOnur7DcsExoBlu6plNEAoaT0R93aXGYOwfpyq1ddosZJPbMJ71gS5X-mJrRo7qikuOoT_MH5-qTH7BN90pa4wsJOlOLJ3XwBADq7yOE64p2dkD3xVk8oqI0jBdRB8yqg/s2048/334732986_601567584779061_2889152900229488779_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2048" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAZ3DfJkOJ8mOL42TVrGemgT8eCFvw8KPlMBaqMPhy81dKyudkuWORTewOnur7DcsExoBlu6plNEAoaT0R93aXGYOwfpyq1ddosZJPbMJ71gS5X-mJrRo7qikuOoT_MH5-qTH7BN90pa4wsJOlOLJ3XwBADq7yOE64p2dkD3xVk8oqI0jBdRB8yqg/s320/334732986_601567584779061_2889152900229488779_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Almost <b>40 operators</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> were judged on a rigid, scored course, consisting of different obstacles. Operators were evaluated on 16 criteria including a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle, uniform compliance, 11 different driving challenges, smoothness of operation, and safety habits - all on a timed course. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Participants also had to conduct a vehicle inspection to locate pre-set defects that would render the vehicle inoperable and/or unsafe.</span></p><p>HART Bus Operator Crystal Edwards placed <b>#2</b> out of 37 HART, MCAT and PSTA operators and was among seven HART operators competing in the Roadeo. </p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Joining these competitors were employees and vendors from both agencies who volunteered as judges and assessed contestants driving skills, knowledge of safety rules, time performance and maintenance skills. </span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;"><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOv2u1bKQX4orSv5n4PblB_Ar7R5xx8dEVKg99FGr-et1vi3y7O9SLKs1nmfPNBIcrX8G_w8GHni1nbNPGCsQ9bCvUvZTkNSrAHT7rDj_4pfYWrMgclGvvSeLqs0CULQ66Ueb4HiEBybC8j2W5JkfTeMvfkBdzT8NaISyVG3fEQ7ZXdyMXvfSuDsKN/s1857/335085796_1319995965399932_820415979289471692_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1857" data-original-width="1637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOv2u1bKQX4orSv5n4PblB_Ar7R5xx8dEVKg99FGr-et1vi3y7O9SLKs1nmfPNBIcrX8G_w8GHni1nbNPGCsQ9bCvUvZTkNSrAHT7rDj_4pfYWrMgclGvvSeLqs0CULQ66Ueb4HiEBybC8j2W5JkfTeMvfkBdzT8NaISyVG3fEQ7ZXdyMXvfSuDsKN/s320/335085796_1319995965399932_820415979289471692_n.jpg" width="282" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HART's first, second and third place winners</td></tr></tbody></table></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Roadeo Results <span style="font-weight: normal;">(Among HART operators)</span></span></h3></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;"><ul><li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>1st Place</b> - Crystal Edwards - <b>2nd place overall</b></span></li><li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>2nd Place</b> - <span style="font-family: inherit;">Guarionex
Falero Ramos</span></span></li><li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>3rd Place</b> - Tia Allen</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal Edwards now advances to the State Roadeo held in Orlando. Winners from the State competition move on to the APTA International Bus Roadeo.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;"><div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 4.5pt;"></div></blockquote></blockquote><br /><br />HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309390821562093224.post-3855036672325824262023-02-15T09:23:00.004-05:002023-02-15T14:14:31.761-05:00HART Riders Can Now Pay Via Debit, Credit, Google Pay and Apple Pay!<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kiFA_KBKmls3lHYIWsCa3lTEPbg9FWm3SPOYKA_NC8XQNO60nhbzoCgJacqbGp4Czmk6RJX2VIQ7F_8ycBxpaAZ8VIo0vlySCiRzZiIfEYNi63xqvVIVXYVLELou2F1-ZeLLqDAZ76lBIZdc5OZZU8tj3WDMwdXhnK_dv1sCz1gkLp5k1AQTlT5b/s1200/Flamingo%20Open%20Payment%202.2023%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1200" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kiFA_KBKmls3lHYIWsCa3lTEPbg9FWm3SPOYKA_NC8XQNO60nhbzoCgJacqbGp4Czmk6RJX2VIQ7F_8ycBxpaAZ8VIo0vlySCiRzZiIfEYNi63xqvVIVXYVLELou2F1-ZeLLqDAZ76lBIZdc5OZZU8tj3WDMwdXhnK_dv1sCz1gkLp5k1AQTlT5b/w640-h346/Flamingo%20Open%20Payment%202.2023%20Twitter.Facebook%201200X650.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Tampa Bay transit riders (HART/PSTA/The Bus) can now tap to ride across the region using credit and debit cards, digital wallets (Google Pay or Apple Pay), as well as the <a href="http://www.FlamingoFares.com" target="_blank"><b>Flamingo Fares</b></a> smartcard or mobile app.</span><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"We are excited to offer our customers another way to pay their fare,” said Adelee Le Grand, Chief Executive Officer, HART. “Contactless payments on Flamingo Fares not only provide our customers with greater ease of access, removing another barrier from riding transit, but also assists in speeding up the boarding process, improving travel times.”</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The Flamingo Fares system has fare capping implemented, meaning passengers always receive the lowest price as the system automatically caps prices whenever riders reach the daily or monthly thresholds. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Riders using contactless payments (debit/credit/Google Pay/Apple Pay) will be able to take advantage of </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">daily</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> fare capping. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Please note: Discount fare riders must use their Flamingo Fares smartcard or mobile app to receive the reduced fare. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Attempts to use the same contactless payment multiple times (multiple riders) upon boarding will result in a failed transaction.</span></div></span></div><div><div><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Flamingo Fares Tampa Bay launched in 2020.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">To learn more about contactless payments and Flamingo Fares, visit</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.flamingofares.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #1821ee; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">www.FlamingoFares.com</a></p></div></div>HARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09069253096837481509noreply@blogger.com0