Route of the Week: HARTFlex Northdale

HARTFlex Northdale map

With a diverse service area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Hillsborough County provides a great mix of urban, suburban and rural destinations for our riders. Think about the destinations that you can see and experience with the HART transportation network!

HARTFlex Northdale gets the spotlight this week!

HARTFlex is an on-demand van service that provides reservation or walk-up service. HARTFlex operates along a traditional route, but has the ability to "flex" up to 1/3 mile from the route within the zone.

HARTFlex Northdale operates Monday-Saturday between St. Joseph's Hospital - North and a HART stop at Fletcher Avenue and Dale Mabry Highway.

Service hours: 

• Monday-Friday:
  
  • First trip leaves Fletcher/Dale Mabry stop at 5:25 a.m.
  • First trip leaves St. Joseph's Hospital at 5:55 a.m.
  • Last trip leaves Fletcher/Dale Mabry stop at 8:25 p.m.
  • Last trip leaves St. Joseph's at 8:55 p.m.
• Saturday:
  
  • First trip leaves Fletcher/Dale Mabry stop at 6:45 a.m.
  • First trip leaves St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:10 p.m.
  • Last trip leaves Fletcher/Dale Mabry stop at 5:45 p.m.
  • Last trip leaves St. Joseph's Hospital at 6:10 p.m.

HARTFlex Northdale serves St. Joseph's Hospital - North!

HARTFlex Northdale provides a connection from Route(s) 36 and 33 to St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Patrons can transfer between the services at the Fletcher Avenue/Dale Mabry stop.

Love food? The Northdale area is a haven for a variety of restaurants! Here is just a sampling of options within the HARTFlex zone:

• 4 Rivers Smokehouse - BBQ restaurant that features all of your southern comfort food favorites from pulled pork to fried okra.
• The Sacred Pepper - Traditional American cuisine presented in stylish digs, plus live music & a separate wine lounge.
• Cigar City Brewpub - Cuban-influenced Tampa cuisine meets a lineup of house brews in this spacious, dark-wood tavern.
• Umami Tampa - A variety of sushi, sashimi, and more!
  
• Carmel Kitchen & Wide Bar - Chain serving modern Mediterranean fare, global wines & house cocktails in a warm, informal space.
• Simply Pho - Family-owned restaurant that offers a vast selection of authentic and delicious Vietnamese dishes in a comfortable casual environment.

Attend King High School or Gaither High School? HARTFlex Northdale may be a great alternative to taking the school bus! With HARTFlex service, riders can subscribe to be picked up from their house everyday at a specific time. No need to call in every time to reserve!

HARTFlex service is only $1.00 per trip or $2.00 all-day. One-day and 31-day passes are also accepted for HARTFlex service.

From sashimi to St. Joseph's Hospital, HART Takes You There.

Route of the Week: Route 36

With a diverse service area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Hillsborough County provides a great mix of urban, suburban and rural destinations for our riders. Think about the destinations that you can see and experience with the HART transportation network!

This week, the Route 36 gets the spotlight as our Route of The Week!

The Route 36 provides service from the Carrollwood area to South Tampa via Dale Mabry Hwy./Himes Ave. The route operates Weekday service from 5:25 a.m. - 9:25 p.m. and Weekend service from 6:10 a.m. - 7:35 p.m. Two major transfer points are located along the Route 36 at West Tampa Transfer Center (WTTC - 7,32,41,45), located near Raymond James Stadium and Britton Plaza (4,19,100x HARTFlex South Tampa) at Euclid Ave. and Dale Mabry Hwy.

For the stat geeks out there, the Route 36 is averaging 47,277 monthly rides and has operated roughly 6,600 vehicle trips so far in FY2016.

Starting our journey in the Carrollwood area, those needing non-emergency medical service can take the Route 36 to Florida Hospital at Himes Ave. and Hamilton St. or St. Joseph's Hospital - North via connection to HARTFlex Northdale at Fletcher Ave. and Dale Mabry Hwy.

Middle/High School students ride FREE until June 10!

The Route 36 may be of interest to Plant and Jesuit High School students, with the return of our STAY-cation promotion. Hillsborough County Middle and High School students, ages 18 and under, ride HART free with School or HART Youth ID until June 10!

Craving an outdoor adventure? Al Lopez Park, named after one of Tampa's most distinguished former residents, offers a 1.2 mile interior asphalt multi-purpose trail, picnic shelters, fishing piers and more. The park is accessible via multiple Route 36 stops along Himes Ave.

HART service is on detour at WTTC during Ray Jay events

Just south of Al Lopez Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Football League, Raymond James Stadium. Route 36 serves Ray Jay at WTTC. Please note: Due to road closures from Tampa Police, WTTC is CLOSED a few hours before/after all major events at Ray Jay. Routes serving WTTC are relocated to St. Isabel St.and MacDill Ave. This may be convenient for event-goers tailgating in the eastern lots.

Need to pick up a treat for the pooch, or grab dinner with friends? Walter's Crossing Shopping Plaza has a mix of retailers and restaurants, from Whole Foods and Target, to PetSmart and Romano's Macaroni Grill. Hop off at Dale Mabry Hwy. and Spruce St.

Your southbound trip on the Route 36 ends at the Kingfisher St. Burger King in South Tampa.

From game day, to every day, HART Takes You There.