Route of the Week: HARTFlex South Tampa

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!

Our featured Route of the Week is HARTFlex South Tampa!

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 South Tampa zone

HARTFlex South Tampa operates Monday-Friday between Britton Plaza Transfer Center and Westshore Plaza Transfer Center, with select trips to the MacDonald's Training Center.

Service Hours:

First trip: 

• Leaves Britton Plaza at 6:00 a.m.
• Leaves Westshore Plaza at 6:30 a.m.
• MacDonald's Training Center - 8:30 a.m. (one trip)

 Last trip:

• Leaves Britton Plaza at 7:00 p.m.
• Leaves Westshore Plaza at 6:30 p.m. 
• MacDonald's Training Center - 2:30 p.m. (one trip)

The HARTFlex South Tampa zone is a foodie heaven!


Here are just some of the restaurants within the HARTFlex South Tampa zone:

Datz' famous "Cheesy Todd" burger!

• Besito Mexican Restaurant
• Maggiano's Little Italy
• P.F. Chang's
• Mitchell's Fish Market
• Seasons 52
• Datz
• 4 Rivers Smokehouse
• Your Pie
• Miguel's Mexican Seafood and Grill
• SoHo Sushi
• Acropolis Greek Taverna
• Pane Rustica
• Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen

Need to work off all of that food? Orangetheory Fitness, LA Fitness, Barre Fitness, Tampa Fitness Center, and Dan Wall Fitness all fall within the HARTFlex South Tampa zone.

HARTFlex also has those working at one of Westshore Plaza's over 110 stores covered. HARTFlex South Tampa picks up and drops off at the Westshore Transfer Center, where riders can connect to routes 15, 30, and 45!

Those looking for a Pinellas County connection can transfer from HARTFlex Tampa to PSTA's 100X (along with HART routes 4,19, and 36) at the HART Britton Plaza Transfer Center.

From Lemon Grass, to LA Fitness, HART Takes You There.

Route of the Week: Route 19

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!

Route 19 is our featured Route of the Week!

The Route 19 operates from Marion Transit Center in Downtown, to Idaho and O'Brien St. in South Tampa. Service operates 7 days a week, with weekday service until midnight.

While not the busiest route in the HART system at 18th in ridership, Route 19 still carried almost 439k trips in FY15! That's thousands of cars off our already congested roadways.

Whether for wellness, business, education, or leisure, Route 19 has you covered!

The Route 19 is a crucial commuting tool for healthcare workers, as it is the sole HART route that serves Tampa General Hospital, and one of two routes (the other being HARTFlex South Tampa) to serve Memorial Hospital. Service is tailored to workers at both hospitals, with service beginning at 4:10 a.m. and coverage for workers until roughly 1:00 a.m.

STAY-cation promotion ends June 10th

Two of Hillsborough County's oldest schools are also served by Route 19. Hop off at Dale Mabry Hwy. and San Carlos St. for Plant High School and Manhattan Ave. and Mango St. (or Rembrandt Dr.) for Robinson High School. For a limited time, Hillsborough County middle and high school students ride HART FREE with their valid student, or HART-issued Youth ID. The promotion runs until June 10.

Those looking to transfer to other routes, can do so at Britton Plaza Transfer Center, with connection to 4, 36, HARTFlex South Tampa, and 100X (operated by PSTA).

Riders looking for entertainment have quite the spread to choose from, thanks to Route 19. Known as "America's only thatched roof pub," Four Green Fields has been a South Tampa nightlife landmark for over 20 years.

Looking to bar hop? Route 19 serves a number of restaurants and entertainment destinations in the SoHo District along S. Howard Ave. or, along Swann Ave. in the Hyde Park Village area.

Lightning and music fans will appreciate the connection to Amalie Arena.

From TGH to SoHo, HART Takes You There.

Route 19 operates between Downtown Tampa and South Tampa

Route of the Week: Route 4

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, we explore the Route 4! The Route 4 operates hourly service from HART Marion Transit Center southward to the Ballast Point/Gadsden Park area. Route 4 operates Monday-Friday from 5:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Heading southward from Marion Transit Center, Route 4 meanders through South Tampa.

Take the Route 4 to Cinebistro!

Along Swann Ave, the rejuvenated Hyde Park Village, is home to a mix of restaurants (Bartaco, Irish 31, Timpano, etc.), retail (Brooks Brothers, London Philips, etc) and services. Cinebistro, an upscale theater, featuring in-theater dining and large leather recliners, is located across the street from the complex. Riders can pick up the Route 4 in front of Brooks Brothers.

Continuing our trip along Swann Ave. to S. Howard Ave., the Route 4 serves the unofficial SOHO restaurant row: Daily Eats, Green Lemon, Ciccio/Water, etc.

Turning onto Palm Dr., the Route 4 serves Fred Ball Park, which houses a gazebo, picnic area and open green space for Frisbee and other outdoor activities. A little fun fact, the large open field that now encompasses Fred Ball Park, was once a fresh water spring!

Those looking to connect to other routes, can do so at our next stop, Britton Plaza Transfer Center.  Located in the Britton Plaza Shopping Center, Route 4 riders can connect to Routes 19,36, HARTFlex South Tampa and PSTA 100X.

Two more parks, Skyview Park and Gadsden Park, featuring play courts, ball fields, playground, grills, picnic area, and restrooms complete our southbound trip.

Heading back northbound, Route 4 splits at S. Blvd. and Platt St. heading into Downtown Tampa. Route 4 continues along Channelside Dr., with service to The Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena, before arriving back at Marion Transit Center.

From ball fields, to Buddy Brew, HART Takes You There.