HART and TECO Line Streetcar Service During Super Bowl LV Week!

HART and the TECO Line Streetcar System welcome Tampa Bay Buccaneers 😎 and Kansas City Chiefs fans for Super Bowl LV!

HART operates the TECO Line Streetcar System, a FREE 2.7-mile streetcar line serving the dining and entertainment destinations in historic Ybor City, the Channel District (including Sparkman Wharf) and Downtown Tampa.

Streetcar service hours are being extended to accommodate Super Bowl LV visitors.

TECO Line Streetcar Super Bowl LV Service Hours:

• Monday - Wednesday: 7 am - 11 pm
• Thursday: 7 am - 1 am
• Friday: 7 am - 2 am
• Saturday : 8:30 am - 2 am
• Sunday: 8:30 am - 1 am

Streetcar customers can track their streetcar in real-time at TECOLineStreetcar.org.

HART Bus Service

HART provides public transportation for Hillsborough County (Tampa). Need to get around? Visit www.goHART.org to view maps and schedules, plan your trip, and more. Download the OneBusAway Tampa app for real-time HART travel information.

Super Bowl Experience 

Looking for transportation options for Julian B. Lane Park to enjoy Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe's? Here are a couple of options: HART Route 7 and HART Route 10. Please note - Route 7 will be on detour (see maps) due to Super Bowl road closures. 

The TECO Line Streetcar is also Stop #1 of the Super Bowl Shuttle. Both services are FREE and operate every 15 minutes.

Following local and federal mandates, face masks are required on the Streetcar and on HART service.

Whether or not you are attending the Big Game, Downtown Tampa, Ybor, and beyond, it will be BUSY this weekend with a mix of visitors and residents enjoying the festivities. Officials stress downtown parking will be limited and heavy traffic is expected. 

Fans are encouraged to take transit for ease of travel and reducing traffic congestion.

RIDER TIPS:

The TECO Line Streetcar is FREE. HART is only $4.00 for a 1-day unlimited ride pass.

HART users can download the Flamingo Fares app. Pay your fare via the Flamingo Fares app and never worry about exact change! The app is available for Android and iOS.

See something. Say something.

Whether on the HART system, at Curtis Hixon Park, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, or elsewhere in the vicinity, be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. If you see something suspicious, say something. Either alert a police or security officer nearby, call 9-1-1 or tell a HART employee.

Ride with Respect

Please be mindful of fellow riders and your HART Operator and Streetcar Motorman and Ride with Respect. Act appropriately on all HART vehicles and property.

Enjoy the fun, but stay safe

Downtown Tampa, Ybor, and beyond, will be busy this week with a mix of visitors and residents enjoying the festivities. Please pay attention and stay alert when crossing TECO Line Streetcar System tracks and streets. It takes just a moment to be aware and look both ways.

Flying out? Route 30 operates between downtown and Tampa International Airport every 30 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Service begins at 4:30 a.m. through midnight during the week and 5:30 a.m. to midnight on the weekends.

HART Customer Service is always available at 813-254-4278.

HART MVP Express Passes are Now on Sale!

MVP Express passes are now available!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans will soon have a new way to get to Ray Jay! Launching November 11, the HART MVP Express will provide express service from four designated Park-N-Ride locations to Raymond James Stadium for only $10, round-trip, per person.

Eager pirates can get a jump on the crowds, by locking up their MVP Express passes early!



Here's how to secure your MVP Express pass.

If you don’t already have an account, you must create one prior to purchasing your MVP Express Pass. You can do so in one of the following ways:

Left: Adding MVP Pass to cart. Right: MVP Pass after activating

1. Download the Flamingo Fares app for iOS or Android
2. Click on “Buy Tickets,” then add your purchase
3. You will be prompted to confirm your selection to continue, then select “Purchase Tickets”
4. You’ll be asked to sign in with Facebook, Google or email to create an account
5. You’ll be prompted to confirm your purchase and then asked to add your credit card information

Your purchased tickets will appear in “Use Tickets” and can be selected for activation!

Once activated, your ticket will display "1 MVP Express 1-Day Pass" and the expiration date and time.

The MVP Express will operate for the following Bucs home games: 

• 11/11/18 vs. Washington Redskins
• 11/25/18 vs. San Francisco 49ers
• 12/02/18 vs. Carolina Panthers
• 12/09/18 vs. New Orleans Saints
• 12/30/18 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Be the MVP of your tailgate on the MVP Express!

Visit goHART.org/MVPexpress for more information.

The HART MVP Express Launches November 11!

The MVP Express launches Nov. 11!

Be the MVP of your tailgate on the HART MVP Express!

Launching November 11, 2018, the HART MVP Express takes you closer to the action with round-trip shuttle service to Tampa Bay Buccaneers games.

The MVP Express will serve the following Tampa Bay Buccaneers games:

• 11/11/18 - vs. Washington Redskins
• 11/25/18 - vs. San Francisco 49ers
• 12/02/18 - vs. Carolina Panthers
• 12/09/18 - vs. New Orleans Saints
• 12/30/18 - vs. Atlanta Falcons

How the MVP Express Works   

Before the game
 
HART MVP Express service is just $10 round-trip and begins at 10:30 a.m. for 1:00 p.m. kickoffs and three hours ahead of all other kickoffs.  

Fans can park at four convenient locations (open beginning at 10:00 a.m.) around Hillsborough County:

• Plant High School - South Tampa - 2415 S. Himes Ave.
• King High School - Temple Terrace - N. 56th St. and Sligh Ave.
• Alonso High School - Town 'N Country - 8302 Montague St.
• Westshore Transfer Center - Westshore Blvd., south of Spruce St.

Parking sites will open at 10:00 AM. MVPs will be dropped off and picked up at the West Tampa Transfer Center, located across the street from Raymond James Stadium.

After the game

Return service begins in the fourth quarter and continues for two hours after game end.

Fans can now park, gather together at meeting points across Hillsborough County, and travel to and from the game together in a hassle-free environment.

This relaxing and fun trip provides fans the opportunity to participate in all of the gameday festivities – without the frustrations of driving and game traffic.

Things to Know:

• Fans using the HART MVP Express must follow the NFL bag policy and only bring clear, see-through bags (12” x 6” x 12” max) to the game. Belongings cannot be stored on the shuttle during the game.
• HART is piloting this shuttle service to gauge interest in long-term service. The MVP Express could possibly expand to serve other sporting events including the Tampa Bay Lightning, The Outback Bowl, Super Bowl, etc.

Tackle gameday traffic with the MVP Express! Go Bucs!