Route of the Week: Route 41

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 41 gets the featured Route of the Week treatment this week!

Route 41 operates between West Tampa Transfer Center and Netp@rk Transfer Center

The majority of Route 41 operates along Sligh Ave., between West Tampa Transfer Center and Netp@rk Transfer Center. The route operates Monday-Friday from 5:05 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.

Operating mostly east-west, Route 41 connects to 15 different routes without the need to visit a HART Transfer Center. 

Route 41 serves a number of big local employers on the western end of the route, including:

• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Florida Department of Health
• Raymond James Stadium 

Ask your employer if they participate in our Corporate Transit Program! Federal law entitles all U.S. employers to a completely tax-deductible business expense of up to $255 per employee per month toward the cost of using public transportation. For most employees this will mean a $95 monthly Express Pass or a $65 monthly Local Pass. Funds can also be allocated to vanpooling. Call 813-384-6434 to inquire about participating.

Hop off Route 41 at Sligh Ave. & N. Blvd. for Lowry Park Zoo

Animals lovers will love that Route 41 serves Lowry Park Zoo, one of the Southeast's most popular zoos! Lowry Park Zoo offers special camps during the summer for grades K-8 and teen workshops for ages 13-17. Hop off at Sligh Ave. and N. Blvd. to begin your animal adventure!

What better way to treat yourself after a day at the zoo, then a trip to Bo's Ice Cream? The ice cream shop has been family-owned for over 60 years, and is just a short walk from Route 41.

Those looking to grab a bite to eat, or indulge in a beverage, can do so safely with Route 41! A mix of hotspots from Seminole Heights' famous restaurant row are accessible from the route. Options include anything from traditional "Florida Cracker" cuisine at Fodder and Shine, to more modern American "Farm to Table" dishes from Rooster & The Till!

Over 126,000 trips were taken on Route 41 in FY2015.

From East Tampa, to West Tampa, HART Takes You There.

Tampa Tips for FMEA Conference Attendees!

HART and the TECO Line Streetcar would like to welcome all those in town for the Florida Music Educator's Association (FMEA) Conference!

We understand the difficulties in attempting to navigate the local public transportation scene without an idea on what to see and do and how to get there. So, we created this guide that breaks down some of Tampa's best attractions and how to get there with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

Use HART to get to the following Tampa attractions and avoid the parking hassles:

• Busch Gardens - Routes 5, 18, 39
• Lowry Park Zoo - Routes 41, 45
• Florida Aquarium - Route 8, the TECO Line Streetcar
• Channelside Bay Plaza (Dining, retail, Splitsville and Channelside Cinemas) - Route 8, the TECO Line Streetcar
• Ybor City Historic District (Centro Ybor) - Routes 8, 12, the TECO Line Streetcar
• International Plaza (Shopping) - 15, 30, 59LX
• Lowry Park Zoo - Routes 41, 45
• Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) - Route 6
• St. Pete Times Forum - Route 8, In-Town Trolley, TECO Line Streetcar
• David A. Straz Jr. Center - In-Town Trolley, TECO Line Streetcar
• Tampa Convention Center - Route 4, In-Town Trolley, TECO Line Streetcar
• Tampa Museum of Art - Routes 7, 10, In-Town Trolly
• Tampa Theatre - In-Town Trolley
• Glazer's Children Museum - Routes 7, 10, In-Town Trolley
• University of South Florida - Routes 5, 6, 18, 57
• Westshore Plaza (Shopping) - Routes 5, 30, 45, 89
• Raymond James Stadium - Routes 7, 32, 36, 45

Only $1.75 for a one-way ride!

Flying out? Route 30 runs between downtown and Tampa International Airport every 30 minutes on weekdays and weekends. Service begins at 4:40 a.m. through midnight during the week and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekends.

A 3-day Visitor Unlimited HARTride card is your best bet at only $11.00 and valid on all HART local buses, In-Town Trolley and the TECO Line Streetcar System.

Things to know about the In-Town Trolley and TECO Line Streetcar System:

• In-Town Trolley: The In-Town Trolley is a rubber-wheeled vehicle, that makes stops at popular locations in downtown Tampa weekdays, 6 - 9 a.m. and 3 - 6 p.m.  The line operate on a 15-minute frequency and costs only 25¢!

• TECO Line Streetcar Line: The streetcar line runs on rails that connects Ybor City, Channelside and Downtown Tampa. It operates 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Thursday, and 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Streetcar Operators do not provide change.

It's easy to plan your own trip! Visit www.goHART.org to use the Google Trip Planner feature or call 813-254-HART (4278).

Click here for a map of downtown Tampa's network of public transportation service, including streetcar stops, In-Town Trolley service and HART bus routes.

Welcome to Tampa and have a great time!