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!

Route of the Week: Route 7

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 7 gets the Route of the Week treatment this week!

Route 7 operates between Citrus Park and Marion Transit Center

Route 7 operates between the Citrus Park Super Walmart and Marion Transit Center. Service is Monday - Sunday, with weekday service from 4:40 a.m. - 9:40 p.m. and weekends from 6:30 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.

Route 7 is fairly unique in that the route doesn't begin and end at a Transit or Transfer Center. The route actually ceases at Henderson Blvd. and Cedar Creek Blvd., located right near the Citrus Park Super Walmart.

Whether for work, school, or play, the Route 7 is your best bet!

Employment destinations include: One Buccaneer Place (Administrative home of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers), St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa Housing Authority, and the University of Tampa.

Looking for leisure in your off time? Route 7 is there for you after work, or on your day off!

Tampa's "Great Lawn" Curtis Hixon is served by Route 7!

• AMC Theatres Veterans 24 features IMAX and first-run films in a multi-theater complex setting
• LaFleur's Gymnastics - Tampa provides gymnastics training and swim lessons for all ages
• One Buccaneer Place - Headquarters of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This 145,000 sq.ft. facility features three, full-length practice fields, weight room etc. In August 2016, the Buccaneers will hold 11 Training Camp practices that will be open to the public.
• Curtis Hixon Park - Tampa's "Great Lawn" is home to some of Tampa's biggest and best events. Even without an event, the park is a great place to play Frisbee or have a picnic.

Need a lift to class? Route 7 serves a mix of high school and college campuses:

UT is served by Route 7 at Cass St. & N. Blvd.

• Leto High School - (Manhattan Ave. & Sligh Ave.)
• Blake High School - (Main St. & N. Blvd.)
• Tampa Preparatory High School - (N. Blvd. & Cypress St.)
• University of Tampa - (Cass St. & N. Blvd.)
• Keiser University - (Anderson Rd. & Waters Ave.)
• Argosy University - (Main St. & Howard Ave.)
• The Art Institute of Tampa - (MLK Blvd. & Himes Ave.)

Students attending the University of Tampa, Keiser University, Argosy University, and the Art Institute of Tampa receive a 25% discount on 31-day passes. Discounted price ($48.75) is only available when purchased directly from the institution.

From first-run flicks, to Curtis Hixon picnics, 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.

Bulls, Bucs and Bellamy: Things to Do in Tampa this Weekend!

Whether you want brutes or bubbly, gut-busting laughter or great American History, there are a lot of deals to be had this weekend at Tampa attractions!

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Florida Panthers - Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Bolts are back! It may be preseason, but don't tell the Bolts, as they look to get their first "W" of the young season. The game tonight doesn't just provide you with an opportunity to check out the new Bolts, but also their fresh new digs and home. Forty-million dollars of renovations went into the St. Pete Times Forum this offseason.

The TECO Line Streetcar drops off in back of the St. Pete Times Forum at the HSBC Station. Lightning fans, have no fear this season, the TECO Line Streetcar runs until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will serve the end of Lightning games during the week.

More of a pigskin fan? The Bucs and Bulls are both at home this weekend, looking for your support. Reminder: West Tampa Transfer Center, located near Ray Jay is CLOSED during Bulls' and Bucs' games.

University of South Florida Bulls vs. UTEP

The Miners come to Tampa to take on the #18 ranked Bulls for the first time ever at Raymond James. The Bulls look to go 4-0 heading into Big East conference play against Pittsburgh next week. Kickoff for the game is Saturday at 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Bucs hope to end their losing streak to the Falcons, when they face off at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff for the game is at 4 p.m.

Bill Bellamy at the Tampa Improv

Looking for some laughs this weekend? Bill Bellamy is blowing it up this Friday and Saturday at the Tampa Improv in Centro Ybor. The TECO Line Streetcar serves the Improv via Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union station near Centro Ybor.

$5 Day at MOSI!

In celebration of National Museum Day, MOSI is offering admission to their exhibits (including their new Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause) and an IMAX movie for just $5!

Looking for something... errumm cheaper, than have no fear!

Free Museum Day in Tampa

A number of local museums are FREE on Saturday. The list includes:

• Tampa Museum of Art
  


• Tampa History Museum - TECO Line Streetcar


• The Ybor City Museum State Park - TECO Line Streetcar, Route 8


• Henry B. Plant Museum - HART local routes 14, 30


• The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts


• University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery - HART local routes 14, 30

To get free access to these museums you must visit http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday and print off your free ticket. See website for details.

The 10th Annual Tampa Theatre Winefest

A weekend of wine sampling and it's all for a good cause! The Tampa Theatre is hosting its 10th Annual Tampa Theatre Winefest benefiting the Theatre's "artistic endeavors, educational programs and ongoing restoration". The Winefest begins tonight with a "Wine Pairing" event, pairing premium wines with dinner selections.

Check out the Tampa Theatre Winefest website for more details.

FREE Streetcar Ride with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 Ticket Stub

Interested in seeing Dolphin Tale, the true story of local (for now) animal celebrity, Winter the Dolphin? The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered up with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 on a ride free promotion. Give your ticket stub to the Streetcar Motormen and receive a free ride on the TECO Line Streetcar! It's a perfect excuse to go for follow your movie with a double feature of dessert and drinks in Channelside or Downtown.

Details for the Muvico promotion can be found on http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/.

West Tampa Transfer Center closed during Ray Jay events!

The Bulls and Bucs are both in town this weekend, so it's a great time to remind everyone that the West Tampa Transfer Center (WTTC) is closed during ANY major event at Ray Jay. WTTC becomes inaccessible during events due to traffic limitations and road closures (Tampa Police Department's call).

All routes serving the West Tampa Transfer Center will be re-routed to St. Isabel Street and MacDill Avenue. The following routes are included in this detour.

Route 7 – West Tampa/Citrus Park
Route 32 – MLK Boulevard
Route 36 – Dale Mabry/Himes Ave.
Route 41 - Sligh Ave.
Route 45 – UATC/Rome/Westshore Plaza

A list of 2011-2012 scheduled Raymond James events can be found here.

Keep in mind that event information is subject to change.

Need to get around during the detour? Just call the HARTinfo Line at (813) 254-4278, and we'll help you find alternatives during this detour.