Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
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Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (also known as the Hillsborough Transit Authority http://www.gohart.org/departments/executive/packets/pdf_packets/archive/board_packet_09-08-2008A.pdf(HART)) provides public transportation for Hillsborough County
, Florida
. The agency provides fixed-route local and express bus service, door-to-door paratransit service (HARTplus), flex-route neighborhood connector service (HARTflex), and manages the TECO Line Streetcar System
.
indicates that a HART Discount Permit is required.
As of July 2011 HARTFlex Service is currently provided in the following areas:
In addition, HART operates two "In-Town Trolley" routes that provide convenient access to popular locations in downtown Tampa. The Purple Line (HART Route 96) operates Monday through Friday between 6 and 9 AM and between 3 and 6 PM and serves Harbor Island and the business district and the Marion Transit Center. The Green Line (HART Route 97) operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM to 2 AM and serves primarily the arts district along Ashley Drive. The Green Line is scheduled to be discontinued on November 13, 2011. Fare for the in-town trolley is 25 cents each trip.
Due to decreased funding, the hours and frequency for the TECOline Streetcar are slated to be reduced in November, 2011.
NOTE: Routes 7, 32, 36, 41, and 45, which normally stop at the West Tampa Transfer Center, are diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Avenue when there are major events at Raymond James Stadium
, due to the Transfer Center being inaccessible during such events, which include concerts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
and USF Bulls
home games.
In 2006, HART introduced late-night bus service on nine local bus routes in order to meet the diverse needs of its patrons. Some of these routes now run as late as 1 am as a result in the increase of service. Since 2007, the number of routes running weekday services beyond 8:00pm has increased to 16 routes.In 2011 Hart has had a lot of cuts in the routes ending times so routes 1-6 has been updated the rest are under going.
Saturday-Level Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving (though frequency on some routes is increased), Christmas Eve, and the day after Christmas (December 26).
Sunday-Level Service
The TECO Line Streetcar system operates on a normal schedule (Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM; Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM; Sunday 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM) every day of the year, except the route does not run on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
HART operates its bus system similar to a hub and spoke model. The main hub for HART is the Marion Transit Center in Downtown Tampa
, serving nearly 30 local and express routes (including PSTA's 100X and 300X). The center was constructed in 2001, replacing the obsolete Northern Terminal, which sat underneath the I-275 viaduct. The Marion Transit Center includes a customer service center, office space, bus driver lounge, restrooms, bus shelters, and an array of public art displays and flanks the northern end of the Marion Street Transitway, which was constructed in the 1980s as a "fare free" zone (though the designation was eliminated in 2008). This facility also serves as a future stop for HART's proposed BRT system. Serving Routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, 30, 31, 20X, 22X, 23X, 26X, 27X, 28X, 47LX, 50X, 51X, 59LX, 100X, 200X, 300X, and the In-Town Trolley Purple Line.
Other major bus terminals include:
On May 27, 2010, HART announced that they have been awarded the 2010 "Most Outstanding Mid-sized Public Transportation System Achievement" Award. The award touts HART's achievements in ridership growth, financial management, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and community relations. The American Public Transportation Association honors one public transportation system in North America in three size categories every year. Systems are judged on their performance over a 3-year period. http://gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/hart_named_best_transit_agency.html
, HART was forced in 2007 to cut its budget by $1.7 million. As a result of this, HARTflex service was canceled and numerous routes saw drawbacks in service. Limited Express Route 52 and Trolley Route 98 were eliminated due to low ridership.
During the 2009/2010 fiscal year, HART will have to cut another $3 million from its budget in order to compensate for additional property tax revenue losses. This move will be achieved by trimming service in Town-N-Country and North Tampa, as well as cutting underutilized trips on numerous routes http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may/18/na-u-turn-ahead/news-metro/. Further declines in property taxes could come during the 2010 legislative session.
To counteract plummeting property tax revenues, HART is proposing to switch to a sales tax-based system which many other transit agencies in Florida already use. However, this proposal requires voter approval and the chances of such a move passing during the nationwide recession is currently unknown. A preliminary vote on this and a proposed sales tax hike to fund a proposed rail system are slated for 2010.
In addition, several other routes may see adjustments in trips and travel times, as well as the elimination of inefficient trips. Route 16 will also have a segment removed in Town-N-Country.
Hours of Operation: Fares:
Monday - Friday 85¢ one way
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. $1.85 for a 1-Day pass
Saturday (Brandon Only)
7:40 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NO Sunday service
Call 813-449-4555 anytime between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Customers can request a trip from 3 hours to one week in advance of the desired trip time. Customers that book the same trip in the same zone at least three times a week can request subscription service.
No-Shows:
You will be considered a no-show if you reserve a trip but do not meet the vehicle within five minutes of arrival within the scheduled pick-up time, or if you cancel your trip less than four (4) hours before the scheduled pick-up time. Customers may be suspended from receiving service after three (3) no-shows in a 30-calendar day period. This policy will be implemented on June 1, 2010.
All valid HART fare media—1 day or 31 day passes will be accepted. HART offers bilingual reservation services during the service's operating hours.
HARTflex was originally part of the HARTplus Paratransit System, in which paratransit vans and some fixed bus routes would deviate to service certain neighborhoods to provide service to the elderly and the disabled. During the late 1990s, HART began planning expansion and modification of this service to service specific neighborhoods, and all people within these neighborhoods, by utilizing a fleet of mini-buses to transport patrons from their home or business to points within their neighborhood or to a connecting local or express route. Patrons call the HARTflex Reservation Line 3 hours (or up to one week) prior to their trip and place a reservation. Walk-up service is also available on a capacity basis. The areas of focus originally included Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Town-n-Country, Brandon, and Seffner, with SouthShore added in 2008. In October 2009, it was decided that Seffner, Brandon, and SouthShore would be the first areas to be served by HARTflex http://www.gohart.org/departments/planning/2010-2019_tdp_update.pdf. In November 2009, that list was narrowed down to just Brandon and SouthShore, with other areas to be added later on if the service is successful http://www.gohart.org/flex/. Additional potential areas include Riverview, Drew Park, and South Tampa. HARTflex fares 85 cents. System routes are listed as follows.
The HARTflex neighborhood connection service was supposed to begin around March/April 2007 but was delayed due to (bus driver) union issues. The launch was shelved in August 2007 due to budget cuts by the agency caused by Florida's property tax reform plan. However, due to low ridership in SouthShore, the first phase of the HARTflex system will go online in the summer of 2009, replacing Route 87. According to HART's 2008 Community Report (page 2), the second phase (501 through 507) will begin service sometime before 2010, though an exact date has not yet been specified. The rollout for the third phase (Riverview, Drew Park, & South Tampa) will be determined at a later date.
http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/brt/april_09_n-s_preliminary_eng/chapter_03.pdf.
via Hillsborough Ave and MLK Blvd. In August 2006, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to invest $40 million into the BRT project. Further funding has been obtained since then for the North-South route. However, the East-West route remains largely unfunded. http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/brt-2007.htm
The first phase of MetroRapid is expected to be operational in Early 2013. A fleet of Gillig BRT buses (an expansion of the current 12-bus fleet) will be purchased as the construction process begins.
Some information regarding proposed MetroRapid routes came from this link
are currently discussing plans to build a transfer center at Tampa International Airport (on the corner of O'Brien and Spruce streets), according to HART's 2008 Community Report. The proposed facility will facilitate connections to the East/West BRT route, Local Bus Route 30, and other HART and PSTA WestShore-bound routes (which are currently being proposed). There is currently no word as to if funding has been allocated. Construction is slated to begin sometime in summer 2010 http://www.gohart.org/departments/planning/2010-2019_tdp_update.pdf.
In 2008, the agency acquired 12 25-foot Champion/Freightliner T-300 buses (from Dallas Area Rapid Transit
) to be used on the fixed-route system while its existing fleet was repainted. These buses were retired in March and April 2010, with the arrival of the 29 40-foot 2010 model (10XX) Gillig Low Floor buses.
Beginning in August 2009, HART retired its fleet of Gillig Phantom buses, which the agency purchased in 1996 and 1997 to replace Flixible Metro buses purchased during the 1980s. These buses were replaced by 30 2009 model (29XX) year 40 feet (12.2 m) Gillig Low Floor buses that were purchased with the help of federal stimulus funds. Although seven of the 30 feet (9.1 m) Phantoms were already taken out of service in 2007, HART kept three (#s 602, 608, and 609) in service beyond that time. By mid September, 2009, all of the 30 feet (9.1 m) Gillig Phantom buses were retired, along with most of the 35 feet (10.7 m) models. The final nine buses that were phased out during the week of September 30, 2009 included #s 703, 708, 711, 713, 717, 720, 723, 725, and 726, with #725 being featured at HART's 30th Anniversary Ceremony on September 30.
HART transferred all but two of its 2000 model (20XX) 30 ft Gillig buses to its contingency fleet in April 2010 after the arrival of the 10XX Gillig fleet. These buses will be officially retired towards the end of 2010 due to the failure of the 2010 transit tax referendum. Bus #2005 and #2015 (which were repainted in HART's new livery) will remain active until 2011, due to extended downtime earlier on in 2008/2009. In 2009, bus #2006 was retired due to an accident that permanently put it out of service.
During the summer and fall of 2010, the 25XX and 26XX buses were all repainted in HART's blue and white livery.
signed into law in February 2009. Among the improvements that HART proposed to make: an expansion and upgrade to its operations facility in Ybor City, secure the purchase of 30 forty-foot Gillig Low Floor buses, streetcar extension, and the repainting of HART's existing fleet. (http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/press/new_buses_more_riders_3-3-09.html)
HART has also used several sub-types which were retired, such as Blue Bird coaches 551-555 and Orion II's 451-453.
The city of Tampa operated the municipal bus system starting in 1971 until the formation of the Hillsborough County Transit system in 1981. The city took over the bus operation from National City Lines. Just prior to the city takeover, National City Lines operated a rag-tag fleet of 1950s vintage coaches, plus 19 GM New Look TDH-4517 (A.C.) 35-foot buses purchased in 1960 (one bus from the original order of 20 burned down in the mid 1960s), and 10 GM Old Look TDH-3501 (A.C.) buses acquired new in 1967. The fleet also included 19 35-foot GM TDH4512 buses from 1958 and 1959 and 20 or more GM TDH-3612 30-foot buses acquired in the early 1950s. Most of the buses were transferred to the city operation. Then Mayor Dick Greco decided to repaint the fleet in various colors,including orange, pink, blue, yellow, and the original National City Lines pale green. The multi-color scheme was carried over to the Flxible new looks which were ordered in 1974 but the "jellybean" scheme was abandoned when the order for 17 GM RTS buses delivery in 1980. A wite color scheme with a rainbow stripe under the windows was adopted in 1980 and used until the HART take-over and the adoption of a red and orange stripe on a white bus background.
City of Tampa (Tampa Bus Lines) All-time Roster 1971-1981:
4500-4501 1949 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 2909,2912, originally Mobile City Lines 2909,2912
4502-4506 1950 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3242,3246,3248,3252,3254. Delivered new Dec. 1950 as part of a 14 bus order.
4507-4510 1951 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3367-3370, originally Terre Haute City Lines 3367-3370
4511-4514 1951 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3371-3373,3375. Delivered new on 3/51 as part of a 5 bus order.
4515-4529 1958 GMC TDH4512 ex Tampa transit Lines 3830-3844. Delivered all 15 new buses between Feb. and Jun. 1958. These were the first new buses delivered to Tampa Transit Lines in 8 years.
4530-4533 1959 GMC TDH4512 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3845-3848. All 4 buses deliverd new in Jun. 1959.
4534-4553 1960 GMC TDH4517 ex Tampa Transit Lines 4004-4012,4014-4024. Delivered new in 1960 to replace a fleet of Mack buses and were returned to City Transit Lines as the new Flxibles arrived.
4554-4561 1967 GMC TDH3501 ex Tampa Transit Lines 4138-4147 (except two, numbers unknown. Delivered as part of a 10 bus order in 1967. Previous order for new buses was in 1960 for 20 "new-look" 35 feet (10.7 m) buses.
(Tampa Bus Lines reused fleet numbers of retired buses for new purchases)
4562-4588 1971 Flxible 111DD-D051 (Buses had pastic seats without cushions)
4536-4548 (2nd) 1973 Flxible 45096-6-1
4501,4503,4508-4510,4514,4534-4535,4549-4554,4558-4561(2nd),4589-4590 1974 Flxible 45096-6-1
4591-4593 1974 GMC T6H4523A
4555-4557 (2nd) 1974? Nicrobus MB-711
4600-4616 1980 GMC T7H603
4501,4503,4508-4510,4514,4534-4554,4558-4593,4600-4616 to HART 1983, renumbered 121-129,131-139,141-149,151-159,161-164,221,223-229,231-232,234-239,241-243,245-249,251-254,256-259,251-265,267-269 in numerical order Also three New-Look second hand buses (numbered 097-099) for use in new Commuter Express routes were added to the fleet pending the arrival of the initial batch of 40 ft (12.2 m). Flxibles.
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, Florida
Florida
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. The agency provides fixed-route local and express bus service, door-to-door paratransit service (HARTplus), flex-route neighborhood connector service (HARTflex), and manages the TECO Line Streetcar System
TECO Line Streetcar System
The TECO Line Streetcar System is a streetcar line in Tampa, Florida, run by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation Authority and managed by Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc.. It connects Downtown and Channelside to the historic Ybor City district. There is also an "In-Town" trolley-replica bus...
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Fares
Effective as of November 2, 2008- One-Way Cash Fares
- HART Local: $1.75 - Discount*: $0.85
- Neighborhood Connector (Routes 87, 88, and 89): $0.50
- In-Town Trolley: $0.25
- Commuter Express: $2.75 - Discount*: $1.35
- HARTride Passes
- 1-Day Unlimited Ride Local: $3.75 - Discount*: $1.85
- 10-pack Local (replaces 20-Ride cards): $34.00 - Discount*: $17.00
- 1-Day Unlimited Commuter Express: $5.50 - Discount*: $2.75
- 10-pack Commuter Express (replaces 20-Ride cards): $50.00 - Discount*: $25.00
- Adult Student 31-Day Unlimited Ride Local: $45.00 (from participating educational institutions)
- 31-Day Unlimited Ride Local: $60.00 - Discount*: $30.00
- 31-Day Unlimited Commuter Express: $90.00 - Discount*: $45.00
- 3-Day Unlimited Ride Visitor Pass: $11.00 - Bulk Purchase (200 or more): $9.00
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- Intercounty PSTA/HART Monthly Passport: $85.00 - For use on all PSTA and HART Bus, Trolley, and Streetcar Routes.
- HARTflex Fares
- One-Way Cash Fare: $0.85
- One-Day Pass: $1.85
indicates that a HART Discount Permit is required.
Bus routes
HART operates over 30 different local bus routes and 13 express bus routes, serving as far north as the USF area and Carrollwood to as far south as the SouthShore region.Neighborhood Flex and Trolley Service
HART provides the HARTFlex Service consisting of commuter vans that have routes in designated areas. Walk-up service is provided at regular HART stops along the Flex service route, or patrons can reserve a pick-up or drop-off at a location not a HART stop by calling to reserve between two hours to three days in advance. Walk-up service may be limited by the number of reservations. Fare is 85 cents, with a full-day pass available for $1.85. There is no discount available for seniors or disabled as there are on other HART routes. Regular HART 1-Day and 31-Day passes are accepted. The service areas are typically 2.5 miles from a preset route, although at least one Flex area does not have a specific route.As of July 2011 HARTFlex Service is currently provided in the following areas:
- Brandon - Area bounded by Providence Road (West), Oakfield Drive (North), John Moore Road (East), and Bloomingdale Avenue (South), with connections to Routes 8, 31, 25LX, 27LX, and 37.
- South County - Follows a route from the La Estancia Apartments off West Lake Drive in Wimauma to the HCC Campus connecting with Route 31.
- Northdale - Follows Dale Mabry Highway from Fletcher Avenue north to St. Joseph's Hospital North Campus.
- Town 'N Country - Area surrounding the Northwest Transfer Center serving from Hillsborough Avenue north to Linebaugh Avenue along Sheldon Road.
- South Tampa - Serves WestShore Plaza and an area southeast of WestShore Plaza as far east as MacDill Avenue.
In addition, HART operates two "In-Town Trolley" routes that provide convenient access to popular locations in downtown Tampa. The Purple Line (HART Route 96) operates Monday through Friday between 6 and 9 AM and between 3 and 6 PM and serves Harbor Island and the business district and the Marion Transit Center. The Green Line (HART Route 97) operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM to 2 AM and serves primarily the arts district along Ashley Drive. The Green Line is scheduled to be discontinued on November 13, 2011. Fare for the in-town trolley is 25 cents each trip.
TECO Line Streetcar System
HART in partnership with Tampa Electric (TECO) operates the TECO Line Streetcar System, which is a classic streetcar rail system between Centro Ybor in Ybor City and the Fort Brooke Parking Garage at Franklin and Whiting Streets, with eleven stops along the way serving Ybor City, the Channel District, and the St. Pete Times Forum/Tampa Convention Center areas. The route runs 11 AM - 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM - 2 AM Friday and Saturday, and Noon - 8 PM on Sunday. Service is provided every 20 minutes, except between 1 and 2 AM when service is every half-hour. Fare is $2.50 each trip with multiple-trip fare cards and discounted fares available. Regular multiple-day passes as well as the HART/PSTA Passport are also accepted.Due to decreased funding, the hours and frequency for the TECOline Streetcar are slated to be reduced in November, 2011.
Commuter Express
In 2004, HART revised its express bus route system. The changes included new routes to Brandon and Pasco County, changes to existing routes (such as Route 28X), and the addition of 12 new Gillig BRT buses to the existing HART bus fleet. Almost all of the Commuter Express routes connect to Downtown Tampa.List of Routes
Below is a complete listing of HART's bus routes. Effective July 10, 2011.| No. | Name | Starting Point | Terminus | Operates | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Avenue | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | Frequent weekday service (every 20 minutes until 6 pm). Fletcher Ave segment was realigned with Nebraska Ave, Skipper Rd, and 22nd St, effective November 8, 2009, to allow Route 2 to operate along Fletcher Ave, preparing it for future MetroRapid service. |
| 2 | Nebraska Avenue | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | Frequent weekday service (every 15 minutes until 6 pm). Route was realigned along Fletcher Ave, effective November 8, 2009, to prepare for MetroRapid service in 2012. |
| 4 | Palma Ceia/MacDill | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force base located approximately south-southwest of downtown Tampa, Florida... |
Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 5 | 40th Street | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily | Bi-Directional | |
| 6 | 56th Street Local Service | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | Frequent weekday peak service (every 20 minutes) began on July 26, 2009. |
| 6LTD | 56th Street Limited Stop Service | Marion St @ Whiting St - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Weekday Rush Hour | Peak Direction | Two northbound trips for Route 6 begin at the south end of the Marion Street Transitway (Marion St. & Washington St.) at 4:30 and 5:15 PM, proceed north to the Marion Transit Center, then follow the same route as Route 6, but only make stops at 56th St @ Busch Blvd. and Temple Terrace City Hall before its terminus at the UATC. There are two southbound trips that leave the UATC at 6:10 and 6:40 AM which follow the reverse of the northbound route, stopping at the MTC and terminating at Marion & Whiting Streets. |
| 7 | West Tampa/Citrus Park | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Super Wal-Mart - Citrus Park (Henderson Ave/Gunn Hwy) | Daily | Bi-Directional | Route operates in two weekday segments: The "short" route terminates at West Tampa Transfer Center, with an outbound loop via HCC Dale Mabry Campus towards downtown Tampa. The "long" route covers the segment north of HCC Dale Mabry Campus to the WalMart SuperCenter on Henderson Rd & Gunn Hwy. Weekend service uses the "long" route only. West Tampa Transfer Center stop is diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Ave. when events are occurring at Raymond James Stadium (see note after table). |
| 8 | West Brandon/Progress Village | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... - Brandon |
Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | |
| 9 | 15th Street | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily | Bi-Directional | |
| 10 | Cypress Street | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Social Security Administration Social Security Administration The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the United States federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits... Building (Laurel St/Frontage Rd) |
Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 12 | 22nd Street | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | Frequent weekday service (every 20 minutes during rush hours) |
| 14 | Armenia Avenue | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Yukon Transfer Center - Sulphur Springs | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 15 | Columbus Drive | WestShore Plaza WestShore Plaza WestShore Plaza is an enclosed shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida, developed by Albert L. Manley of Boston, MA. WestShore Plaza was opened in 1967 and was touted as Tampa's first shopping center that was fully air-conditioned... - WestShore Business District |
NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily | Bi-Directional | |
| 16 | Waters Avenue | Northwest Transfer Center - Town-N-Country | Yukon Transfer Center - Sulphur Springs | Monday through Saturday Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 18 | 30th Street | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Monday through Saturday Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 19 | Port Tampa | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Idaho Street & O'Brien Street - Port Tampa | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | |
| 20X | Lutz Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | First Baptist Church Park-N-Ride - Lutz | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 22X | Dover/Brandon Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Dover Park-N-Ride - Dover | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 24X | FishHawk/Riverview/MacDill AFB Express | FishHawk Sports Complex Park-N-Ride - Brandon | MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force base located approximately south-southwest of downtown Tampa, Florida... |
Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 25LX | South Brandon/MacDill AFB Express | Bell Shoals Road/Bloomingdale Ave. - Brandon | MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force base located approximately south-southwest of downtown Tampa, Florida... |
Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | Reclassified as "LX" service on July 11, 2010 |
| 27LX | South Brandon/Downtown Express | FishHawk Sports Complex Park-N-Ride - Brandon | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | Reclassified as "LX" service on July 11, 2010 |
| 28X | East County Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Mt. Zion Assembly of God Park-N-Ride - Plant City | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | Stops at the Wal-Mart on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and the Burnett Park Park-n-Ride, both in Mango. |
| 30 | Town-N-Country/Tampa International Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority... |
Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Northwest Transfer Center - Town-N-Country | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | Frequent weekday service (every 15 minutes until 6 pm). About half of this route's trips (typically every other departure from downtown) terminate at Tampa International Airport and do not continue on to the Northwest Transfer Center. The destination on the bus marquee states "Northwest Transfer Center" or "Tampa International Airport" depending on where that particular bus' trip terminates. |
| 31 | South Hillsborough County | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... - Brandon (Midday) |
HCC SouthShore Campus - Ruskin | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | Service between Westfield Brandon and the Marion Transit Center was discontinued as of July 10, 2011 in favor of the already existing Route 8. |
| 32 | MLK Boulevard | West Tampa Transfer Center - West Tampa | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | West Tampa Transfer Center stop is diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Ave. when events are occurring at Raymond James Stadium (see note after table). |
| 33 | Fletcher Avenue | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Mission Bell Shopping Center - Carrollwood | Monday through Saturday Only | Bi-Directional | Merged with Route 83, effective November 8, 2009. |
| 34 | Hillsborough Avenue | Northwest Transfer Center - Town-N-Country | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily/Late-Night | Bi-Directional | |
| 36 | Dale Mabry/Himes Avenue | MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base MacDill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force base located approximately south-southwest of downtown Tampa, Florida... |
North Lakeview | Daily | Bi-Directional | Route currently travels from MacDill AFB to North Lakeview Dr/Dale Mabry Hwy. Effective July 11, 2010. This will remain in effect until further notice. West Tampa Transfer Center stop is diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Ave. when events are occurring at Raymond James Stadium (see note after table). |
| 37 | Brandon/NetPark | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... - Brandon |
NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily | Bi-Directional | |
| 39 | Busch Boulevard | Northwest Transfer Center - Town-N-Country | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily | Bi-Directional | |
| 41 | Sligh Avenue | West Tampa Transfer Center - West Tampa | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Daily | Bi-Directional | West Tampa Transfer Center stop is diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Ave. when events are occurring at Raymond James Stadium (see note after table). |
| 45 | WestShore/Rome Avenue/University | WestShore Plaza WestShore Plaza WestShore Plaza is an enclosed shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida, developed by Albert L. Manley of Boston, MA. WestShore Plaza was opened in 1967 and was touted as Tampa's first shopping center that was fully air-conditioned... - WestShore Business District |
University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Daily | Bi-Directional | West Tampa Transfer Center stop is diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Ave. when events are occurring at Raymond James Stadium (see note after table). |
| 46 | Brandon/Davis Islands | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... - Brandon |
Tampa General Hospital - Davis Islands | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 47LX | Downtown/SouthShore Limited Express | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... |
South 301 Park-n-Ride (S.R. 674 @ Wal-Mart) - Ruskin | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | Trips between Downtown Tampa & the WalMart Supercenter in Gibsonton were eliminated due to low ridership effective July 26, 2009. |
| 50X | Citrus Park Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Carrollwood Baptist Church Park-N-Ride - Carrollwood | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 51X | New Tampa Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Victorious Life Church Park-N-Ride - Wesley Chapel | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 53LX | South County/Brandon via US 301 Limited Express | Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon Westfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in... |
Kings Point - Wiamauma | Weekdays Only (Limited Trips) | Bi-Directional | |
| 57 | NetPark/Temple Terrace/University | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | |
| 61LX | Town-N-Country Limited Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Northwest Transfer Center - Town-N-Country | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 95 | WestShore Lunchtime Shuttle | International Plaza - WestShore Business District | One Urban Centre - WestShore Business District | Weekdays Only (Midday) | Bi-Directional | Funded by WestShore area business partners |
| 96 | In-Town Trolley Purple Line |
Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Dick Greco Plaza - Downtown Tampa | Weekdays Only | Peak Direction | |
| 97 | In-Town Trolley Green Line |
Tampa Performing Arts Center - Downtown Tampa | Dick Greco Plaza - Downtown Tampa | Friday/Saturday Nights | Bi-Directional | Funded by the City of Tampa |
| 100X | St. Petersburg/South Pinellas Express (PSTA) | Gateway Mall St. Petersburg |
Marion Transit Center, Tampa | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | Operated by PSTA |
| 200X | Clearwater Express | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Eddie C. Moore Complex Park-N-Ride - Clearwater | Weekday Rush Hours | Peak Direction | |
| 300X | Central Pinellas Express (PSTA) | Ulmerton Park-N-Ride St. Petersburg |
Marion Transit Center, Tampa | Weekdays Only | Bi-Directional | Operated by PSTA |
NOTE: Routes 7, 32, 36, 41, and 45, which normally stop at the West Tampa Transfer Center, are diverted to St. Isabel St. and MacDill Avenue when there are major events at Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
, due to the Transfer Center being inaccessible during such events, which include concerts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
and USF Bulls
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
home games.
Late-night service
- Route 1 - Florida Ave (runs until 12:37am on weekdays, 11:07pm on Saturdays, and 9:07pm on Sundays)
- Route 2 - Nebraska Ave (runs until 12:33am on weekdays, 11:40pm on Saturdays, and 10:10pm on Sundays)
- Route 5 - 40th St (runs through 10:19pm on weekdays. Saturday service ends at 7:30pm and Sunday service ends at 6:30pm)
- Route 6 - 56th St (runs until 12:35am on weekdays and 9:35pm on weekends)
- Route 8 - Progress Village/Brandon (runs until 10:00pm on weekdays, and 9:50pm on weekends)
- Route 12 - 22nd St (runs until 1am on weekdays and 10:30pm on weekends)
- Route 18 - 30th St (final northbound weekday trip leaves Marion Transit Center at 8:30pm. The final weekday southbound trip leaves Livingston Ave at 9:40pm. Weekend services end at 8:00pm)
- Route 19 - Port Tampa (runs until 1:20am on weekends and 10:30pm on weekends)
- Route 30 - Town n' Country/Airport Runs until 1:15am on weekdays and 11:15pm on weekends).
- Route 32 - MLK Blvd (runs until 1am on weekdays and 11pm on weekends)
- Route 33 - Fletcher Ave (runs until 11pm on weekdays, 10pm on Saturdays, and 8pm on Sundays)
- Route 34 - Hillsborough Ave (runs until 1am on weekdays, 10:30pm on Saturdays, and 9:50pm on Sundays)
- Route 36 - Dale Mabry/Himes Ave (runs until 10:30pm on weekdays and 9:00pm on weekends)
- Route 39 - Busch Blvd (runs through 10:30pm on weekdays and Saturdays and through 9pm on Sundays)
- Route 45 - UATC/WestShore (runs through 10pm on weekdays and 8pm on weekends)
- Route 57 - UATC/Temple Terrace/NetPark (runs until 10:30pm on weekdays)
Holiday service
On most holidays, HART service operates on either a Saturday or Sunday schedule, depending on the holiday. Holiday schedules are published in the Route Schedule Book and on signs posted on vehicles.Saturday-Level Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving (though frequency on some routes is increased), Christmas Eve, and the day after Christmas (December 26).
Sunday-Level Service
- New Year's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
The TECO Line Streetcar system operates on a normal schedule (Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM; Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM; Sunday 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM) every day of the year, except the route does not run on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
Bus Terminals/Transit Centers
Downtown Tampa
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, serving nearly 30 local and express routes (including PSTA's 100X and 300X). The center was constructed in 2001, replacing the obsolete Northern Terminal, which sat underneath the I-275 viaduct. The Marion Transit Center includes a customer service center, office space, bus driver lounge, restrooms, bus shelters, and an array of public art displays and flanks the northern end of the Marion Street Transitway, which was constructed in the 1980s as a "fare free" zone (though the designation was eliminated in 2008). This facility also serves as a future stop for HART's proposed BRT system. Serving Routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, 30, 31, 20X, 22X, 23X, 26X, 27X, 28X, 47LX, 50X, 51X, 59LX, 100X, 200X, 300X, and the In-Town Trolley Purple Line.
Other major bus terminals include:
- University Area Transit Center: Constructed in the late 1990s and located in the USF area (within the quadrant of 131st Ave, Livingston Ave, N 27th St, and 132nd Ave), the UATC is the transfer point for 12 local bus routes. This facility includes bus shelters, restrooms, and a customer service center. This facility also serves as a future stop for HART's proposed BRT system. Prior to the UATC's construction, HART spent several years juggling around several different locations as a transfer point in the University area, including University MallUniversity Mall (Tampa, Florida)University Mall, previously University Square Mall, is located near the University of South Florida, just north of the city limits of Tampa on Fowler Avenue...
. However, the University Mall plan failed to materialize due to financial problems and community opposition. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/51808994.html?dids=51808994:51808994&FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+14%2C+1994&author=MIKE+MAHAN&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&edition=&startpage=1&desc=New+bus+transfer+station+still+draws+neighbors%27+ire http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/51850528.html?dids=51850528:51850528&FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+19%2C+1994&author=LISA+FREDERICK&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&edition=&startpage=5.B&desc=Transfer+station+at+mall+delayed+Series%3A+TAMPA+BAY+%26+STATE http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/51855611.html?dids=51855611:51855611&FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+12%2C+1994&author=JACKIE+RIPLEY&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&edition=&startpage=1.B&desc=HARTline+bumped+off+plan+at+mall.. Serving Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 33, 45, and 57.
- NetPark Transfer Center: Located in east Tampa (off 56th Street and Hillsborough Ave), this facility is a transfer point for 9 local routes and includes restrooms, phones, and vending machines and will serve as a stop for HART's proposed BRT system. Serving Routes 6, 15, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41, and 57.
- West Tampa Transfer Center: Located right across the street from Raymond James StadiumRaymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
, this facility is the transfer point for 5 local routes and a future station for HART's proposed BRT system. Amenities include restrooms, vending machines, and phones. Serving Routes 7, 32, 36, 41, and 45.
- Northwest Transfer Center: Located on the corner of Sheldon Road and Waters Ave, the Northwest Transfer Center replaced the makeshift bus depot at Hanley/Waters Plaza. Construction began in the spring of 2007 and was dedicated/opened to patrons July 29, 2008 http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/nwtc_opening_2008.htm. The new facility is equipped with vending machines, restrooms for both patrons and employees, an adjacent park-n-ride lot for Route 59LX and local bus routes, and eight bus loading bays. Serving Routes 16, 30, 34, 39, 59LX, and 88.
Secondary Bus Terminals
- WestShore PlazaWestShore PlazaWestShore Plaza is an enclosed shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida, developed by Albert L. Manley of Boston, MA. WestShore Plaza was opened in 1967 and was touted as Tampa's first shopping center that was fully air-conditioned...
- WestShore Business DistrictWestshore, TampaWestshore is the principal business district of Tampa, Florida, with more than of commercial office space, 4,000 businesses with nearly 100,000 employees, 32 hotels, two major shopping malls and more than 200 restaurants and bars. Westshore Boulevard is the district's main thoroughfare...
: Routes 15, 30, 45, and 89 - Britton PlazaBritton Plaza Shopping Center (Tampa, FL)Britton Plaza Shopping Center is a open-air shopping plaza in the Fair Oaks - Manhattan Manor neighborhood of Tampa, Florida...
- South TampaSouth TampaSouth Tampa comprises the city of Tampa communities of Beach Park, Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful Bayshore Gardens, Bayside West, Belmar Shore, Davis Islands, Port Tampa, Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor, Golfview, Hyde Park, New Suburb Beautiful, Virginia Park, Palma Ceia, Rattlesnake Gandy-Sun Bay...
/InterbayInterbay, Tampa, FloridaInterbay is a neighborhood located in the South Tampa district of Tampa, Florida. The estimated population stands at 638.-Geography:Interbay is located at latitude 27.881 and longitude -82.504. The elevation is 13 feet above sea level...
: Routes 4, 19, 36, 89, and 100X - SouthShore Regional Service Center - SouthShore/Ruskin: Routes 47LX and 87
- University MallUniversity Mall (Tampa, Florida)University Mall, previously University Square Mall, is located near the University of South Florida, just north of the city limits of Tampa on Fowler Avenue...
- University Area: Routes 12, 33, and 45 - Westfield BrandonWestfield BrandonWestfield Brandon, formerly known as Brandon Town Center and Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon, is a shopping mall located eight miles east of Tampa, Florida, in the suburban community of Brandon. The mall is owned by Australian-based Westfield Group, and is one of five Westfield shopping centers in...
- Brandon: Routes 8, 31, 35LX, 37, and 46 - Yukon Transfer Center - Sulphur SpringsSulphur Springs, Tampa, FloridaSulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 6,308. - Description :...
: Routes 1, 9, 14, 16, and 39
The Marion Street Transitway
Constructed in the 1980s, the Marion Street Transitway provides a line of bus shelters along the street to allow patrons to easily board and deboard buses within Downtown Tampa. The transitway runs from the Marion Transit Center to Whiting Street and was originally a "fare-free" zone until 2008. All of the shelters along the transitway were equipped with departure time signage at one time, allowing patrons to view when the next bus would arrive. Such technology in the past have malfunctioned and were removed as a result. The remaining "shells" of this signage will eventually be removed as well, being replaced with new technology.Awards
In 2009, the Florida Public Transit Association awarded HART with the "Outstanding System" award. The award was granted to HART based on numerous system improvements and growing ridership over the past three years. The FPTA also awarded HART in several other categories including marketing, safety, and Mechanic of the Year. http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/press/fpta_awards_2009.htmlOn May 27, 2010, HART announced that they have been awarded the 2010 "Most Outstanding Mid-sized Public Transportation System Achievement" Award. The award touts HART's achievements in ridership growth, financial management, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and community relations. The American Public Transportation Association honors one public transportation system in North America in three size categories every year. Systems are judged on their performance over a 3-year period. http://gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/hart_named_best_transit_agency.html
Florida property tax reform
Like many local agencies throughout FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, HART was forced in 2007 to cut its budget by $1.7 million. As a result of this, HARTflex service was canceled and numerous routes saw drawbacks in service. Limited Express Route 52 and Trolley Route 98 were eliminated due to low ridership.
During the 2009/2010 fiscal year, HART will have to cut another $3 million from its budget in order to compensate for additional property tax revenue losses. This move will be achieved by trimming service in Town-N-Country and North Tampa, as well as cutting underutilized trips on numerous routes http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may/18/na-u-turn-ahead/news-metro/. Further declines in property taxes could come during the 2010 legislative session.
To counteract plummeting property tax revenues, HART is proposing to switch to a sales tax-based system which many other transit agencies in Florida already use. However, this proposal requires voter approval and the chances of such a move passing during the nationwide recession is currently unknown. A preliminary vote on this and a proposed sales tax hike to fund a proposed rail system are slated for 2010.
Future plans
Despite drawbacks caused by state and county mandated budget cuts, HART is striving to improve transit service in the future. According to HART's 2008 Community Report, the following improvements and expansions are on the horizon.Service changes (2010/2011 FY)
Proposed for FY 2010/2011 are a series of changes that are aimed at improving service within the HART system while cutting costs. Among the changes, Routes 30 & 36 would be split into two segments (creating new routes 29 & 38), allowing these routes to operate more efficiently. Route 23X, 35LX, 59LX, 88, & 89 are all slated for elimination. Route 59LX would be replaced by Route 60X which would run from the Northwest Transfer Center to Downtown Tampa. Route 23X would be replaced by limited stop service on Route 6 during peak weekday hours. Routes 88 and 89 are slated to be replaced with HARTflex services, along with the introduction of HARTflex in Northdale to serve North Lakeview & St, Joeseph's Hospital North. HARTflex in SouthShore may be expanded.In addition, several other routes may see adjustments in trips and travel times, as well as the elimination of inefficient trips. Route 16 will also have a segment removed in Town-N-Country.
HARTflex
HARTflex service was instituted on April 12, 2010, with service in Brandon and South Hillsborough County (Wimauma/ Sun City Center). South County Flex operates as a route where the van flexes up to ½ mi on request, and will provide targeted service to major destinations such as La Estancia Apartments, Kings Point, and the Southshore Regional Service Center. Walk-up service is available by waiting at any HART bus stop along the route. Brandon Mall Flex is based at Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall, and will serve the area bounded by Oakfield Drive to the north, John Moore Road to the east, Bloomingdale Avenue to the south, and Providence Road to the west. Walk-up service is available at the Westfield Brandon Shopping Mall every hour (40 past the hour on Saturdays) on the hour from hours of operation listed below. Stop is located at the south side of the mall. HART will evaluate both service areas for ridership and customer satisfaction, as well as their ability to serve new areas. Four 2010 – 22 ft (6.7 m) Chevrolet Express Champion Cutaway vans were purchased for the HARTflex service expansion. These vans can be rebranded as HARTplus Paratransit vehicles if the need arises by application of extra HARTplus decals.Hours of Operation: Fares:
Monday - Friday 85¢ one way
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. $1.85 for a 1-Day pass
Saturday (Brandon Only)
7:40 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NO Sunday service
Call 813-449-4555 anytime between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Customers can request a trip from 3 hours to one week in advance of the desired trip time. Customers that book the same trip in the same zone at least three times a week can request subscription service.
No-Shows:
You will be considered a no-show if you reserve a trip but do not meet the vehicle within five minutes of arrival within the scheduled pick-up time, or if you cancel your trip less than four (4) hours before the scheduled pick-up time. Customers may be suspended from receiving service after three (3) no-shows in a 30-calendar day period. This policy will be implemented on June 1, 2010.
All valid HART fare media—1 day or 31 day passes will be accepted. HART offers bilingual reservation services during the service's operating hours.
HARTflex was originally part of the HARTplus Paratransit System, in which paratransit vans and some fixed bus routes would deviate to service certain neighborhoods to provide service to the elderly and the disabled. During the late 1990s, HART began planning expansion and modification of this service to service specific neighborhoods, and all people within these neighborhoods, by utilizing a fleet of mini-buses to transport patrons from their home or business to points within their neighborhood or to a connecting local or express route. Patrons call the HARTflex Reservation Line 3 hours (or up to one week) prior to their trip and place a reservation. Walk-up service is also available on a capacity basis. The areas of focus originally included Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Town-n-Country, Brandon, and Seffner, with SouthShore added in 2008. In October 2009, it was decided that Seffner, Brandon, and SouthShore would be the first areas to be served by HARTflex http://www.gohart.org/departments/planning/2010-2019_tdp_update.pdf. In November 2009, that list was narrowed down to just Brandon and SouthShore, with other areas to be added later on if the service is successful http://www.gohart.org/flex/. Additional potential areas include Riverview, Drew Park, and South Tampa. HARTflex fares 85 cents. System routes are listed as follows.
| Route Number | Service Area | Notes | Projected Start of Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | Town N' Country | Will replace Neighborhood Connector Route 88 | Proposed for July, 2011 |
| 502 | Carrollwood Carrollwood, Florida Carrollwood is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. Although a separate community, it is a part of the census-designated place of Greater Carrollwood. The ZIP code for the community is 33618... |
2010–2012 | |
| 503 | Temple Terrace Temple Terrace, Florida Temple Terrace is an incorporated city in northeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, adjacent to Tampa. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,541. It is the third and smallest incorporated municipality in Hillsborough County... |
2010–2012 | |
| 504 | Seffner Seffner, Florida Seffner is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,467 at the 2000 census, although its ZIP codes , which boundaries extend beyond the ones given by the census and include the places of Mango and a portion of Thonotosassa, have... |
2010–2012 | |
| 505 | Northwest Brandon Brandon, Florida Brandon is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 103,483.-Founding:... (serving Westfield Brandon) |
Weekday service from 6am to 8pm Saturday service from 7:40am to 5:30pm |
April 12, 2010 |
| 506 | Northeast Brandon | 2010–2012 | |
| 507 | South Brandon | 2010–2012 | |
| 508 | SouthShore | Replaces Neighborhood Connector Route 87 Weekday service from 6am to 8pm |
April 12, 2010 |
| Drew Park | 2012–2016 | ||
| Riverview | 2012–2016 | ||
| South Tampa | Will replace Neighborhood Connector Route 89 | Proposed for July, 2011 | |
| Northdale | Effective July 11, 2011 |
The HARTflex neighborhood connection service was supposed to begin around March/April 2007 but was delayed due to (bus driver) union issues. The launch was shelved in August 2007 due to budget cuts by the agency caused by Florida's property tax reform plan. However, due to low ridership in SouthShore, the first phase of the HARTflex system will go online in the summer of 2009, replacing Route 87. According to HART's 2008 Community Report (page 2), the second phase (501 through 507) will begin service sometime before 2010, though an exact date has not yet been specified. The rollout for the third phase (Riverview, Drew Park, & South Tampa) will be determined at a later date.
http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/brt/april_09_n-s_preliminary_eng/chapter_03.pdf.
MetroRapid
In 2004, HART began preliminary planning for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system called MetroRapid. The first route (the Green Line) is slated to connect Downtown Tampa to the USF area via Nebraska Ave, HART's busiest bus corridor http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/community_report_2008.pdf, with a second route connecting East Tampa to Tampa International AirportTampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
via Hillsborough Ave and MLK Blvd. In August 2006, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to invest $40 million into the BRT project. Further funding has been obtained since then for the North-South route. However, the East-West route remains largely unfunded. http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/brt-2007.htm
The first phase of MetroRapid is expected to be operational in Early 2013. A fleet of Gillig BRT buses (an expansion of the current 12-bus fleet) will be purchased as the construction process begins.
| Route Name | Starting Point | Major Transfer Points | Terminus | Operation and Frequency | Direction | Projected Start of Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Line | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | University Area Transit Center - USF Area | Hidden River Park - New Tampa | Unknown | Peak Direction - North/South | 2013 |
| Name to be determined | Tampa International Airport | NetPark Transfer Center - East Tampa | Temple Terrace | Unknown | Peak Direction - East/West | Unknown |
| Name to be determined | Brandon | via Selmon Expressway | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Unknown | Peak Direction - East/West | Unknown |
| Name to be determined | New Tampa | via Bruce B Downs Blvd | Marion Transit Center - Downtown Tampa | Unknown | Peak Direction - North/South | Unknown |
| Name to be determined | Lutz | via Dale Mabry Highway | MacDill AFB | Unknown | Peak Direction - North/South | Unknown |
Some information regarding proposed MetroRapid routes came from this link
Tampa International Airport Transfer Center
HART and the Hillsborough County Aviation AuthorityTampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
are currently discussing plans to build a transfer center at Tampa International Airport (on the corner of O'Brien and Spruce streets), according to HART's 2008 Community Report. The proposed facility will facilitate connections to the East/West BRT route, Local Bus Route 30, and other HART and PSTA WestShore-bound routes (which are currently being proposed). There is currently no word as to if funding has been allocated. Construction is slated to begin sometime in summer 2010 http://www.gohart.org/departments/planning/2010-2019_tdp_update.pdf.
Streetcar Extension
On October 9, 2009, construction began on the TECO Line Streetcar system extension towards Whiting St via Franklin St, which allows the streetcar to serve the downtown Tampa core. A soft opening was held on December 19, 2010, with a grand opening celebration on January 31, 2011.Intelligent Transportation Systems
According to HART's 2008 Community Report, efforts are currently underway to construct an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Elements of this project include installing surveillance cameras and audio monitoring equipment, GPS systems, automated annunciator systems, real-time information display signs and other elements to all HART buses and several transfer centers. Such systems will allow patrons in the future to see in real-time, upcoming departures, major intersections, landmarks, and connecting routes. Many of these elements, including GPS, security, and automated annunciator systems were installed during the course of 2008 through 2010.Bus fleet reorganization/improvements
Another improvement to HART's existing bus fleet is the repainting of buses to better match the livery that is already carried by Commuter Express buses. However, instead of the purple and white livery of the express buses, local buses are being repainted in a blue and white scheme (matching the colors of HART's logo). Bus #2015 was the first bus to be painted in the new colors, returning to service in August 2008, upon the receipt of federal stimulus funds in 2009, HART accelerated the repainting process, allowing more buses to sport the new livery.In 2008, the agency acquired 12 25-foot Champion/Freightliner T-300 buses (from Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority is a transit agency based in Dallas, Texas . It operates buses, light rail, commuter rail, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Dallas and 12 of its suburbs...
) to be used on the fixed-route system while its existing fleet was repainted. These buses were retired in March and April 2010, with the arrival of the 29 40-foot 2010 model (10XX) Gillig Low Floor buses.
Beginning in August 2009, HART retired its fleet of Gillig Phantom buses, which the agency purchased in 1996 and 1997 to replace Flixible Metro buses purchased during the 1980s. These buses were replaced by 30 2009 model (29XX) year 40 feet (12.2 m) Gillig Low Floor buses that were purchased with the help of federal stimulus funds. Although seven of the 30 feet (9.1 m) Phantoms were already taken out of service in 2007, HART kept three (#s 602, 608, and 609) in service beyond that time. By mid September, 2009, all of the 30 feet (9.1 m) Gillig Phantom buses were retired, along with most of the 35 feet (10.7 m) models. The final nine buses that were phased out during the week of September 30, 2009 included #s 703, 708, 711, 713, 717, 720, 723, 725, and 726, with #725 being featured at HART's 30th Anniversary Ceremony on September 30.
HART transferred all but two of its 2000 model (20XX) 30 ft Gillig buses to its contingency fleet in April 2010 after the arrival of the 10XX Gillig fleet. These buses will be officially retired towards the end of 2010 due to the failure of the 2010 transit tax referendum. Bus #2005 and #2015 (which were repainted in HART's new livery) will remain active until 2011, due to extended downtime earlier on in 2008/2009. In 2009, bus #2006 was retired due to an accident that permanently put it out of service.
During the summer and fall of 2010, the 25XX and 26XX buses were all repainted in HART's blue and white livery.
Light rail system
For the past several years, HART (along with local governments) have been proposing a light rail system. The first leg of this system would connect Downtown Tampa to the WestShore Business District and Tampa International Airport. Another leg is proposed to connect downtown to the University area. Other segments are being proposed as well. Eventually, the proposed network will tie into a multi-county regional rail system. Though funding has been the mainline issue with the project thus far, HART is hoping to re-enter the Federal Transit Administration's New Starts Program to help push the project forward http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/press/press_release_12-2-08.htm.American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
HART is slated to receive just over $15 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 that President Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
signed into law in February 2009. Among the improvements that HART proposed to make: an expansion and upgrade to its operations facility in Ybor City, secure the purchase of 30 forty-foot Gillig Low Floor buses, streetcar extension, and the repainting of HART's existing fleet. (http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/press/new_buses_more_riders_3-3-09.html)
Active fleet
- As of November 2010, all HART buses (except Trolley fleet) are in the new blue and white livery.
| Year | Builder/Model | Example | Numbers | Length (ft) |
Active | Notes |
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| 1999 | Gillig Low Floor Gillig Low Floor The Gillig Low Floor is a transit bus manufactured by the Gillig Corporation in Hayward, CA. The Low Floor was introduced in 1996. They are available in 29', 35' and 40' lengths. A diesel-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2004. Frameless side windows are an option. The Gillig Low Floor is... 35FT |
901-917 | 35 | 17 | Some of these buses have undergone interior refurbishment and will remain in operation through 2011. Unrefurbished buses will be retired. | |
| 2000 | Gillig Low Floor 29FT |
2005, 2015 (Active Service) 2001-2004,2007–2014,2016,2017 (Contingency Fleet, to be retired) |
29 | 2 | #2015 was rebranded and placed back into service in August 2008 (due to a period extended downtime) and will remain in active service until 2011. #2005 was rebranded and placed back into service as of April, 2010. All remaining 20XX buses were retired in 2010. #2006 was retired in early 2009 due to an accident. | |
| 2001 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
2101–2123 | 40 | 23 | ||
| 2002 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
2201–2210 | 40 | 10 | ||
| 2002 | Gillig Low Floor 29FT |
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2215–2229 | 29 | 15 | |
| 2003 | Gillig Low Floor Gillig Low Floor The Gillig Low Floor is a transit bus manufactured by the Gillig Corporation in Hayward, CA. The Low Floor was introduced in 1996. They are available in 29', 35' and 40' lengths. A diesel-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2004. Frameless side windows are an option. The Gillig Low Floor is... 29FT |
2301–2310 | 29 | 10 | ||
| 2003 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
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2315–2327 | 40 | 13 | |
| 2004 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
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2401–2419 | 40 | 19 | |
| 2004 | Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 40FT |
2425–2427 | 40 | 3 http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/green_initiatives.htm | ||
| 2005 | Gillig Low Floor BRT Gillig Low Floor The Gillig Low Floor is a transit bus manufactured by the Gillig Corporation in Hayward, CA. The Low Floor was introduced in 1996. They are available in 29', 35' and 40' lengths. A diesel-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2004. Frameless side windows are an option. The Gillig Low Floor is... 40FT |
2501–2512 | 40 | 12 | ||
| 2006 | Gillig Low Floor 40Ft |
2601–2612 | 40 | 12 | ||
| 2007 | Gillig Low Floor Replica Trolley Tourist trolley A tourist trolley, also called a road trolley, is a rubber-tired bus , which is made to resemble an old-style streetcar or tram.... 30FT |
2701–2705 | 30 | 5 | ||
| 2009 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
2901–2930 | 40 | 30 | ||
| 2010 | Gillig Low Floor 40FT |
1001–1029 | 40 | 29 | ||
Future fleet (planned purchases)
| Year | Builder/Model | Example | Numbers | Length (ft) |
Active | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Gillig Low Floor BRT 40FT |
40 | 14 BRT-style buses will be purchased for the MetroRapid system. It is currently unclear if these buses will be of the hybrid-drive version. |
Retired fleet
| Year | Builder/Model | Example | Numbers (if available) | Length (ft) |
Time in service | Number of buses in fleet | Notes |
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| 1971–1974 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... New Look Flxible New Look bus The Flxible New Look bus is a transit bus introduced in 1960 by The Flxible Company, and produced from 1960 until 1978, when the New Look was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus. Over its 17-year production run 13,121 Flxible New Look buses were manufactured.-Design:The Flxible New Look bus... |
121-154,221-245 | 35 | 1981–1993 | 48 | These buses were among HART's initial fleet, given by the city of Tampa, when the agency was formed in 1981. Numbers 130,140,150,160,222,230,233,240,244 not used. | |
| 1974 | GMC New Look |
246-248;097-099 | 35 | 1981–1993 | 6 | These buses were among HART's initial fleet, given by the city of Tampa, when the agency was formed in 1981. Some of these buses were used for a Tampa-St Pete shuttle experiment by the state of Florida, the others were acquired second-hand by HART from the Florida Department of Transportation in the early 1980s.. | |
| 1978 | GMC RTS 35FT Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... |
249-269 | 35 | 1981–1993 | 17 | These buses were among HART's initial fleet, given by the city of Tampa, when the agency was formed in 1981. Numbers 250,255,260,266 not used. | |
| 1982 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Metro (870) 40FT Flxible Metro The Flxible Metro is a transit bus that was manufactured by the Flxible Corporation from 1978 until 1996. From 1978 until 1983, when Flxible was owned by Grumman, the model was known as the Grumman 870, with a Grumman nameplate.-History:... |
111,112,215-219,271-309 | 40 | 1982–1994 | 40 | HART purchased these buses in 1981 to expand its initial fleet. Numbers 277,280,288,290,299,300 not used. | |
| 1983–1985 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Metro 35FT Flxible Metro The Flxible Metro is a transit bus that was manufactured by the Flxible Corporation from 1978 until 1996. From 1978 until 1983, when Flxible was owned by Grumman, the model was known as the Grumman 870, with a Grumman nameplate.-History:... |
113-115,171-199,351-379 | 35 | 1983-1995/96/97 | 57 | HART purchased these buses in 1981 to expand its initial fleet. These buses were replaced by Gillig Phantom buses, beginning in 1996. Numbers 180,190,360,370 not used. | |
| 1983–1985 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Metro 40FT Flxible Metro The Flxible Metro is a transit bus that was manufactured by the Flxible Corporation from 1978 until 1996. From 1978 until 1983, when Flxible was owned by Grumman, the model was known as the Grumman 870, with a Grumman nameplate.-History:... |
311-319,321-326,341-346 | 40 | 1983-1995/96/97 | 21 | HART purchased these buses in 1981 to expand its initial fleet. These buses were replaced by Gillig Phantom buses, beginning in 1996. | |
| 1986/1987 | GMC RTS 40FT Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... |
221-235,401-420 | 40 | 1986–1999 | 35 | HART purchased these buses between 1986 and 1987 to further expand its fleet. They were later replaced by Gillig Low Floor models. 200's model T80606, 400's model T80604. | |
| 1988/1989 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Metro 40FT Flxible Metro The Flxible Metro is a transit bus that was manufactured by the Flxible Corporation from 1978 until 1996. From 1978 until 1983, when Flxible was owned by Grumman, the model was known as the Grumman 870, with a Grumman nameplate.-History:... |
121-140 | 40 | 1988–2001 | 20 | Twenty of these buses were ordered in the late 1988-89 time frame and were later replaced by Gillig Low Floor models. | |
| 1998 | Optima Optima Bus Corporation Optima Bus, LLC, formerly Chance Coach Inc., is a brand of small transit buses manufactured by North American Bus Industries. It was established in 1976 in Wichita, Kansas.... American Heritage Streetcar |
801-802 | 28 | 1999–2007 | 2 | HART used trolley type buses around downtown Tampa on more than one occasion. The most recent retired trolley fleet was acquired in 1999 from Optima Bus Corporation. These buses were retired after HART purchased a small fleet of replica trolleys Tourist trolley A tourist trolley, also called a road trolley, is a rubber-tired bus , which is made to resemble an old-style streetcar or tram.... from Gillig Corporation. |
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| 1996/1997 | Gillig Gillig Gillig Corporation, formerly Gillig Bros., is a manufacturer of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses located in Hayward, California. Prior to 1993, Gillig had also been a manufacturer of school buses.-History:... Phantom Gillig Phantom The Gillig Phantom was a transit bus produced by the Gillig Corporation in Hayward, California. The Phantom was first introduced in late 1980 and, with the exception of a small number of buses built in a three-year-long joint venture with Neoplan from 1977 to 1979, was Gillig's first transit bus... |
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601-610, 701-727 | 30/35 | 1996/97-2009 | 37 | The Gillig Phantom bus fleet replaced the early 1980s models of Flxible Metro buses, as well as other older models. HART purchased 10 30-foot models in 1996, followed by 27 35-foot models in 1997. In 2007, the authority began phasing out all but three of the 30 feet (9.1 m) models. The remaining models continued to run on lower frequency routes. HART retired the remaining 30 and 35 feet (10.7 m) models in August 2009 in favor of 40 feet (12.2 m) Gillig Low Floor models (29XX buses), with the final nine (703, 708, 711, 713, 717, 720, 723, 725, and 726) being retired in late September. |
| 2001 | Champion T300 27FT |
52XX - 55XX | 27 | 2008–2010 | 12 | HART acquired 12 of these buses from Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas Area Rapid Transit The Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority is a transit agency based in Dallas, Texas . It operates buses, light rail, commuter rail, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Dallas and 12 of its suburbs... in Dallas Dallas, Texas Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... , in 2008 as part of their contingency fleet during fleet rebranding. These buses have since been retired in favor of 40 feet (12.2 m) Gillig Low Floor models (10XX buses). |
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HART has also used several sub-types which were retired, such as Blue Bird coaches 551-555 and Orion II's 451-453.
The city of Tampa operated the municipal bus system starting in 1971 until the formation of the Hillsborough County Transit system in 1981. The city took over the bus operation from National City Lines. Just prior to the city takeover, National City Lines operated a rag-tag fleet of 1950s vintage coaches, plus 19 GM New Look TDH-4517 (A.C.) 35-foot buses purchased in 1960 (one bus from the original order of 20 burned down in the mid 1960s), and 10 GM Old Look TDH-3501 (A.C.) buses acquired new in 1967. The fleet also included 19 35-foot GM TDH4512 buses from 1958 and 1959 and 20 or more GM TDH-3612 30-foot buses acquired in the early 1950s. Most of the buses were transferred to the city operation. Then Mayor Dick Greco decided to repaint the fleet in various colors,including orange, pink, blue, yellow, and the original National City Lines pale green. The multi-color scheme was carried over to the Flxible new looks which were ordered in 1974 but the "jellybean" scheme was abandoned when the order for 17 GM RTS buses delivery in 1980. A wite color scheme with a rainbow stripe under the windows was adopted in 1980 and used until the HART take-over and the adoption of a red and orange stripe on a white bus background.
City of Tampa (Tampa Bus Lines) All-time Roster 1971-1981:
4500-4501 1949 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 2909,2912, originally Mobile City Lines 2909,2912
4502-4506 1950 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3242,3246,3248,3252,3254. Delivered new Dec. 1950 as part of a 14 bus order.
4507-4510 1951 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3367-3370, originally Terre Haute City Lines 3367-3370
4511-4514 1951 GMC TDH3612 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3371-3373,3375. Delivered new on 3/51 as part of a 5 bus order.
4515-4529 1958 GMC TDH4512 ex Tampa transit Lines 3830-3844. Delivered all 15 new buses between Feb. and Jun. 1958. These were the first new buses delivered to Tampa Transit Lines in 8 years.
4530-4533 1959 GMC TDH4512 ex Tampa Transit Lines 3845-3848. All 4 buses deliverd new in Jun. 1959.
4534-4553 1960 GMC TDH4517 ex Tampa Transit Lines 4004-4012,4014-4024. Delivered new in 1960 to replace a fleet of Mack buses and were returned to City Transit Lines as the new Flxibles arrived.
4554-4561 1967 GMC TDH3501 ex Tampa Transit Lines 4138-4147 (except two, numbers unknown. Delivered as part of a 10 bus order in 1967. Previous order for new buses was in 1960 for 20 "new-look" 35 feet (10.7 m) buses.
(Tampa Bus Lines reused fleet numbers of retired buses for new purchases)
4562-4588 1971 Flxible 111DD-D051 (Buses had pastic seats without cushions)
4536-4548 (2nd) 1973 Flxible 45096-6-1
4501,4503,4508-4510,4514,4534-4535,4549-4554,4558-4561(2nd),4589-4590 1974 Flxible 45096-6-1
4591-4593 1974 GMC T6H4523A
4555-4557 (2nd) 1974? Nicrobus MB-711
4600-4616 1980 GMC T7H603
4501,4503,4508-4510,4514,4534-4554,4558-4593,4600-4616 to HART 1983, renumbered 121-129,131-139,141-149,151-159,161-164,221,223-229,231-232,234-239,241-243,245-249,251-254,256-259,251-265,267-269 in numerical order Also three New-Look second hand buses (numbered 097-099) for use in new Commuter Express routes were added to the fleet pending the arrival of the initial batch of 40 ft (12.2 m). Flxibles.
External links
- GoHART Redesigned website introduced on December 31, 2008.
- TECO Line Streetcar System
- Why Transit? from goHART.org
- Tampa Bay Transit