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Hillsborough Transit Authority Public transportation for Hillsborough County - work, school, health and more, HART Takes You There! Wherever you need to go, HART Takes You There.

HART serves the people of Hillsborough County with affordable public transportation for today’s on-the-go lifestyles. Our services are designed with today’s commuter in mind, from convenient bus, van, and streetcar access, to park-and-ride options and more.

Gasparilla is upon us! 🏴‍☠️Service to the festivities:🚋 Continuous streetcar service from Station  #4 (Ybor)🚍 Continuous...
01/25/2025

Gasparilla is upon us! 🏴‍☠️

Service to the festivities:
🚋 Continuous streetcar service from Station #4 (Ybor)
🚍 Continuous bus shuttles from Stations #3 and #4 (Ybor)
🚍 Fare-free Route 1 every 15 mins. from Sprouts near Armature Works (Tampa Heights)

Need a ride after the Parade? The FREE HART bus shuttle to Ybor and free Route 1 (to Tampa Heights/Seminole Heights/University area) pick up at Brorein and Florida Ave.

*Routes 1,7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 19, 30, 400 and 360LX will be on detour during the festivities.

GASPARILLA SERVICE: https://gohart.blogspot.com/2022/01/set-sail-to-gasparilla-2022-with-teco.html

Heading to Gasparilla tomorrow? Avoid rough seas by hopping on HART! In addition to continuous bus and streetcar shuttle...
01/24/2025

Heading to Gasparilla tomorrow? Avoid rough seas by hopping on HART! In addition to continuous bus and streetcar shuttles between Ybor City and downtown, we are also rolling out fare-free Route 1 service this year, which takes you close to the Invasion!

Route 1 will detour to a shuttle stop at Brorein & Florida Ave. Service will operate every 15 minutes from the Sprouts Farmers Market near Armature Works, for those wishing to park-and-ride!

Party like a responsible pirate and ride safely with us! 🚍🏴‍☠️

P.S. NO COOLERS!

MORE: https://gohart.blogspot.com/2022/01/set-sail-to-gasparilla-2022-with-teco.html

Sail to Gasparilla on HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!🚋 Continuous streetcar service from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 a.m. (Station...
01/23/2025

Sail to Gasparilla on HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

🚋 Continuous streetcar service from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 a.m. (Station #4 will be the only Ybor station open until 3 p.m.
🚍 Free shuttles from Ybor to downtown.
🚍 New this year - Route 1 (now FARE-FREE) dropping off/picking up near all the pirate fun!

Avoid the sea of traffic by sailing with us! ⚓

MORE: https://gohart.blogspot.com/2022/01/set-sail-to-gasparilla-2022-with-teco.html

Congrats to our friends at Hillsborough County's  , who were recently recognized as Florida’s Urban Community Transporta...
01/23/2025

Congrats to our friends at Hillsborough County's , who were recently recognized as Florida’s Urban Community Transportation Coordinator of the Year by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD)!

HART not an option? Sunshine Line may still be able to assist with your transportation needs!

Sunshine Line provides free transportation to folks in need of a ride to things like medical appointments or work.

Have you heard? Route 1 is now FARE-FREE through January 4, 2026! 🚍🎉This initiative, funded by Tampa City Council, is pa...
01/22/2025

Have you heard? Route 1 is now FARE-FREE through January 4, 2026! 🚍🎉

This initiative, funded by Tampa City Council, is part of our commitment to making transit more accessible and supporting our community.

Why Route 1 though? We break it down with a neat infographic. 👇

HART honored Dr. King's legacy on   by joining the MLK Parade with our   bus and starting the day with reflection at the...
01/22/2025

HART honored Dr. King's legacy on by joining the MLK Parade with our bus and starting the day with reflection at the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs TOBA Breakfast.

His message inspires us to keep striving for a brighter, more inclusive future.

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01/20/2025

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/18/2025

A BIG thank you to Commissioner Gwen Myers and HART Chair Councilman Luis Viera for joining us yesterday to celebrate the opening of our latest new bus shelters!

On the way to HART customers:

🚏 50 new ADA-accessible bus stops to serve everyone
🚏 60 new shelters
🚏 Real-time arrival info and Braille/push-button announcements
🚏 Improved safety and security features

Exciting day at HART! Commissioner Gwen Myers and HART Chair Luis Viera joined HART CEO Scott Drainville to cut the ribb...
01/17/2025

Exciting day at HART! Commissioner Gwen Myers and HART Chair Luis Viera joined HART CEO Scott Drainville to cut the ribbon on our latest modern bus shelters, marking another milestone in our Bus Transit Infrastructure Program. 🎉

Thanks to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, HART received a $5 million Community Priority Grant, enhancing accessibility, safety, and technology for our customers. Here's what we're delivering:

🚏 60 new shelters and accessibility upgrades to 50-60 stops
🚏 Real-time arrival info and Braille/push-button announcements
🚏 Improved safety and security features

Together, we’re improving the rider experience and meeting the needs of our community! 💙

Want to help HART make transit more accessible? We're looking for two representatives to join our   Accessibility Commit...
01/15/2025

Want to help HART make transit more accessible? We're looking for two representatives to join our Accessibility Committee! Apply by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Submit your application here: www.gohart.org/adacommittee

HART CEO Scott Drainville visited legislators in Tallahassee yesterday to advocate for HART’s top priority - the Heavy M...
01/15/2025

HART CEO Scott Drainville visited legislators in Tallahassee yesterday to advocate for HART’s top priority - the Heavy Maintenance Facility. While the recently announced USDOT RAISE grant is a significant milestone, additional funding is essential to make this critical project a reality.

A special thanks to Senator Ed Hooper, Representative Susan Valdés, and Senator Nick DiCeglie for your time and support!

GRADUATION DAY 🎓: HART recently celebrated the graduation of our final Operator Class of 2024 - 6 bus operators, 4 van o...
01/15/2025

GRADUATION DAY 🎓: HART recently celebrated the graduation of our final Operator Class of 2024 - 6 bus operators, 4 van operators, and 2 streetcar operators - from our multi-week training program! 👏

Please give them a BIG welcome when you see them onboard!

HART has been awarded the largest grant in our history - a $23.4 million RAISE Grant from the U.S. Department of Transpo...
01/14/2025

HART has been awarded the largest grant in our history - a $23.4 million RAISE Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation!

The funding will support Phase 1 of the Maintenance Site Remediation and Facility Modernization Project—a significant step towards modernizing our facilities and making our operations more efficient.

Key project highlights:
🌧️ Stormwater remediation for enhanced sustainability
🚍 State-of-the-art transit vehicle service lanes
🔐 Security enhancements to protect our assets and team

A huge thank you to USDOT for recognizing the importance of the project and investing in the future of public transportation in Hillsborough County.

MORE: https://gohart.blogspot.com/2025/01/hart-awarded-234-million-usdot-raise.html

We know change is hard and a new year = a lot of change for HART customers. We just want to take a moment to give a BIG ...
01/11/2025

We know change is hard and a new year = a lot of change for HART customers.

We just want to take a moment to give a BIG shout out to our Retail Sales team who have been working tirelessly to get hundreds of HART Customers transitioned to ! 🦩

The team at the Marion Transit Center or University Area Transit Center are here to assist you if you have any questions.

Have you tried the newly fare-free Route 1 yet? 🚍😎
01/09/2025

Have you tried the newly fare-free Route 1 yet? 🚍😎

The City of Tampa says it is putting more than $1.6 million towards free bus rides. HART says one reason they chose this route is because it's the busiest in...

Interested in flocking to  ? 🦩 Here is a great guide to getting started! The guide highlights ways to pay, where to load...
01/08/2025

Interested in flocking to ? 🦩 Here is a great guide to getting started! The guide highlights ways to pay, where to load money on your Flamingo account, etc.

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¿Te interesa sumarte a ? 🦩 ¡Aquí tienes una excelente guía para comenzar! La guía destaca las formas de pago y dónde cargar dinero en tu cuenta Flamingo.

Live look from the bus stop. 🥶
01/07/2025

Live look from the bus stop. 🥶

Route 1 going fare-free isn't the only big thing happening today! As of Sunday, January 5, 2025, the way you pay your HA...
01/07/2025

Route 1 going fare-free isn't the only big thing happening today!

As of Sunday, January 5, 2025, the way you pay your HART fare has changed:

🦩 Flamingo Fares smart card or mobile app
💳 Contactless debit, credit, or prepaid cards (like Cash App Card)
📱 Digital Wallets Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
💵 Cash – exact change for a one-way ride onboard

*Does not include HARTPlus
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A partir del domingo 5 de enero de 2025, HART solo acepta las siguientes formas de pago:

🦩 Tarjeta inteligente o aplicación móvil de Flamingo Fares
💳 Tarjetas de débito, crédito o prepagadas sin contacto (como Cash App Card)
📱 Cartera electrónia Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
💵 Dinero en Efectivo: Cambio exacto para un viaje de ida

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