Friday, March 15, 2024

HART Youth Pass Returns April 1, 2024


Starting April 1, HART riders ages 18 and under 
are required to pay the Youth Fare to rideThe Youth Fare is 50% off the regular fare on all HART services. Youths age five and under remain free on HART with a parent.

The Youth Fare is exclusively available on Flamingo Fares, HART’s mobile app and smart card payment system.

Interested in getting registered now? Parents can register their children by visiting the HART Customer Service windows at: 

Marion Transit Center
1211 N. Marion Street | M-F 6AM - 6PM | Sat 8AM - 5PM

University Area Transit Center
13110 N. 27th Street | M-F 6AM - 5PM | Sat 8AM - 5PM

Saturday, March 2, 2024

HART and Commissioner Gwen Myers to Host Women's Health and Wellness Fair


HART in partnership with Hillsborough County Commissioner and HART Board Member Gwen Myers is hosting a Women's Health & Wellness Fair as part of the transit agency’s celebration of National Women's Month.

The Health & Wellness Fair is being held on Saturday, March 9 from 9 AM - 12 PM, at the Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson Street, Downtown Tampa.

The event will feature a variety of community women's health and wellness resources.

“HART is happy to partner with Commissioner Myers on this very important Health and Wellness Fair providing women with the tools to be champions for their own health,” said Carla Williams, HART Director of Community & Business Engagement. "Ensuring the well-being of women is not only about promoting equality but is a fundamental investment in the overall health and prosperity of our communities. 

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

HART Finance Department Receives High Honor for Financial Reporting!



The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to HART!


The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.


"We are honored by the recognition because it showcases HART's commitment to transparency," said Interim Chief Financial Officer Loretta Kirk. "This accolade serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster trust and be good financial stewards, and it fuels our determination to maintain the highest standards of transparency in all that we do."


The award recognizes HART's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.


An impartial panel reviewed the report concluding it meets the high standards of the program, which include demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.


The GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Set Sail to Gasparilla 2024 with the TECO Line Streetcar and HART!

Take the Streetcar to the pirate festivities!

Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Travel safely to the festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

HART will operate additional streetcar and bus services to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on Saturday, January 27th for Gasparilla! Please note: Routes are subject to change due to road closures.

HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade. An all-day HART bus pass is $4.00 and the TECO Line Streetcar is FREE!

Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier:
  • Streetcar service is FREE.
  • Continuous streetcar service from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
  • For parking in Ybor City, Station #2 (Centro Ybor) is your best bet to the event with Stations #3 and #4 CLOSED until 3 p.m. A FREE bus shuttle will be provided (details below).
  • Streetcar stations #5 through #9 will also be closed until 3 p.m.
  • Stations #1 and #11 will be closed all day.
  • For parking in Ybor City, HART will provide FREE bus shuttle service between Station #3 (Streetcar Society Station) and Station #4 (Cadrecha Station) and downtown Tampa (Station #10 - Dick Greco Plaza) continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • For parking at the Port Authority Parking Garage, HART will be providing FREE bus shuttle service to/from Station #10 (Dick Greco Plaza) continuously from 9:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Traveling from outside Ybor City and Downtown? An all-day bus pass is $4, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or onboard buses on Gasparilla Day with contactless debit, credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, cash (no change provided) or via the Flamingo Fares app. Passengers may also use their monthly bus pass. This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
Click here to view a map of HART bus and streetcar service for Gasparilla.

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART
  • From University Area: Routes 1*, 5, 6, 9, 12, 275LX, MetroRapid
  • From Temple Terrace: Route 6
  • From New Tampa/Wiregrass: Route 275LX
  • From Brandon: Routes 8*, 360LX*
  • From West Tampa/Citrus Park: Route 7*
  • From South Tampa: Routes 19*, 360LX*
  • From Tampa International: Routes 30*



Ride with Respect!
Ride with Respect

Make sure to party like a responsible pirate and Ride with RespectNo coolers or alcohol are allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.

Have a fun and safe Gasparilla!









Monday, January 8, 2024

Councilman Luis Viera Re-elected HART Chair by Board of Directors

Councilman Luis Viera

At its January 8 meeting, the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Board re-elected Councilman Luis Viera as Chair, Commissioner Michael Owen as Vice-Chair and Director Melanie Williams as Secretary of the HART Board of Directors for 2024.

Councilman Viera remains the HART Chair at a pivotal time for the organization. Chair Viera will serve a 1-year term.


Councilman Viera has been a Board member since February 2020 and has served on the Tampa City Council since 2016.


Councilman Viera is very active in the community. He is the former Chairman of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee and a former Chairman of the City of Tampa Civil Service Board. He is a founder and former President of Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation and previously served on the Board of Tampa Bay Best Buddies, an organization that assists and advocates for persons with special needs and developmental disabilities. He was also the Incoming President of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association and is a member of the George Edgecomb Bar Association. 

 

The HART Board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the Authority on matters ranging from system operations, service planning, fare structure, finance, and customer service. It is made up of 14 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County (seven seats), City of Tampa (four seats), State of Florida (two seats) and City of Temple Terrace (one seat). Officers of the HART Board (chair, vice-chair and secretary) are elected annually.


For more information about HART service, visit www.goHART.org.

Friday, December 29, 2023

TECO Line Streetcar Service Extended Until 1 a.m. for New Year's Eve!

Credit: Visit Tampa Bay

The Tampa skyline will light up Sunday night to celebrate the New Year with thousands watching from multiple locations along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Regardless of where you celebrate downtown, the TECO Line Streetcar System is your best bet to avoid expected traffic and parking issues! Park in Ybor City, and take in the Reliaquest Bowl Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the parade's end, you can take the Streetcar downtown (hop off at Dick Greco Plaza) and only park once!

The Streetcar is FREE and operates until 1 a.m. The NYE firework displays are scheduled to begin at Midnight.

Click here for a map of the Downtown network of services, including streetcar, and HART local service.

Should you plan on driving to the festivities...

American Automobile Association (AAA) offers a complimentary "Tow-to-Go" service for those who might have had too much holiday "cheer" this year. The service is available to everyone, meaning you don't have to be a AAA member. Call 1-855-286-9246 (you might want to save this number in your phone now) and a tow truck will come out and tow you and your car home safely - for FREE. 

Whether you enjoy your New Year's Eve with us or not, please be SAFE!

New Year's Eve Service:

HART is operating on a Sunday schedule for New Year's Eve. The TECO Line Streetcar will operate from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. The TECO Line Streetcar will operate every 12-15 minutes.

HART Customer Service will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached at (813) 254-4278.

New Year's Day Service:

HART is operating on a Sunday schedule for New Year's Day. The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. HART Customer Service Centers and HART offices will be closed.

HART Customer Service will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be reached at (813) 254-4278.

Safe travels in 2024!


 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

HART to Implement Service Changes on Sunday, December 10, 2023


HART is implementing service changes to several HART routes on Sunday, December 10, 2023, to improve efficiency and the customer experience.

Service with Routing Changes / Servicio con cambios de ruta: Routes 8 and 9

Minor Schedule Changes / Nuevos horarios: Routes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 31, 34, 36, 48, and HARTFlex Port Tampa


Service with Reduced Frequency / La frecuencia se está reduciendo: Routes 19, 33


  • Route 19 - Frequency reduced to hourly
  • Route 33 - Frequency reduced to hourly to improve connections at UATC.


Increased Late Night Service (extra evening trip): Route 33


HART customers can visit goHART.org to view the service changes or contact Customer Service at (813) 254-4278 for more information.