The wheels might be coming off the economy, but Pasco County buses will keep rolling through the recession with federal stimulus money. ...more

March 26, 2009

The wheels might be coming off the economy, but Pasco County buses will keep on rolling through the recession with federal stimulus money. With an aging fleet of 28 buses, Pasco County Public Transportation can replace up to 11 buses with federal aid, according to Michael H. Carroll, the county's transportation manager. ...more

March 21, 2009

Tampa Bay area transportation officials expect that more than 10,000 people will rent cars the week of Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

January 22, 2009

Bay area transportation officials expect more than 10,000 people will rent cars the week of Super Bowl XLIII. The Monday and Tuesday after Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 saw about 10,800 cars returned to Bay area rental agencies, meaning at least that many drivers – virtually all from outside the area – will be tooling around Tampa ahead of or just after the Feb. 1 game. Given that scenario and the fact several roads around Raymond James Stadium and in downtown Tampa will be blocked off, locals might be better off staying home. ...more

January 21, 2009

Even the people who run it will admit the Pasco County Public Transportation bus system for years had more good intentions than riders. When the PCPT system first began rolling, Pasco officials felt the buses were something the county should have, even if there were only a relative handful of people willing to climb aboard. It now has riders but could have more if it were easier to use. ...more

June 7, 2008

PORT RICHEY -- They used to have a joke at the Pasco County Public Transportation offices. "Maybe we should paint faces on the windows so people will think the buses are full," Adelaida "Adie" Reyes, the county's community services director, said, referring to PCPT's fixed-route bus system. The Pasco transportation manager, Mike Carroll, smiled at the recollection. He and Reyes can now look back at that former piece of in-house gallows humor and smile. These days, PCPT buses now logs more than 1 million riders a year. ...more

June 7, 2008

During an interview with Pasco County Public Transportation Community Services Director Adelaida "Adie" Reyes and Transportation Manager Mike Carroll about the growing use of PCPT buses, Suncoast News report Klint Lowry asked what sort of marketing tools they use to promote thei service. "I'd say our best promoters are the people who are using our service," Reyes said. "If we are reliable, they will come back." So Lowry decided to take a ride. ...more

June 7, 2008

The road to resolve a longstanding dispute over ways to slow traffic on Riverhills Drive has been filled with starts and stops. ...more

February 13, 2008

TEMPLE CREST - The road to resolve a longstanding dispute over ways to slow traffic on Riverhills Drive has been filled with starts and stops. Thursday, the path went through the Tampa City Council, and the outcome was more talks for city officials and Temple Crest residents who have complained about speeding on the scenic drive. ...more

February 8, 2008

After listening to residents' complaints about speeding on East Riverhills Drive, Tampa transportation officials are studying ways to slow and reduce traffic on the scenic artery. ...more

February 6, 2008