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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

HART becomes only Fla. transit agency to earn environmental ISO cert.

Benefits include higher conformance with legislative and regulatory requirements, improved efficiency, minimized risk of regulatory and environmental fines, reductions in waste and consumption of resources, and better internal controls.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

HART recognizes 'Best Operators' for safety milestones

Twenty-six employees received awards for driving a million miles or more without a preventable accident.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

Fla.'s HART partners with UDT to equip entire fleet with Wi-Fi

The agreement with UDT is to provide wireless connection for HART patrons for two hours at a time per bus ride.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

INIT wins region-wide electronic fare management system contract

The contract between INIT and Fla.'s Regional Working Group, which consists of eight county transit agencies, will involve the deployment of an integrated fare system using account-based smart cards and mobile ticketing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2015

HART, Yellow Cab partner to offer same-day paratransit service

Traditionally, rides on a HARTPlus van must be booked one to three days in advance, but the new system enables patrons to call a cab for same-day service at the same price.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2015

Fla. HART's chairman thinks commuter rail may not be best option

The idea of converting two CSX routes into commuter rail has created a lot of excitement recently, with numerous local officials ready to jump on board. Under the CSX proposal, the Florida Department of Transportation would own, maintain and dispatch the lines for commuter use.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2015

Fla.'s HART partners with Megabus.com to pilot service option

The agency is already providing enhanced routes and options through a unique 5-year partnership agreement with Megabus.com which began last year, to offer express travel to and from Miami and Orlando for as little as $1.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2015

Fla.'s HART CEO Nominated for White House Champion of Change

Innovators will be considered for their work in improving the mobility of people, the mobility of freight, and overarching strategies for enhancing the nation's transportation system for moving things better.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2015

2,627 complaints lodged on Fla.'s HART bus system

The unedited complaints represent only one side of the story and often are fired off by people who are upset. HART says its own GPS and video technology shows many are plain wrong. The agency relies upon the list to target areas of customer service that are in need of improvement.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2015

New HART CNG bus fleet yields environmental benefits, cost savings

The heavy-duty, low-floor buses, part of the agency's continuing commitment to improve air quality in the Tampa Bay area, were built by Hayward, Calif.-based bus manufacturer, Gillig.

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