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Transit in West Central Florida
Spurred by transportation problems such as the rising cost of gasoline, road congestion and the transportation needs of its citizens, the CCC has been working with other agencies to enhance mass transit and other alternatives to the one-passenger car.
Future solutions will include expanding regional routes for mass transit including bus and rail systems, carpooling programs, and programs such as Bikes on Buses that combine two or more kinds of transportation.
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Regional Transit (bus) Routes: (Routes that provide intercounty connections)
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Between Gandy Blvd.(Pinellas) to Downtown Tampa |
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Between Clearwater and Downtown Tampa |
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Between Ulmerton Rd. (Pinellas) and Downtown Tampa |
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Travels from Eckerd College to Tarpon Springs, where passengers can transfer to a Pasco County bus. |
Regionwide Transit Services: While not "regional" per se, all or most of the counties in this region have the programs listed below. For more information contact the MPO or provider in your county. (See links in the left column):
Bikes on Buses: On-board, front-mount bicycle racks permit passengers to hang their bikes and retrieve them when they reach their bus connection or destination. The use of a bike, when combined with bus travel, regional travel to many desitinations possible.
Rideshare: Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS) in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties and Sarasota-Manatee Commuter Assistance are two organizations that focus on assisting commuters in setting up carpools, vanpools and other alternatives to the one-passenger car. There is no charge for this service.
Transportation Disadvantaged: Another special service is focused on the needs of transportation disadvantaged (TD) - individuals, defined by Florida law defines as those who...
...because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and are, therefore, dependent upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other life-sustaining activities, or children who are handicapped or high-risk or at-risk as defined in s. 411.202.
Depending on availability of funds and services, TD programs may provide low cost bus passes, paratransit, taxi, etc. For more information go to the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged website or contact your local MPO. (See the column at left.)
Transit Projects in the Region's Future:
Florida High Speed Rail Project - This project has been under discussion in the State of Florida since 2000, when the Florida voters approved an amendment to the State constitution mandating the construction of a High Speed Transportation system in the State. On November 2, 2004, by a majority of 64%, the citizens of Florida voted to repeal the High Speed Rail Amendment. To learn about the current status of the project, go to its website.
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