HART BRT
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The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus rapid transit
(HART BRT) is a proposed busway
in Tampa, Florida
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There are two proposed routes: Nebraska Ave.(north-south) to Fletcher Ave. (east-west), and Hillsborough Ave
. to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (east-west). See map. As of May 12, 2009, the N/S route is tentatively scheduled to start construction in mid 2010 and open for revenue service in late 2011. The current working name of the BRT service is "MetroRapid". The N/S line has not been given a number or color designation, but "MetroRapid Green Line" and "MetroRapid Blue Line" are the proposed designations.
MetroRapid has three sizes of stations proposed, A, B, and C. All stations feature covered shelters, dynamic (constantly updated) next arriving bus signage, route map, benches, and enhanced branding. Size C stations feature ticket vending machines (TVMs), bicycle racks
, newspaper/advertising stands, and several other enhancements. Size B also include bicycle racks and some are proposed to feature several class C amenities.
Most stations along Fletcher Ave. will feature bus turnouts. The current proposed bus's to be used are the Gillig Low Floor
BRT 40 foot model. All buses will be equipped with light changing technology and security cameras.
Bus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
(HART BRT) is a proposed busway
Busway
Busway may refer to several things:Transport technology* Bus rapid transit, bus systems including some elements of trams or metro systems* Guided busway, concrete tracks exclusively for modified busesTransport systems...
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
.
There are two proposed routes: Nebraska Ave.(north-south) to Fletcher Ave. (east-west), and Hillsborough Ave
Hillsborough Avenue
Hillsborough Avenue is a major east–west arterial road in Hillsborough County, Florida, also designated as State Road 580, U.S. Highway 41 or U.S. Highway 92 in various places.-Route description:...
. to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (east-west). See map. As of May 12, 2009, the N/S route is tentatively scheduled to start construction in mid 2010 and open for revenue service in late 2011. The current working name of the BRT service is "MetroRapid". The N/S line has not been given a number or color designation, but "MetroRapid Green Line" and "MetroRapid Blue Line" are the proposed designations.
MetroRapid has three sizes of stations proposed, A, B, and C. All stations feature covered shelters, dynamic (constantly updated) next arriving bus signage, route map, benches, and enhanced branding. Size C stations feature ticket vending machines (TVMs), bicycle racks
Bicycle stand
A bicycle stand,also called a bike rack, is a device to which bicycles may be securely attached. It may be free standing or securely attached to the ground or some stationary object such as a building. Indoor bike racks are commonly used for private bicycle parking, while outdoor bike racks are...
, newspaper/advertising stands, and several other enhancements. Size B also include bicycle racks and some are proposed to feature several class C amenities.
Most stations along Fletcher Ave. will feature bus turnouts. The current proposed bus's to be used are the Gillig Low Floor
Gillig Low Floor
The Gillig Low Floor is a transit bus manufactured by the Gillig Corporation in Hayward, CA. The Low Floor was introduced in 1996. They are available in 29', 35' and 40' lengths. A diesel-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2004. Frameless side windows are an option. The Gillig Low Floor is...
BRT 40 foot model. All buses will be equipped with light changing technology and security cameras.