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Service Planning

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Service Changes

Bus Schedule Changes - 3x per year 
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In an effort to improve service and respond to changing community needs, HART regularly monitors service and makes adjustments three times per year. These adjustments may include changes to route timing, bus frequencies, or other operational details.

Learn more about the June 2026 service changes by clicking here.


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Mid & Long Range Planning

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As a recipient of state funding, HART is required to develop a 10-year Transit Development Plan (TDP) every five (5) years and to submit Annual Progress Reports (APRs) in interim years. The TDP builds upon the analysis conducted as part of the COA to develop 10-year implementation and funding plans for HART’s service and service-related capital priorities. The TDP also includes an unfunded vision plan that identifies future projects to improve the HART system. The most recent TDP and APRS are listed below.

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HART is currently working on the 2027-2036 TDP Major Update, which is due to the Florida Department of Transportation by March 2027.  

Details can be found on the HART Vision Plan website.

The Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which is developed by the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), looks out 25 years to forecast future needs of the transportation system and prioritize projects to address them. Using extensive public engagement, modeling and data analytics, and TPO Board direction, the Plan directs federal and state dollars toward projects you value.

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In 2025, HART finalized a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of its current transit system to identify changes focused on improving operational effectiveness and system efficiencies. It also included a strategy to serve emerging and changing markets.

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HART is currently updating its Florida Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study and conducting Phase II of the associated Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study.  The Florida Avenue corridor is one of HART's one of the most productive corridors with high ridership.   Providing high frequency, limited stop premium transit in the corridor supports the long range vision for the corridor to further grow ridership, complement transit supportive redevelopment, and provide better access for the community to the University Area, key destinations along the corridor, and downtown Tampa.

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Current Capital Projects

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HART has approximately 3,200 bus stops, about 650 of which include bus shelters.  The Basic Transit Infrastructure (BTI) program was created to identify customer needs at each bus stop and design stop improvements that bring stops to ADA standards or respond to other customer needs.   Improvements may including ADA landing pads, sidewalk accessibility improvements, amenities such as benches and shelters, and lighting.   

HART is committed to providing quality service through realignments and upgrades of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the county. For the most part, these improvements are carried out on a route by route basis. For these projects, HART works in collaboration with local jurisdictions, developers and private property owners to engage in cost sharing opportunities or establish right-of-way easements for placement of transit infrastructure. Where other agencies implement roadway improvements or sidewalk installations, HART works with these entities to incorporate shelter/landing pads and bus bays where appropriate.

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HART is implementing a new CAD/AVL project that enhances both the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which manages calls and dispatching, and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) tools, which track buses in real time. Together, these upgrades strengthen day to day operations and improve reliability.  The system will provide clearer real-time information that not only helps staff manage service more efficiently but also provides customers with more accurate bus arrival time information.    

Phase 1 of HART’s Heavy Maintenance Facility Replacement Project is now fully funded in will include key upgrades to the stormwater management system to reduced flooding risks, a new service lane to streamline operations, and provisions for alternative fuel technologies.   The new facility will reduce maintenance costs, improve safety for workers, increase fleet reliability and access to jobs, and support tourism and economic growth.

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HART is currently updating its Florida Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study and conducting Phase II of the associated Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study.  The Florida Avenue corridor is one of HART's one of the most productive corridors with high ridership.   Providing high frequency, limited stop premium transit in the corridor supports the long range vision for the corridor to further grow ridership, complement transit supportive redevelopment, and provide better access for the community to the University Area, key destinations along the corridor, and downtown Tampa.

Prior Work:

  • 2022 Florida Avenue BRT Study
  • Phase I TOD Project



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