As the Tampa Bay region rapidly grows, so does the demand for smarter, more inclusive ways to move people.
In response, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority introduced the fare-free HART 1 bus line in January. Running every 15 minutes between downtown Tampa and the University of South Florida, this route is more than a new mobility option — it’s a visionary policy aimed at reshaping travel habits, where they live and how communities grow.
This initiative raises several timely questions:…