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By Streetcar in Tampa
By Streetcar in Tampa
Tampa also has the TECO Line Streetcar that runs from Dick Greco Plaza downtown to Centennial Park in Ybor City with 8 stops along the way (10 total stops). The line is useful for tourists and convention goers. The line runs by many local shops, restaurants, and attractions including the convention center/ Embassy Suites, the St. Pete Times Forum, Channelside, the Florida Aquarium, and through Ybor City. There are 3 types of streetcars in operation: 9 "Birney Safety" replicas (picture, right), one "Breezer" open-air replica (picture, left), and one original "Birney" car (#163, not pictured) which operated in Tampa from 1923-1946 and went through 10,000 man-hours of restoration. Even if you're not using it for transportation, the streetcars are a fun way to see some of the city's historic and cultural sights.
As of June 2010, a one-way fare is $2.50. A 1-day, unlimited rides pass for both streetcars and trollies are available for $5, since this is the cost of 2 rides (not synonymous with "round-trip"), it's highly recommended. Riders over 65, 17 and under, on Medicare, or disabled are discounted to $1.25 each trip or $2.50 for 1-day unlimited. Children under 4 are free, but if taller than the fare box ID is required. Exact change is required, streetcar drivers do not provide change. Three-day and one year passes are available from Hart bus line ticket vendors, not from the streetcars. Service is available: 11AM-10PM Monday-Wednesday, 11AM-11PM Thursday, 11AM-2AM Friday, 9AM-2AM Saturday, and noon-8PM on Sunday. Streetcars arrive every 15 minutes, except service 9-11AM & midnight-2AM every 30 minutes.
Ticket vending machines are located at some stops, and do give change. As of June 2010, all stops are having machines installed which should be in place by the end of 2010. By December 2010, the streetcar will be extended to Whiting Street in the heart of Downtown Tampa, with a stop at the Ft. Brooke Parking Garage.
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