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37th Street South between 18th Avenue South & 22nd Avenue will be blocked. Catch the bus northbound at 37th Street South & 18th Avenue South and southbound at 37th Street South & 22nd Avenue South.

Start: Dec 8, 2025 12:00am

End: Feb 6, 2026 4:30pm

Route 73

71st Street & 36th Avenue North will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus along 71st Street near 34th Avenue North.

Start: Dec 2, 2025 4:00pm

End: Feb 2, 2026 12:00am

Route 62

71st Street & 36th Avenue North will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus along 71st Street near 34th Avenue North.

Start: Dec 2, 2025 4:00pm

End: Feb 2, 2026 12:00am

Route 62

Until further notice, 71st Street will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus at the next bus stop.

Start: Nov 24, 2025 9:07am

Route 66

Until further notice, 9th Avenue North between 58th Street/Tyrone Blvd will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus at the next bus stop.

Start: Oct 26, 2025 3:07pm

Route 59

For the next year, Washington Dr., from 134th Ave N to Wilcox Dr., will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus on 125th St N or 134th Ave N.

Start: Oct 26, 2025 3:05pm

End: Oct 26, 2026 12:00am

Route 73

Until further notice, 46th Ave N at 71st St N will be blocked. Passengers should catch the bus at the next bus stop.

Start: Oct 26, 2025 1:22pm

Route 11

Until further notice, Route 65 will not turn on Jeffords St. Passengers should catch the bus along Myrtle Ave to Druid Rd or a Jeffords & Fort Harrison.

Start: Oct 26, 2025 1:10pm

SPARK

Connecting Southern Pinellas County to Downtown St. Pete and the Beach!

SPARK is here. New, high-frequency bus service along 34th Street South (US 19), links Grand Central Station and connects to routes serving northern Pinellas County and the SunRunner for access to Downtown St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach.

Service Highlights

Frequent Service, Day and Night: Operates 5am to midnight, every 15 minutes from 6am–8pm and 30-minute frequency from 5am–6am and 8pm–midnight
Upgraded Stations: Includes 18 upgraded stations with real-time bus information, shelters, and lighted totems
Auto-Stops: Buses stop at all stations automatically, ensuring a predictable, easy, and efficient experience
All-Electric: Powered by a dedicated sub-fleet of all-electric buses
All Fare Types Accepted: Features both cash and cashless fare options for convenient front- or rear-door boarding (cash accepted at front door ONLY)

Benefits for Students & Faculty

Safer and more affordable transit options for students and faculty
Comfortable, smooth rides on our clean quiet all-electric fleet
Enhanced access to the SunRunner and free Central Avenue Trolley, which provides rapid transit between St. Pete Beach and downtown St. Petersburg
Abundant route connections at Grand Central Station, including routes 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 34, 52/52LX, and 79

Map of Spark stops with connection to SunRunner

Stop Changes

With the launch of Spark, certain stops will be removed to make way for faster service. These stop removals include:

STOP # 7785 | 34th St S & 42nd Ave S
STOP # 7786 | 34th St S + 42nd Ave S
STOP # 7789 | 34th St S + 38th Ave S
STOP # 7790 | 34th St S + 38th Ave S
STOP # 7793 | 34th St S + 32nd Ave S
STOP # 7794 | 34th St S + 30th Ave S
STOP # 7797 | 34th St S + 26th Ave S
STOP # 7798 | 34th St S + 26th Ave S
STOP # 7809 | 34th St S + Oakley Ave S
STOP # 7810 | 34th St S + 16th Ave S
STOP # 7816 | 34th St S + 8th Ave S
STOP # 7817 | 34th St S + Fairfield Ave S

Spark FAQ

What is Spark?

Spark is a premium express transit experience that connects folks from Eckerd College and Marina District to Grand Central Station along the 34th Street South corridor.
The service will improve connections from the southernmost part of Pinellas to destinations across the county by stopping at Grand Central Station and Eckerd College, where riders can easily transfer to other routes or the SunRunner to reach Downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach.

Why is the Spark service needed?

Spark is needed to enhance Route 34 and speed up connections along 34th Street from Pinellas’ southernmost point, linking riders and business owners to the Skyway Marina District, downtown St. Petersburg, and key high-ridership routes at Grand Central Station, including the SunRunner.
The service will also provide more transit options to schools and colleges along the corridor, including Eckerd College, Pinellas Technical College, Gibbs High School, and St. Petersburg College.

What features make the Spark a premium service?

How will the Spark service improve traffic congestion?

How does Spark compare to the SunRunner?

The Spark and SunRunner operate in a similar fashion, however, the Spark will not have bus-and-turn lanes (BAT lanes) and will not have specially branded buses.
Both services operate every 15 minutes and serve each stop along their routes.
Whereas SunRunner cannot accept cash, Spark accepts both card and cash. Cash fares will only be accepted at the front door entrance on board Spark buses.
Unlike the SunRunner, the Spark will not have level boarding.