Partnering with the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, FDOT, and with the support of other organizations, PSTA is constructing a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable transit center to replace its outdated, overcapacity existing center in Downtown Clearwater.
Lessons Learned to Design:
Lifecycle of a Transit Center:
- Design & construct for lifecycle of 40+ years environmentally
- Environmentally compatible ‐ LEED certification
- EV chargers for electric vehicle fleet
- Roof solar panels and height clearance for electric buses.
- Energy efficient lighting
Overcrowded:
- Efficient layout of interior spaces
- Accommodate 2,300+ riders daily
- Buses & trolleys utilize terminal and not adjacent roads
Sustainable & Equitable:
- Vehicle Assignment
Project Overview
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS:
- Green—LEED Certified facility with solar panels charging electric buses at innovative induction charging stations.
- Mobility on Demand—Improved pedestrian access, bike/ scooter share, ride-hailing accommodations.
- Appropriately Sized—(2X Larger)
- Supports Downtown Businesses
- Future Connection to Passenger Rail
- Investment Will Create & Support Access to Thousands of Jobs
Location Features
- New Downtown Clearwater Location: 1,000 feet from existing transit center site
- New Site: ~2 acres of land donated by the City of Clearwater
This state-of-the-art transit center will include:
- Connections to multi-modal services throughout Pinellas County including Uber, Lyft, PSTA Access
- Covered bike racks and amenities
- Small retail space/coffee shop facing Pinellas Trail
- Public art and wayfinding
- EV charging infrastructure
- Solar panels
- Real-time arrival/departure information
Proposed Schedule
Project Status
- City Land Swap Agreement Supporting Land Donation 10/2022
- NEPA Documentation Approved by FTA 9/2021
- RAISE Grant Application Submitted 4/2022
Funding Partners
- This would be the first TIGER, BUILD, or RAISE grant award in Pinellas County, FL (1M population) history
- 2021 Application was “Highly Recommended” needing additional community support
- 2022 Application supported by 40 organizations
- Awarded: $20M in FY22 RAISE grant funding