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WHERE'S MY BUS?

Introducing the Real Time Bus Information.

PSTA invites you to experience Real Time Bus Information. The system works with GPS technology and allows PSTA to pinpoint each vehicles exact location at all times. This means we can provide reliable, real-time departure information to passengers.

 

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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support of other organizations, PSTA is constructing a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable transit center to replace its outdated, overcapacity existing center in Downtown Clearwater.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

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