Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority | BLOG

Clean energy and sustainability are a huge conversation happening right now in many industries, but likely no conversation is bigger than the one in transportation. Each weekday, American citizens board public transportation to take care of their personal and work needs, so it is vital our industry take note of how we can reduce carbon…

There’s a shift happening in Pinellas County.  You’ve heard about it.  You’ve probably seen it.  Now, it’s on its way!  PSTA is proud to announce the grand opening of The SunRunner, on Friday, October 21, 2022!  The SunRunner is PSTA’s new Bus Rapid Transit service, and the first of its kind in the Tampa Bay region. What is a “Bus Rapid…

We’re rounding out Pride Month by highlighting Senior Planner and the head of our Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG), Jacob Labutka.   When Jacob joined the PSTA team, he saw his role at PSTA as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community through innovative projects, and that is exactly what he’s done. As a senior planner, Jacob performs administrative and supervisory…

Guess who’s back?! AVA, the titleholder of Pinellas County’s FIRST all-electric Autonomous Vehicle! On May 19th, PSTA welcomed Dunedin’s newest resident, AVA.  In case you missed her introduction, AVA first provided service in St. Petersburg from November 2020 to March 2021.  We’re beyond excited to have her relocate to the coastal city of Dunedin, where…

Who keeps buses moving? Frontline women. March marks Women’s History Month, a time for us to come together and celebrate the innovative contributions women have made back in time over the course of history and in the now, in contemporary society.   Women in transit come from a variety of professional backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives to a male-dominated…

Let’s face it. Starting your own business is tough. It involves saving, building a brand, and countless other hoops to jump through in order to cultivate a successful business. Add to the equation being a minority-owned or Black-owned business, and this presents additional challenges. However, by monetarily and vocally supporting minority-owned businesses as a community, this brings newfound opportunities…

Sustainability is a goal PSTA has always strived for. Of course, when thinking of sustainability, we immediately think of the environment. That’s not wrong, but PSTA does more than strive to be environmentally sustainable.   On January 27th, 2021, Board members approved the Sustainable Strategic Plan in which every project, every service, and every initiative we have will be viewed…

On November 23rd, PSTA introduced Pinellas County to a new resident in the Sunshine city, AVA!  AVA stands for Autonomous Vehicle Advantage. As autonomous vehicle technology is becoming more advanced, PSTA is exploring its potential use in Pinellas County.  During her three-month pilot, AVA will be looking to gain feedback on how the community feels about the possibility…

The future is almost here. On August 17th, 2020, construction of the Tampa Bay Region’s first Bus Rapid Transit began. Elected officials, board members, and PSTA staff broke ground on the SunRunner. This revolutionary transit system will move people either from Downtown St. Petersburg to the Sunset Capital of Florida, St. Pete Beach, or visa…

On July 9th, the League of American Bicyclists recognized PSTA with a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it a place alongside over 1,400 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America. PSTA is the first transit agency in the state of Florida to receive this…