Need A Ride on New Year’s Eve? PSTA’s Got You Covered!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2021
Need A Ride on New Year’s Eve? PSTA’s Got You Covered!
PSTA Offering Free Extended Service on New Year’s Eve
St. Petersburg, FL – Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering free late-night transportation options on New Year’s Eve, ensuring that everyone who chooses to celebrate has an option to get home safely. PSTA will offer free service on all routes after 8:00 p.m. Select major routes (4, 52, 60, Central Ave Trolley, Suncoast Beach Trolley, Looper and the Jolley Trolley serving along Clearwater beach, all will have extended service hours until 2:00 a.m.
“We want to do our part in the community to provide a safe and convenient transportation option this upcoming holiday season,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “No matter how you celebrate New Year’s Eve in Pinellas County, choosing to ride a bus or trolley means you’ll arrive safely!”
The PSTA administration building will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. All PSTA terminals will be closed entirely on New Year’s Day. Buses will run on a Holiday/Sunday schedule and our Infoline remains open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
PSTA offices and terminals will return to regular business hours on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
As always, we encourage riders to know before they go; riders interested in taking PSTA on New Year’s Eve can plan a trip any time using PSTA’s trip-planning and real-time information app called Transit. For more information visit PSTA.net/NYE
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
Autonomous Vehicle Coming to Clearwater
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2021
Autonomous Vehicle Coming to Clearwater
AVA, as she is called, will be in Clearwater for a 3-month pilot
Clearwater, Fla – AVA is coming to Clearwater. An autonomous vehicle, which seats up to eight people, will be in Clearwater for a three-month pilot thanks to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA), who are funding the trial run. (click here for photos & click here for video)
AVA, which stands for Autonomous Vehicle Advantage, has already made trips in downtown St. Petersburg and Dunedin.
In Clearwater, AVA will operate along South Gulfview Boulevard, next to the world-famous Clearwater Beach.
The hours of operation for AVA will be 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday until February 27th, 2022. The service is free to riders.
Managed and operated by Beep, AVA uses an array of sensors outside of the vehicle providing a full 360-degree view of the environment. An on-board shuttle attendant, or copilot, serves as an ambassador to the riders, educating about the technology and overseeing the high-quality passenger experience. Riders will be able to enjoy the views of Clearwater beach, along with easy access to shops, restaurants, and all the city has to offer.
“We are beyond excited for the Clearwater community to experience AVA,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “We invite people of all ages to enjoy a ride and leave with a better understanding of how technology can help enhance safety and provide clean-energy transit solutions. Programs like AVA can transform transportation.”
“TBARTA is proud to partner once again with PSTA in providing financial support for this project,” said David Green, Executive Director of TBARTA. “AVA not only represents the future of autonomous transportation, it is also a great example of what we can accomplish when we work together.”
The functionality of the shuttle is enabled by a safe, pre-determined planned route. AVA is equipped with multiple onboard LiDAR sensors and GPS tracking to ensure the path is maintained during operation. The vehicle performance is monitored by an onboard shuttle specialist as well as Beep’s Global Command Center located in Orlando, Florida. The vehicles are 100-percent electric, and react 10 times faster than a human can, while never getting distracted from the roadway.
“The AVA project is the latest example of how PSTA is leading the way on innovative, sustainable transportation options. We’re excited to bring this driverless technology to North County and offer more people a chance to experience AVA,” said Pat Gerard, Chair of PSTA Board of Directors.
“Continuing our partnership with PSTA only furthers our commitment to safely test autonomous shuttles in a variety of environments. Launching AVA in the City of Clearwater along Gulfview Boulevard will provide residents and visitors a safe, sustainable, and reliable means of connecting to the Beachwalk hotel area and the Bayway district. Our 100-percent electric shuttle service with PSTA will help further preserve the beachside and everything the community has to offer” said Joe Moye, Beep CEO.
The autonomous shuttle will operate at a maximum speed of 15 mph as part of a 3-month pilot. Riders will be required to wear a seatbelt and use a face covering while on the shuttle. Passengers can expect processes and procedures onboard that align with best practices for ridesharing and transit according to federal guidelines such as frequent cleaning procedures and a modified seating capacity. (see Beep’s COVID response page here). Passengers are limited to one round trip. To learn more about AVA’s route in Clearwater click here.
About Beep: Beep delivers the next generation of mobility services utilizing driverless, electric, multi-passenger vehicles. By specializing in planning, deploying, and managing advanced autonomous shuttles for both private and public communities, Beep safely connects people, places, and services in first-mile, last-mile mobility networks. Beep also leverages the data and learnings from its public road deployments to produce vehicle agnostic, edge solutions meant to enhance safety, access, artificial intelligence, and driverless operating capabilities of autonomous platforms. Beep delivers on a primary goal of enabling mobility-for-all with the services and software they provide. For more information visit: www.ridebeep.com
About PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles. More information is available at www.psta.net
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
Pinellas County Students, Teachers to Ride for Free on All PSTA Buses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2021
Pinellas County Students, Teachers to Ride for Free on All PSTA Buses
Starting January 1, Students and Staff with School District IDs Can Ride for Free
Saint Petersburg, FLA – Today, the Pinellas County School Board approved a partnership with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to bring free PSTA bus rides to all students and staff beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The PSTA Board approved the agreement last week.
The opportunity is provided by the Universal Pass or UPASS, an agreement between the school district and the PSTA. Pinellas County Schools (PCS) students and staff will be able to ride free by showing their student or staff ID to the PTSA driver.
“PSTA has numerous public transit routes and bus stops convenient to schools throughout the county,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “But UPass offers much more. All PCS students and staff will be able to ride for free, any time, on all routes so they can access jobs, after-school activities, or even the beach.”
“We are thrilled to partner with PSTA to improve transportation options for our students and employees,” said Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Grego. “Not only will our students and staff have free public transit to and from campus, they will also enjoy free PTSA bus service after school hours and on weekends.”
In addition, for the 2022-2023 School Year, PSTA and PCS will work on a pilot program to time PSTA bus routes, route schedules, and PCS bell times to serve students at Dunedin, Largo and Gibbs high schools.
To find out how to ride, visit psta.net/PCS
ABOUT PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles. More information is available at psta.net
ABOUT PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS: Pinellas County Schools is fully accredited and is nationally recognized for providing choices for families, developing great teachers, advancing the use of technology, and preparing students for success in college and careers. The award-winning district is the largest employer in Pinellas County, the eighth largest district in the state, and the 28th largest district in the nation.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
Pinellas County Schools
Isabel Mascareñas
727-588-6501
PSTA Board of Directors Unanimously Approve Purchase of 60 All-Electric Buses for the Five-Year Bus Replacement Plan for $80 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2021
It’s Official: PSTA is Going Green
PSTA Board of Directors Unanimously Approve Purchase of 60 All-Electric Buses for the Five-Year Bus Replacement Plan for $80 Million
St. Petersburg, Fla –Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officials announced the purchase of 60 electric buses over the next five years, the latest step in PSTA’s ongoing mission to transform the fleet clean and green by 2050. Electric buses are more efficient, better for the environment, and will have improved health outcomes for the communities they serve. Click here for photos/videos of electric buses.
PSTA’s electric buses will operate systemwide with the first of the 60 new buses expected to hit the road in 2024. PSTA already operates six all-electric, green buses. Today’s announcement comes after PSTA unveiled four electric depot bus chargers in June of 2021. Last month, the PSTA Board of Directors approved electric bus purchasing contracts with the four leading electric bus manufacturers in the country. It is the first all-electric bus consortium in the State of Florida.
“PSTA is determined to deliver on the promise of a zero-emissions fleet by 2050,” said Chief Executive Officer Brad Miller. “Last month, the Biden administration signed into law the largest investment public transit has realized in US history to improve transportation options and reduce greenhouse emissions for millions of Americans. PSTA is leading the way for our region to meet our green goal.”
Each electric bus is recharged one of three ways: overnight charging, regenerative braking, and on-route charging stations. The battery range averages 200 miles or about 14 hours of operating time on a single charge. PSTA will save about $20,000 a year in diesel fuel costs with each electric bus.
“Pinellas County is pleased to support PSTA’s transition to zero-emission buses by modernizing the fleet over the next five years,” said Pat Gerard, Chair of PSTA’s Board of Directors. “Through this electric vehicle investment, we are ensuring that Pinellas County residents benefit from cleaner air as we move toward a more sustainable, carbon-free energy system.”
Electric buses cost less to run than diesel, are easier to maintain, and each electric bus reduces 135 tons of carbon emissions from the air per year by providing public transit services as an alternative to personal vehicle use.
“This is exactly the kind of investment St. Petersburg needs and deserves. It also solidifies PSTA’s status as the transit agency in our region most dedicated to protecting the environment,” said Nicole Roberts, Car-Free St. Pete. “Modernizing the PSTA fleet through renewable energy will have far-reaching impacts that can help address overdue challenges of social equity and climate change.”
By eliminating diesel exhaust emissions, particulate pollution, and pollutants that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, they improve the air quality in our communities.
“PSTA is taking major steps toward fulfilling its aspiration of a fully green fleet by 2050,” said Miller. “More zero-emission buses, as well as charging infrastructure, will reduce emissions and improve air quality that impacts public health locally, while contributing to an overall effort to combat climate change and sea-level rise.”
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
About PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles.
First Completed SunRunner Station Unveiled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2021
First Completed SunRunner Station Unveiled
The station includes stained glass art by Catherine Woods
St. Petersburg, FL – Today, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) celebrated a milestone with the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. PSTA and city leaders unveiled the first completed SunRunner station (Click here for photos/Click here for video). The station located at the corner of 1st Avenue North & 5th Street in St. Petersburg, along with many others on the line, features unique, locally inspired, stained-glass art from St. Petersburg artist, Catherine Woods.
“I am incredibly excited for this next phase of the SunRunner project. These stations represent a huge step towards a new day in transportation for our city and our region,” said Mayor Rick Kriseman. “My thanks to Catherine Woods for her creativity and for reminding us that St. Pete is truly a city of the arts. I also want to thank Brad Miller, as well as the board and the staff of PSTA for making today possible, and for leading the way on the SunRunner.” Being able to incorporate public art into the design of the bus shelters I think in a win-win,” said PSTA CEO Brad Miller. “It enhances the esthetics and appeal of the SunRunner and it’s also a great way to recognize and complement the region’s growing arts community.”
The SunRunner features semi-dedicated lanes, limited stops, and safety enhancements for riders including level boarding platforms and crosswalks. The 10.3-mile line will connect St. Pete Beach, the best beach in the U.S., with downtown St. Petersburg. It will include 16 stops with buses running every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening.
“The SunRunner is a new form of mass transit this area has needed,” added Board Chair Pat Gerard. “We know how hard it can be to find parking at the beach or downtown St. Pete and thanks to the SunRunner, you won’t have to deal with that frustration anymore.”
The SunRunner features free Wi-Fi, onboard bike space, and multi-door boarding. You can easily prepay with your smartphone or other devices, so you won’t need to search for your fare while your hands are full of beach gear. The SunRunner will get you to the beach and back fast – and comfortably. It is expected to open in the Summer of 2022.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
About PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles.
St. Petersburg Hosts Largest Open-Air Event on Halloween
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2021
St. Petersburg Hosts Largest Open-Air Event on Halloween
Thousands of people participate in the first-ever ‘Halloween on Central’
St. Petersburg, FLA – Today, thousands of people participated in the first-ever and largest open-air event in St. Petersburg. Halloween on Central, hosted by Car–Free St. Pete, in partnership with the Grand Central District, EDGE District, Open Streets St. Pete, and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), boasted dozens of activities for all to enjoy. (Click here for photos/video).
Attendees strolled and rolled along nearly two miles of the city, from Dr. MLK Jr. (9th) Street to 31st Street, and experienced the heart of the Sunshine City from a unique perspective that allowed them to rediscover their favorite local businesses and interact with the community in a fun, healthy way – without worrying about car traffic.
Some activities included event-wide trick or treating at local businesses, Halloween games, costume contests, live music, dancing lessons and so much more.
“We are so excited to have brought the St. Pete community together today to enjoy Central Avenue car-free,” said Jason Mathis CEO of the Downtown Partnership. “All day, folks have been biking, strolling, and skating on the street, really getting to enjoy the vibrancy of a pedestrian-centered urban center.”
PSTA increased service on the Central Avenue Trolley and redirected the route to 1st Ave N and S, servicing the bus stops on those roads every 15 minutes. Anyone that was dressed in Halloween costumes rode for free during the event.
For more information on Car-Free St. Pete, please visit carfreestpete.com
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Nicole Roberts
Community Outreach Coordinator
O: (727)821-5166 | C: (321) 482-0314
Nicole@stpetepartnership.org
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
New Activities Confirmed For Halloween On Central Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2021
New Activities Confirmed For Halloween On Central Event
St. Petersburg, FLA – New activities have been confirmed for St. Petersburg’s largest open-air event, Halloween on Central, hosted by Car–Free St. Pete, in partnership with the Grand Central District, EDGE District, Open Streets St. Pete, and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). Attendees can stroll and roll along nearly two miles of the city, from Dr. MLK Jr. (9th) Street to 31st Street, and experience the heart of the Sunshine City from a unique perspective that will allow them to rediscover their favorite local businesses and interact with the community in fun, healthy ways – without worrying about car traffic.
Event Activities include:
- Event-wide Trick or Treating, Halloween Games, Contests, Live Music, Dancing Lessons and More at Participating Businesses
- Event T-Shirt & Trick or Treat Bag Giveaways
- E-Scooter and E-Bike Demo Area
- Decorated Group Bike Rides
Plus additional EDGE District Features:
- Costume Contests (kids, adults, dogs, & bikes) & Face Mask Contest sponsored by Reflection St. Pete
- Employee Costume Contest (judged by the public)
- Haunted Hub hosted by EDGE Collective Urban Market Place
- Halloween Dance Performances (featuring ACT Live)
- Halloween Song Vocal Performances (featuring ACT Live)
- Halloween Broadway Hits (featuring ACT Live)
- Zombie Mob
- Halloween Comedy Magic Shows
- Roller Disco hosted by Sk8 Pete
Plus additional Grand Central District Features:
- FrankenPride hosted by St. Pete Pride
- VFW Haunted Mansion
- Cock-o-Ween hosted by Cocktail (featuring Lady Bunny & RuPaul Drag Race Season 4 winner Sharon Needles)
- Zombie Zone featuring nearby Neighborhood Associations
- GhoulFest hosted by Come Out St. Pete
- Love Market hosted by Love Food Central
- Punky’s Stage (feat. live entertainment)
“As our city grows, it’s critical that we expand our mobility choices and make it easier to get around St. Pete without a car,” said Gina Driscoll, St. Petersburg City Council Vice-Chair/District 6. “This event is a fantastic way to celebrate our progress and demonstrate how we can create a better St. Pete by embracing car-free options.”
“As the owner of two businesses in the Grand Central District of Central Avenue, I am looking forward to St. Pete’s biggest Car-Free event ever – Halloween on Central,” said Jeff Schorr, owner of Craftsman House Gallery, Truffula Eco Boutique, and Car-Free St. Pete Committee Member. “It’s exciting to bring the community together and show them how easy and enjoyable it is to travel St. Petersburg’s ‘Main Street’ by foot, bike, scooter, and the Central Avenue Trolley.”
PSTA will be increasing service on the Central Avenue Trolley and redirecting the route to 1st Ave N and S, servicing the bus stops on those roads every 15 minutes. Anyone dressed in Halloween costume rides for free during the event.
For more information, including a map of the event, please visit HalloweenOnCentral.com
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Nicole Roberts
Community Outreach Coordinator
O: (727)821-5166 | C: (321) 482-0314
Nicole@stpetepartnership.org
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
Leadership PSTA Donates Bus to Reach St. Pete for Mobile Market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2021
Leadership PSTA Donates Bus to Reach St. Pete for Mobile Market
Mobile Market Bus Expected to Launch in January 2022
Saint Petersburg, FLA – Members of the Leadership PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) team this evening officially donated a bus to Reach St. Pete, a local non-profit, to address the growing issues of food and basic necessity insecurity as a result of the pandemic. Click here for the media kit including broadcast-quality video.
Reach St. Pete is committed to preventing and alleviating homelessness, low-income, and at-risk situations by bridging the gap between people and resources – the perfect partner to operate a retrofitted PSTA bus as a mobile market, bringing food and other resources to underserved communities across Pinellas County. More than 135,000 Pinellas County residents struggle with food insecurity. By working together, PSTA and Reach St. Pete share the goal of reaching our neighbors and making an impact in their lives.
“At PSTA we continuously strive to make a difference in our community. As a transportation agency, we pride ourselves on getting to know our riders and taking them where they need to be,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “We often hear and see their struggles firsthand and are excited to start this great partnership with Reach St. Pete, and what better way to help our community than to bring them a busload of supplies that they may need.”
“At Reach St. Pete we strive to not only provide access to basic necessities for those in need, but we strive to show up for our community and build relationships,” said Alexia Morrison, Executive Director of Reach St. Pete. “This partnership with the PSTA and their generous donation of a city bus to make our Mobile Market a reality will change lives in our city. Not only does it bridge the physical gap for those without transportation, but the financial gap for those who may not be able to afford fresh food. This is one of many steps to improve health equity in Pinellas County.”
“We know that there is a food and basic necessity insecurity issue in Pinellas County, so why not have a bus that comes directly to our neighborhoods to help those in need,” said Pat Gerard, PSTA Board Chairwoman. “I am proud of the partnership we have created with Reach St. Pete to work together to find a solution for these problems.”
The mobile market is expected to make its debut around Pinellas County in early 2022. It will have supplies such as food, diapers, hygiene products, and more.
ABOUT PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles. More information is available at www.psta.net
ABOUT REACH ST. PETE: Reach St. Pete is a 501c3 nonprofit that prevents and alleviates homelessness, low-income, and at-risk situations by bridging the gap between people and resources. We do this by bridging the gap between people and resources in Pinellas County. Collectively we serve 5,000+ individuals each year by providing access to food, clothing, hygiene items, billing assistance, and housing assistance. More information is available at www.reachstpete.org
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
New Clearwater Transit Hub Gets Wave of Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2021
New Clearwater Transit Hub Gets Wave of Support
Local leaders join forces to solve Pinellas County’s most pressing transportation need
CLEARWATER, FLA – The plan for a new state-of-the-art transit center downtown is gaining speed. Dozens of local leaders came out today in Clearwater to show their full support for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s (PSTA) new Clearwater Multimodal Transit Center (click here for renderings) to connect downtown riders to area beaches and beyond.
“We are here today in agreement that this is our most pressing transportation need in Pinellas County,” says Brad Miller, Chief Executive officer of PSTA. “Downtown Clearwater is one of the busiest transportation hubs in Tampa Bay. It’s time we move forward to meet the needs of our community and help grow our local economy in an environmentally responsible way.”
“This project has been talked about for over a decade and today it is almost a reality. The exciting part of this new hub is the ability to add an express bus route from Tampa International Airport to Clearwater Beach,” said David Allbritton, Board Member of PSTA and Clearwater City Councilmember. “We’ll make it easier for people to reach Clearwater and our beautiful beaches. In a time where multi-mobility is so important, this will be a game-changer for the economy of our downtown. It’s a big win for our community, local business, and future redevelopment plans.”
Many businesses, local governments, and representatives have sent letters of support and commitment for the new transit hub. The center would be built on a vacant lot at the corner of Court Street and Myrtle Avenue. It will be “multimodal” and specifically designed to integrate PSTA buses and trolleys with other forms of transportation. The plan includes 16 bus bays, bicycle and scooter storage, ride-sharing connections, ADA boarding requirements, and a “green” design including solar panels and electric bus charging stations. The plan also provides flexibility for future passenger rail services.
It’s a much-needed replacement for PSTA’s 40-year-old station at Park Street, which is functionally obsolete and in need of upgrades for more than a decade. The center serves 14 routes and 2,300 riders each weekday: it is unable to accommodate all the current routes, forcing some bus operators to pick up and drop off passengers on side streets. In addition, newer hybrid and all-electric buses cannot fit under the old, leaky roof.
PSTA has requested a $25 million grant from the Biden Administration’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to pay for the transit center. The remainder of the $34 million project budget will be funded by contributions from the City of Clearwater, FDOT, Forward Pinellas, and PSTA. The goal is to have construction begin in spring 2023, with the facility to be completed by fall 2024.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
About PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles.
PSTA WILL RESUME SERVICE TODAY AT 8 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2021
PSTA Will Resume Service Today at 8 A.M.
St. Petersburg, Fla – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will resume service today, July 7th, starting at 8 a.m. This includes all routes and paratransit.
Riders can also find the latest information on PSTA bus service by calling the InfoLine at 727-540-1900 or by visiting our Facebook and Twitter feeds at Ride PSTA.
To stay up to date, please follow PSTA on all social media channels and local media outlets.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles.