For Immediate Release

July 24th, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY
Major Regional Transit Announcement Including New Branding

TAMPA, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), alongside the Tampa International Airport (TPA), will announce a significant milestone in regional transportation that will transform how residents and visitors travel between Pinellas County and TPA.

The announcement will unveil a new premium regional transit service that will provide a fast, convenient, and reliable connection between downtown St. Petersburg and one of the nation’s busiest airports using the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes.

Media will have the opportunity to hear from transportation leaders, view the new premium transit vehicle and learn more about this first-of-its-kind service for downtown St. Petersburg.

Who:

Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer, PSTA
Michael Stephens, CEO, Tampa International Airport
Harry Cohen, Hillsborough County Commissioner
PSTA Board Members and Staff

When:

Monday, July 27, 2026

10:30 a.m.

Where:

Tampa International Airport – SkyCenter One Building

5411 Skycenter Dr. Tampa 33607

Visuals:

  • New premium regional transit vehicle
  • Service brand unveiling
  • Leadership remarks
  • Photo opportunities with agency and community leaders

Why:

This announcement marks a major step forward in expanding regional mobility across Tampa Bay by providing a new transit connection between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport. The service will utilize the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes to offer riders a faster, more reliable travel option while strengthening connections between two of the region’s most important destinations.

Media members, please RSVP to Stephanie Weaver

Stephanie Weaver

Communications & Public Relations Manager

C: (727) 249-6542

E: sweaver@psta.net

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ABOUT PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Since 1903, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has served as the premier public transit provider for Pinellas County, Florida’s most densely populated county. The SunRunner, Tampa Bay’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit service, provides a reliable, car-free option from downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach. With 41 fixed-route bus routes, two express routes to downtown Tampa, the Suncoast Beach trolley, Jolley Trolley and Looper and their paratransit service Access, PSTA provides 10.7 million rides annually. For more information about PSTA, visit www.psta.net