For Immediate Release
February 10th, 2026
Share the Love: Ride SunRunner to Localtopia for Free
SunRunner service will aid in transportation for the estimated over 40,000 attendees
St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced the SunRunner, one of PSTA’s most popular routes in terms of ridership, will be fare-free for one St. Petersburg’s largest event, Localtopia on Saturday, February 14th. This is possible thanks in partnership with Localtopia organizers.
Last year, SunRunner provided 4,127 rides on Localtopia day, one of the highest ridership days for SunRunner.
With over 40,000 attendees, the SunRunner will provide eventgoers with an alternative way to get to the festival, boasting over 300 vendors.
Picture of a packed SunRunner Bus at Localtopia in 2025
Picture of a packed SunRunner Bus at Localtopia in 2025
The festival, founded in 2014, collectively celebrates all that makes St. Petersburg great via its arts, music, food, drinks, and culture. For more information about the festival, visit this link.
The event takes place in Williams Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event attendees can use the 1st Ave N. and 5th St Station or the station on 1st Ave N & 1st Street. All other routes will charge standard fares.
To plan your trip, visit psta.net or use the Transit App.
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