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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)

3201 Scherer Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
United States
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is the public transit provider in Pinellas County, Fla.

Press Releases

The enhanced cross-bay ferry service connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa, Fla., could begin operations as early as 2026.
June 4, 2025
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PSTA launches the Grouper on-demand shuttle service.
The Grouper will be staffed by professional drivers in dedicated vehicles that can handle up to nine passengers, luggage and wheelchairs.
Feb. 28, 2025
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PSTA officials celebrate the expansion of Clearwater Ferry service.
The expansion underscores the city of Clearwater’s commitment to recovery after Hurricane Milton.
Feb. 4, 2025
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The PSTA has opened its newest SunRunner station along 1st Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., officially expanding the service area to better serve the community’s transportation needs.
The PSTA is working to increase access to transportation for its ridership by expanding its service area and times with the opening of the new station and the launch of its after...
Jan. 14, 2025
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PSTA breaks ground on new SunRunner station near St. Pete Pier.
The new station, which is expected to be open by the end of 2024, is located near the Sundial parking garage at 150 1st Ave. North and will improve mobility and accessibility ...
Aug. 19, 2024
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PSTA and the city of Clearwater Fla., have swapped land to build a new multimodal transit center.
The new Clearwater Transit Center will replace a nearby facility built in the 1980s that is outdated and overcapacity.
April 16, 2024
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PSTA BEB.
PSTA is expected to receive 62 GILLIG BEBs by 2027, as the agency commits to creating a more sustainable, equitable and environmentally friendly public transportation system for...
Jan. 5, 2024
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A new PSTA electric bus.
PSTA received $18 million through Florida DEP in 2022 after the car maker had to pay billions of dollars in government penalties for violating the Clean Air Act in 2017.
Nov. 2, 2023
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PSTA Sunrunner
Beginning Nov. 1, all St. Petersburg residents eligible for the PSTA Transportation Disadvantaged program will be able to ride PSTA bus services for free.
Oct. 6, 2023
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PSTA's SunRunner BRT.
The SunRunner will collect regular fares on board the bus with a completely cashless system; one-way ticket will cost $2.25 while an all-day pass will be available for $5.
Sept. 26, 2023

Videos

RidePSTA 2016 Rules of the Road Campaign: Ricky Knows the Rules. Do You?
RidePSTA has released their rules of the road 2016 campaign – in it RidePSTA spotlights Ricky, who highlights the dos and don’ts of riding the bus.
July 27, 2016
Earth Day Every Day at PSTA 2016
PSTA's Earth Day video shows that the agency works to be environmentally friendly and sustainable every day of the year.
April 29, 2016

Articles

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VVTA is partnering with Barstow Community College to provide fare-free bus service to BCC students.
VVTA is giving students attending Barstow Community College fare-free bus service while PSTA is offering unlimited transit rides for Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital employees...
July 16, 2025
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PSTA meets with community members over its Connected Community Bus Network.
PSTA is updating its bus schedules and routes while Metro Transit has endorsed a plan to improve Metro Transit service by 40 percent.
March 28, 2025
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PSTA has reached an agreement with residents of St. Petersburg’s Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association that will allow the association to become the first in Florida to receive passes for unlimited rides on transit—including every bus route and the SunRunner.
Community Transit in Snohomish County, Wash., ECO Transit in Eagle County, Colo., and PSTA in Tampa, Fla., have made adjustments to the way the agencies collect fares on certain...
June 7, 2024
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Image: Cedar Street CTfastrak Station. Connecticut Department of Transportation was one of six grant recipients to receive federal funding to support its transit automation program along the CTfastrak BRT corridor.
The projects will improve safety, efficiency and accessibility of vehicles.
June 9, 2023
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Validator on MCTS bus.
Transit systems in Milwaukee, Wis., and the Tampa, Fla., area reflect the industry’s wider move toward payment systems that support equitable efforts, including fare capping, ...
June 6, 2023
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A SunRunner bus at a station; PSTA will purchase three additional buses for the rapid transit route.
The addition of the 40-foot hybrid buses will support delivery of 15-minute frequency along the route.
May 25, 2023
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HART, PSTA and The Bus implemented open loop contactless payments using Visa's global urban mobility framework in February 2023.
By embracing open payments, implementing equity-based fares and keeping a focus on connecting riders, transit agencies are setting new standards of what creative contactless payment...
April 18, 2023
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The SunRunner BRT started service on Oct. 21, 2022.
The new bus route hosted more than 10,000 riders in its first weekend of operation.
Oct. 25, 2022
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Satellite image shows Tropical Storm Elsa just off the west coast of Florida.
Transit services have been suspended with hurricane warnings stretching across much of Florida’s west coast.
July 7, 2021
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HART SMART AV will operate an additional five hours daily.
HART SMART AV will operate an extra five hours every day, while PSTA’s AVA shuttle has been approved to operate until late March.
Feb. 25, 2021

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EcoShade shelter in Ft Worth, Texas.
Tolar Manufacturing Company began manufacturing 19 out of the 135 bus shelters in March and will deliver the shelters as part of s a part of a $2 million, three-year contract....
Sept. 1, 2023
New software allowed six different ride platforms to be integrated into a single interface, allowing PSTA dispatchers better management of individual trips and riders are provided...
June 26, 2023
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Spare's cloud-based on-demand transit platform will be paired with Uber's driver network and has already made a difference in the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and...
June 5, 2023
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The agreement is a step toward Preteckt’s plan to expand into transit authorities across North America.
April 27, 2023
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The new station in downtown St. Petersburg will be open for service in 2024 and give closer access to the St. Pete Pier, Beach Drive, the Cross Bay Ferry and all of the amenities...
April 24, 2023
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Riders on HART, PSTA and The Bus can now tap to ride across the region using credit and debit cards, digital wallets, as well as the Flamingo Fares smartcard or mobile app.
Riders on HART, PSTA and The Bus can now tap to ride across the region using credit and debit cards, digital wallets, as well as the Flamingo Fares smartcard or mobile app.
Feb. 16, 2023
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Representatives of PSTA and the city of Clearwater, Fla., sign a land swap agreement Oct. 7 that progresses PSTA's planned Clearwater Multimodal Transit Center.
The new Clearwater Multimodal Transit Center will feature 16 bus bays, bike and scooter storage and a sustainable design.
Oct. 10, 2022
The service includes curb-to-curb regional trips within Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties like the popular TD-Tampa Bay service that was discontinued in June 2021 due ...
Sept. 8, 2022
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The funds are from the government’s VW settlement.
Aug. 30, 2022
The PSTA Board of Directors approved a 10-year agreement with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions for electric bus charging infrastructure for $5.4 million.
July 28, 2022
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The new service will make its debut in the Tampa Bay region Oct. 21, 2022.
July 14, 2022
Riders can save nearly $300 per month when choosing the Clearwater/St. Petersburg transit agency.
March 14, 2022
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The PSTA Board unanimously approved the purchase of 60 electric buses for the Five-Year Bus Replacement Plan.
Dec. 9, 2021
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The station includes stained glass art by local artist Catherine Woods.
Dec. 6, 2021
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Local leaders join forces to solve Pinellas County’s most pressing transportation need.
Sept. 17, 2021
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The I-275 service will be Florida’s first Bus-on-Shoulder interstate project.
June 7, 2021
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The pilot in Dunedin follows a successful pilot along the St. Petersburg bayfront.
May 20, 2021
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Almost half of the agency’s fleet is now electric or hybrid.
Feb. 2, 2021
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AVA will begin serving the public Nov. 25 on Bayshore Drive.
Nov. 24, 2020
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The 10.3-mile line will include 16 stops with buses running every 15 minutes.
Aug. 18, 2020
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The unveiling of 'SunRunner' as the brand name of the PSTA BRT project in early July 2020.
David Nelson Construction will build the 10.3-mile project that will connect downtown St. Petersburg to the Gulf Beaches area when it opens in 2022.
July 30, 2020
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Rendering of SunRunner bus vehicle and bus stop.
The BRT line is expected to break ground in late summer, with buses arriving in 2021 and completion of the project in early 2022.
July 9, 2020
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The station includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for electric buses to be fully charged.
June 10, 2020
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PSTA announced the return of bus service on multiple routes, one being Route 60.
The service was temporarily suspended March 30 due to lack of ridership from business and hotel closures due to COVID-19.
June 5, 2020
PSTA is working to offer essential employees curb to curb rides from Uber, United Taxi or Care ride.
April 28, 2020
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The board approved $1.2 million in funding in 2019 to complete the installations.
April 1, 2020
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The wireless charging station includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for electric buses to be fully charged.
Feb. 7, 2020
PSTA drivers will receive additional training during January, Human Trafficking Awareness month.
Jan. 9, 2020
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Greyhound will now operate out of a terminal in Pinellas Park after closing its downtown St. Petersburg location.
Sept. 24, 2019
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A rendering of what a stop on the proposed BRT route could look like.
PSTA says the proposal to link St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach would provide a fast, easy and reliable transportation option that serves major attractions, destinations and residential...
June 14, 2019
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The team of three, Bobby Farris, Tyler Johnson and Paul Levesque, competed at the local and state maintenance bus roadeos before making the trip this spring to Louisville, Ky....
June 11, 2019
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The new barriers on all PSTA buses will have extended tempered glass to cover significantly more area than the pilot barrier PSTA has been testing for six months.
June 10, 2019
Simply show government identification and ride any PSTA bus route free of charge.
Jan. 25, 2019
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Florida Hospital North Pinellas, soon to be AdventHealth North Pinellas, is excited to partner with the city of Tarpon Springs and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority to provide free transportation to medical services for low income seniors.
Florida Hospital North Pinellas, soon to be AdventHealth North Pinellas, is excited to partner with the city of Tarpon Springs and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority to provide...
Dec. 6, 2018
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PSTA employees – Bus Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Customer Service Representatives, etc. - donated their own money in an effort to adopt a room at a local Ronald McDonald House.
PSTA employees – Bus Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Customer Service Representatives, etc. - donated their own money in an effort to adopt a room at a local Ronald McDonald...
Oct. 31, 2018
The city of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority have partnered to launch a free Park & Ride promotion for locals and tourists planning to head to the beach ...
Feb. 20, 2018
Pinellas County seniors are on the move. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and the Florida Department of Transportation partnered Wednesday to teach a group of seniors how...
Nov. 9, 2017
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Left to right: Commissioner Joe Barkley, city of Belleair Bluffs; Commissioner John Tornga, city of Dunedin; Commissioner Dave Eggers, Pinellas County; Bill Horne, City Manager, city of Clearwater; Rosemary Windsor, Jolley Trolley; Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, city of Clearwater; Robert Bandes, Bandes Construction; Jillian Bandes, Bandes Construction; Lisa Chandler, Sugar Sand Festival; Mayor George Cretekos, city of Clearwater; Councilmember Bob Cundiff, city of Clearwater; Brad Miller, CEO, PSTA; Darlene Kole, Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce; Councilmember Bill Jonson, city of Clearwater
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority broke ground Thursday on a new transit center on Clearwater Beach.
Oct. 6, 2017
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Program to add more zero...
Sept. 19, 2017
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has extended its Spring Break Park-N-Ride promotion to now offer free roundtrip trolley rides from downtown Clearwater to Clearwater...
March 29, 2017
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) recently announced the countywide launch of Direct Connect—a program that gets riders to a bus stop through the use of ride-hailing...
Jan. 19, 2017
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has received the highest honors in safety at the 2016 Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) Bus Safety Excellence Awards...
Dec. 27, 2016
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will provide free rides to polling places during the General Election on Tuesday, November 8.
Nov. 3, 2016
After the success of the first partnership of its kind between Uber and a public transit system, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is expanding that partnership from...
Oct. 31, 2016
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has unveiled an innovative new program to serve disabled passengers, including veterans.
Oct. 13, 2016
HART and PSTA have recently announce the first peek at their long-anticipated regional fare collection system, called Flamingo Fares Tampa Bay, which will allow patrons to travel...
Sept. 1, 2016
Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program and pledge to implement processes and actions that create continuous...
July 26, 2016
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering a free bus pass for people who donate blood at either one of the two blood drives held by Pinellas County and OneBlood...
June 14, 2016
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has unveiled a new transit center that is now open to the public.
May 5, 2016
After months of diligent work, HART and PSTA submitted their federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) application.
May 3, 2016
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PSTA Board members and staff accept an award for Transportation & Mobility at the 24th Annual Future of the Region Awards luncheon. (Standing L to R) Sean Sullivan, Cassandra Borchers, Heather Sobush, Bill Jonson, Chris Cochran, Mark Deighton, Ken Welch, Woody Brown, Cyndi-Raskin Schmitt. (Seated L to R) Julie Bujalski, Patricia Gerard, Janet Long, Brad Miller.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has been recognized for outstanding achievement and contribution to the region for its new ride-share pilot program, Direct Connect...
April 26, 2016
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved a three-year contract with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) that covers nearly...
April 3, 2016
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has unveiled high marks it received from customers in conjunction with a recent customer satisfaction survey of more than 500 customers...
Feb. 25, 2016
Pinellas Technical College (PTC) and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced a partnership that will bring free bus rides to students and staff.The partnership...
Jan. 11, 2016
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Tonya Farmer receives a free 3-Day bus pass as part of PSTA’s new bus pass launch.
An act of kindness can go a long way, and at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) — it can cross counties.“It definitely put a smile on my face,” said Tonya Farmer, ...
Jan. 4, 2016
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Beck’s greatest accomplishment at PSTA is his 38-year safe driving streak — the longest in the history of the agency.
Before power steering and air conditioning — there was Dave Beck.The year was 1975. The hourly wage for a bus operator at the St. Petersburg Municipal Transit System (SPMTS) was...
Dec. 2, 2015
Pinellas County bus riders can see this year’s holiday lights display in multiple dimensions—three-dimensions, to be exact.The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the...
Nov. 25, 2015
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Faysal Monzer is awarded PSTA’s 2015 Driver of the Year by PSTA CEO Brad Miller (L) and PSTA Board Chair Bill Jonson (R).
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) named bus operator Faysal Monzer its 2015 Driver of the Year. Monzer said he has two priorities in his life — his job and his family...
Nov. 3, 2015
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will once again offer free bus rides to active military and veterans in recognition of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.Riders are asked to...
Nov. 3, 2015
Pinellas County will have new buses next year — hybrids. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors voted 8-7 in favor of purchasing seven 2016 Gillig hybrid...
Oct. 29, 2015
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Executive Director Lisa Bacot poses with PSTA CEO Brad Miller
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) chief executive officer, Brad Miller, has been elected 2015-2016 chairman of the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA).The...
Oct. 28, 2015
In celebration of the Central Avenue Solstice event, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will provide free Central Avenue Trolley rides for guests throughout the day...
Sept. 25, 2015
BYD Motors Inc. will be at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to showcase its battery-electric bus.The 40-foot BYD Electric...
Sept. 11, 2015
Four bins filled with school supplies were donated to St. Petersburg's Melrose Elementary School Friday, courtesy of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).Through PSTA...
Aug. 24, 2015
Despite severe weather and record rainfall throughout the county, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has set a new record for the highest ridership ever in July.Riders...
Aug. 21, 2015
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is holding its first public workshop Aug. 10 at the East Lake Library, 4125 East Lake Road South, from 10 a.m. to noon to discuss...
Aug. 10, 2015
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Passes are available for purchase beginning May 1 at PSTA terminals and on the PSTA website for just $35.
Let the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) haul your kids around this summer with the Youth Summer "Haul Pass."The 15-week summer pass offers unlimited rides for youth...
April 30, 2015
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PSTA 2014 Driver of the Year Marcus Hughes is one of the many operators transit officials want their riders to thank for their service.
PSTA Bus Operator and 2009 Driver of the Year, Vance Wegner, couldn't help but smile when talking about his morning shift Wednesday, which was also Transit Driver Appreciation...
March 23, 2015
On a day when morning traffic was gridlocked along both US 19 and Ulmerton roads in Pinellas County, the PSTA Board of directors participated in a special interactive workshop...
March 2, 2015
The trip is part of APTA's 4th biennial Transportation Youth Summit to advance education and promote careers in public transportation.
Jan. 14, 2015
The leaders gathered with PSTA and city staff as well as bus riders and members of the public for the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Pinellas Park Transit...
Jan. 13, 2015
On June 3, the Pinellas County Commission voted 6-1 to eliminate the PSTA portion of property taxes for Pinellas County homeowners, a key element of the Greenlight Pinellas plan...
June 4, 2014
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration has once again recognized PSTA as one the nation's best transit systems when it comes to safety...
April 29, 2014
Members of PSTA's Finance and Performance Committee listened to a glowing review of the agency's financial practices March 13 as representatives from the independent CPA firm ...
March 14, 2014
On March 7, after careful consideration and following presentations from both supporters and opponents of Pinellas County's new comprehensive transit blueprint known as the Greenlight...
March 7, 2014
The holiday season proved to be a record setting one for transit riders and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority in 2013.
Jan. 14, 2014
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Officials gathered Dec. 2 to break ground on the new Pinellas Park Transit Center.
State representatives, county commissioners and a cadre of local elected officials gathered at the PSTA transfer facility in Pinellas Park Dec. 2 to celebrate a milestone in Pinellas...
Dec. 2, 2013
After nearly two months of in-depth analysis and study, experts from the engineering firm of HNTB and financial firm Ernst & Young have confirmed the financial viability of the...
Oct. 24, 2013
PSTA gave more than 1.2 million rides in August, which is a 1 percent increase over the previous record set in 2012 and a 4 percent gain over July 2013.
Sept. 19, 2013
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PSTA ridership continues to climb since 2012.
Ridership on PSTA buses continues to increase as agency officials say that average weekday ridership in June increased by nearly 2,000 more over June 2012.
July 15, 2013