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Stories from the heart of public transit in Pinellas County

Welcome to our corner of the internet, where we nerd out about everything transit—from the fascinating history of our buses and maps to the incredible people who make PSTA what it is today. Whether you’re curious about how we launch new services, want to meet the amazing folks behind the wheel, or just love a good transit story, you’ll find it all right here.

  • PSTA is the First Florida Transit Agency to Offer Narcan Awareness Training

    Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority recently partnered with Retired Narcotics Investigator Lieutenant Dan Zsido to train staff on administering life-saving Narcan. A free Narcan Emergency Rescue Kit provided to employees who participated in Narcan/Naloxone training. In August 2024, 29 PSTA staff gathered in the auditorium for an hour-and-a-half class on Narcan, a drug with the power…

  • Deep(er) Drive: The History of Public Transit in Pinellas County, Part 3

    After the eventful merger of CPTA and SPMTS, the newly established Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority had very big shoes to fill and 40 years of innovation ahead. Welcome back to the final installment of our Deep(er) Drive, where we tell the long and fascinating story of public transit in Pinellas County. Spoiler alert: If you…

  • Deep(er) Drive: The History of Public Transit in Pinellas County, Part 2

    The trolley era is almost behind us (for now), and mass transit in Pinellas County enters a new era: the time of the bus! Welcome back to our Deep(er) Drive, where we tell the long and fascinating story of public transit in Pinellas County. Warning: spoilers ahead if you haven’t read part 1 (click here to…

  • Deep(er) Drive: The History of Public Transit in Pinellas County, Part 1

    With PSTA’s 40th anniversary upon us, we wanted to dive deeper than ever before into the fascinating history of transit in Pinellas County! The story of public transit in Pinellas County is a long one, spanning as far back as 1885. However, in order to tell the full 139-year tale, we had to split it…

  • Behind the Wheel: Members of the Transit Riders Advocacy Committee (TRAC)

    Through the Transit Riders Advocacy Committee (TRAC), diverse members of the public who ride PSTA can represent their community and help improve PSTA’s services. Welcome to our next installment of Behind the Wheel, a series dedicated to telling the unique, individual stories of PSTA employees, volunteers, and riders. For this month’s entry, we sat down…

  • Deep Drive: All About Transit Network Companies (TNCs)

    Learn how PSTA’s innovative partnerships with Transit Network Companies like Uber and Lyft help expand transit coverage for all types of riders! In this installment of Deep Drive, we’ll explore an emerging new aspect of public transit: partnerships with Transit Network Companies, also known as TNCs. If you’ve ever taken an Uber or Lyft ride,…

  • Behind the Wheel: Women in Transit at PSTA

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we sat down and chatted with some incredible women in transit to learn what transit means to them! Women have played a huge role in the history of public transit in the United States and continue to shape national policy and lead local public transit agencies. From Sarah B.…

  • Behind the Wheel: SunRunner Rider Julia Marchant

    St. Pete Beach resident Julia Marchant swears by the SunRunner for her daily commute and weekend fun! In this next installment of Behind the Wheel, we spoke with avid SunRunner rider Julia Marchant. After all, this series isn’t just a chance to highlight bus operators—we want to spotlight our amazing riders as well! Thank you…

  • Deep Drive: Who Rides PSTA and Community Sentiment Survey Results

    Let’s dive into the data and see all the different types of people who rely on PSTA—and see the results of our Community Sentiment Survey! For this month’s installment of Deep Drive, we’re going to dive into exactly who rides PSTA. From students headed to class and employees commuting to work to citizens on their…

  • Behind the Wheel: Calvin Ray Davis

    Welcome to our first installment of a series that will highlight the passionate people who make PSTA amazing! Photo of Calvin Ray Davis alongside the cover of his new book. Real talk—we have some of the best of the best working at PSTA. While we’ve been diving into complex topics through our “Deep Drive” series,…