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We’re always happy to connect with members of the media. If you have a press pass and would like to schedule an interview, just reach out. We’d love to chat about what’s happening at PSTA.

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For breaking news or emergency situations, our media liaison is available around the clock. After hours, please call 727-488-8237 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Media Inquiries Contact:

Stephanie Weaver
Communications & Public Relations Manager
Email: sweaver@psta.net
Office: 727-540-1853
Cell: 727-249-6542

To request press releases from the archive, please contact the media liaison.

Press Releases

  • Psta Bus Operator Tests Positive For Covid 19 818

    PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19 (8/18) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2020 PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19   St. Petersburg, Fla– The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) received notification from a bus operator, that the operator had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). This is the tenth public-facing employee testing positive…

  • Construction Begins On Historic Sunrunner

    Construction Begins on Historic SunRunner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2020 Construction Begins on Historic SunRunnerFTA presents $21.8 million check for project   St. Petersburg, Fla – State and local officials gathered in St. Petersburg today to officially break ground on the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line (click here for media kit). Called…

  • Psta Board Of Directors Approve Contract With David Nelson Construction To Build First Bus Rapid Transit In Tampa Bay

    PSTA Board of Directors Approve Contract with David Nelson Construction to Build First Bus Rapid Transit in Tampa Bay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 PSTA Board of Directors Approve Contract with David Nelson Construction to Build First Bus Rapid Transit in Tampa Bay   St. Petersburg, Fla – Today, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority…

  • Psta Bus Operator Tests Positive For Covid 19 717

    PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19 (7/17) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19   St. Petersburg, Fla– The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) received notification from a bus operator, that the operator had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). This is the ninth public-facing employee testing positive for…

  • Psta Bus Operator Tests Positive For Covid 19 715

    PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19 (7/15) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 15, 2020 PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19   St. Petersburg, Fla– The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) received notification from a bus operator, that the operator had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). This is the eighth public-facing employee testing positive for…

  • Psta Bus Operator Tests Positive For Covid 19 710

    PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19 (7/10) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020 PSTA Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19   St. Petersburg, Fla – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) received notification from a bus operator, that the operator had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). This is the seventh public-facing employee testing positive…

  • Psta Named A Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business By The League Of American Bicyclists

    PSTA Named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2020 PSTA Named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American BicyclistsPSTA First Transportation Organization to Receive this Award   St. Petersburg, Fla – Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority…

  • Beach To Burg Brt To Be Called Sunrunner

    Beach to ‘Burg BRT to be called SunRunner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2020 Beach to ‘Burg BRT to be called SunRunnerSunRunner stations to feature public art   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – Anchored by the Sunshine City on one end, and a community known as the sunset capital of Florida on the other end, it should…

  • Psta Debuts First Inductive Wireless Charging Station On Us East Coast

    PSTA Debuts First Inductive Wireless Charging Station on US East Coast FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2020   PSTA Debuts First Inductive Wireless Charging Station on US East Coast   St. Petersburg, FL – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officially opened the first inductive wireless charging station on the US East Coast. This new wireless charging…

  • Psta Announces Return Of Downtown St Petersburg Looper Service Restores Service On Multiple Routes

    PSTA Announces Return of Downtown St. Petersburg Looper Service & Restores Service on Multiple Routes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2020   PSTA Announces Return of Downtown St. Petersburg Looper Service & Restores Service on Multiple Routes    St. Petersburg, Fla – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is announcing the return of the Downtown St. Petersburg…