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Traffic signal upgrade at Seminole and Park boulevards targets November completion

U.S. Transportation Secretary discusses Port Tampa Bay investment
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will receive $16.5 million to build a new 249-passenger ferry.

PSTA ferry service vessel arrives in Pinellas County
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced Monday that the Bay Breeze, one of the boats acquired for its new ferry service, has arrived in Tarpon Springs. The asset will now undergo refurbishment. According to a prepared statement, the Bay Clipper, PSTA’s second vessel,…
Jenkins Creek boat ramp closed for emergency repair

County seeks $148 million in grants for East Lake Road widening, Keystone safety fixes

PSTA to hold public hearings this month
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will hold public hearings Aug. 19 (beginning at 10:30 a.m.) and Aug. 26 (beginning at 9 a.m.) to seek public comment on proposed service eliminations and fare increases. Both events will take place at the organization’s St.…

Jeff Brandes selected for Florida’s Transportation Hall of Fame
“I’m honored to have played some small part in the discussions at least on the policy front.”

Catch a bus to Tampa airport from St. Pete? Here’s how, starting this fall

City installs bike lane barrier devices on First Avenue N.
“It’s really easy for people, if they’re not paying attention or the motorist isn’t staying in their lane, to drift over into the bike lane.”

New traffic light to be added on U.S. 41

Beckett Bridge replacement could begin next spring
