Brad Miller, CEO Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the PSTA was awarded $21.8 million in federal grants for construction of the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
The funds, which were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA), will cover some of the costs to link downtown St. Petersburg to our county’s beaches.
The first transit project of its kind in the Tampa Bay region, BRT is a globally proven solution to improve transit reliability and address traffic congestion.
Here are some Features on the Pinellas County project:
- Include semi-dedicated lanes
- Limited stops and safety enhancements for riders including level boarding platforms and ADA compliant crosswalks.
Visitors to the Sunshine City will be able to enjoy a quick, low-cost, and frequent bus service to destinations along the Central Avenue corridor, South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach.
It will offer an affordable commute option for the 50,000 jobs located within a half of mile of the project corridor.
The BRT Construction is expected to be complete in 2022.
To get more information on the project click here
(PSTA)
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