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The Gandy Debacle – Episode 1 – Sprawl Overload

With all of the discussion about toll roads these days, it really shouldn’t be surprising that some projects that were previously frowned upon are getting a second look. While I generally dislike the increasing trend of toll road construction here in Florida, I also realize that toll roads aren’t going away. In this blog seriesContinueContinue reading “The Gandy Debacle – Episode 1 – Sprawl Overload”

The stage is nearly set for Williams Park

The bus shelters around Williams Park have been removed, and boy does it create a different atmosphere already! From this point onward, you’ll begin to see a transformation of the park from a bus terminal, to a vibrant public commons. Please scroll through the gallery below to see what has changed around the park, inContinueContinue reading “The stage is nearly set for Williams Park”

PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16

Update – 2/14/16 The changes described in the original blog post below are now in effect. Please consult individual route schedules for new times and timepoints, and keep in mind which stop to get off at if you are transferring to another route. As of 8:45am this morning; PSTA has updated Real Time to reflectContinueContinue reading “PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16”

Gasparilla 2016

Pirates, and Beads, and Transit…oh my! Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 30,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2016”

Williams Park Bus Shelter Dismantling

If you’ve been by Williams Park in Downtown St. Petersburg during the past week, you may have noticed something different. That’s right, the various bus shelters that currently surround the park are slowly coming down as part of an effort by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to discontinue using the park as a transferContinueContinue reading “Williams Park Bus Shelter Dismantling”

MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules

  Monday, January 18, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on MLKContinueContinue reading “MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules”

Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport

As the unprecedented construction continues at Tampa International Airport, passengers – and those planning to pick up or drop off passengers – should be aware of capacity constraints at the Short-Term Parking Garage that will transpire over the course of the next month and a half. What’s Happening? Per the Tampa Bay Times, which prettyContinueContinue reading “Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport”

PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD

PSTA Route 74 Detour Beginning on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Route 74 will be on a long-term detour in the Gateway area – due to construction activities along Gandy Blvd N (State Rd 694), between I-275 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N. Because of the uncertainty inContinueContinue reading “PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD”