Update: As of 2/7/18, entries for the PSTA routes are still showing on OBA, but data is no longer being fed over to the interface. The entries will be removed entirely around 2/18/18, when PSTA performs its next GTFS update to coincide with the 2/18/18 service changes. As of 2/25/18, all PSTA GTFS data hasContinueContinue reading “OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18”
Category Archives: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
My experience using the MCAT Skyway ConneXion bus line
Travelling between Pinellas and Manatee Counties has always been a challenge. Being that there has been no public transit services, outside of any intercity bus lines (i.e. Greyhound), everyone is pretty much left to drive from A to B. That picture changed on April 1, 2016 with the introduction of Manatee County Area Transit’s SkywayContinueContinue reading “My experience using the MCAT Skyway ConneXion bus line”
PSTA, four other FL transit agencies, snag FTA Low-No Grants
Even though Hurricane Irma brought a lot of uncertainty to Florida’s transit agencies this past couple of weeks, there has been some very good news to help balance things out. On September 15, 2017, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the 51 recipients of the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Program grant. The grant,ContinueContinue reading “PSTA, four other FL transit agencies, snag FTA Low-No Grants”
Updates to the OneBusAway interface for Tampa Bay
During the past week, a couple of updates have been made to OneBusAway for Tampa Bay, particularly the smartphone app. Bike Share Layer The folks at Coast Bike Share have been working with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and the Center for Urban Transportation Research to add capabilities to the OneBusAway smartphone app that wouldContinueContinue reading “Updates to the OneBusAway interface for Tampa Bay”
PSTA June 4, 2017 Service Changes
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be enacting scheduling changes to the Central Ave Trolley, as well as Routes 18, 34, 66L, and 67. The most significant changes will be to the trolley and Route 34. New schedules are available at http://www.psta.net. Central Ave Trolley The Central Ave TrolleyContinueContinue reading “PSTA June 4, 2017 Service Changes”
PSTA Board votes to purchase two battery electric buses
At the February 22, 2017 board meeting, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority board voted to purchase two 35-foot battery electric transit buses, plus a charging station from BYD Motors at a cost not to exceed $2,200,000. Nine members voted for the purchase while five voted against. One or two members were not present at the meeting.ContinueContinue reading “PSTA Board votes to purchase two battery electric buses”
Winter 2017 Service Change Roundup – PSTA, Votran, and HRT
It’s that time again; time to implement another round of service changes. This time, I was a tad late in posting the January, 2017 changes for Hampton Roads Transit and Volusia County Transit. So I decided to roll in those changes into one blog post with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s February, 2017 service changes.ContinueContinue reading “Winter 2017 Service Change Roundup – PSTA, Votran, and HRT”
PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3
On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. I wasContinueContinue reading “PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3”
PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1
On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. In thisContinueContinue reading “PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1”
Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update.
With the October, 2016 Service Changes approved, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has once again changed the detour routing for Route 74 between Gateway Mall and Pinellas Park. This time however, the changes are permanent, and permanent bus stops have been placed along the corridor. Please be mindful of where the new stops areContinueContinue reading “Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update.”
The Global Transit Guidebook 