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New PSTA 'Spark' Bus Service Connects South St. Pete to Downtown and Beach

FOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 27, 20252 min1,494 views
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Launch of the Spark Bus Service

  • πŸš€ The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has launched Spark, a new high-frequency express bus service.
  • πŸ“ This service connects South St. Petersburg, including Eert College, to downtown St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach.

Route and Schedule Details

  • ⚑ The electric express bus operates daily along 34th Street South from Eert College to Grand Central Station.
  • ⏰ Buses run every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes during early mornings and late nights, from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Spark aims to improve transit access, shelters, and sidewalks along its route, fulfilling master plan needs.

Benefits for Students and Community

  • πŸŽ“ Students from Eert College, Gibbs High School, and Panellis Technical College ride for free.
  • πŸ’° This provides an affordable transportation option for students to reach downtown, internships, and jobs, avoiding expensive ride-sharing costs.
  • 🀝 PSTA views Spark as a symbol of innovation, equity, and community partnerships, building on the success of the Sunrunner service.

Station Upgrades and Funding

  • πŸ’‘ Eighteen Spark stations have been upgraded with new shelters, improved lighting, and digital screens displaying real-time bus information.
  • πŸ’° An FDOT grant contributed over $1 million towards the operational costs of the new service.
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