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PSTA grant application could pave the way for electric buses

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officials are hoping to secure a federal grant that would help pay for nine all-electric buses. The agency is submitting a “lo-no” grant application to the Federal Transit Administration later this week. “Lo-no” stands for low or no emission vehicle. The grant would also pay for charging stations to support running the buses on two of the county’s smaller routes. Those include Route 32, which serves as the downtown St. Pete circular and Route 11 running…

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Rick Kriseman lays out 2016 legislative priorities

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St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman was first up at a Pinellas County Legislative Delegation meeting Tuesday to lay out his list of priorities for the legislative session next year. Two of his proposals are repeat asks from last year that were not approved. That includes funding for a Bus Rapid Transit pilot program that would create an express bus route connecting downtown St. Pete to the beaches along First Avenues North and South. Powerhouse State Senator Jack Latvala left a…

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PSTA officials hoping to use public input in bus improvement plan

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A series of public workshops aimed at letting bus riders have a hand in developing new routes begins this Saturday. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officials will also be on hand to explain what will happen to downtown buses when Williams Park stops serving as the area’s transit hub on Valentine’s Day. The first meeting is Saturday at the Campbell Park Recreation Center from 12:30-2 p.m. There PSTA representatives will hear from transit users how they think the agency should best spend…

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PSTA plans to have buses removed from Williams Park by Valentine’s Day

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Pinellas transit officials are looking into shifting bus stops away from downtown St. Pete’s Williams Park onto various other stops across the area. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO Brad Miller explained the plan during a City Council meeting Thursday morning. The idea is to change the some two-decade-old system Miller describes as “hub and spoke” into a more grid-oriented system. As it currently stands, most of PSTA’s east/west routes — nearly 20 — come in and out of Williams Park…

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PSTA earns financial reporting award

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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting recognizing the transit agency’s comprehensive annual financial report. This is the second year in a row PSTA has won that award. “Receiving this award two years in a row validates our dedication to strong financial management and transparent financial reporting,” said PSTA Chief Finance Officer Debbie Leous. “I am very proud of our entire finance department for maintaining such a strong record of accountability and…

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Brad Miller’s poor performance evaluation is a questionable step down from last year

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO Brad Miller received the worst performance evaluation he’s ever gotten since he started heading the transit agency in 2011. His average score based on rankings by his 15-member board this year is just 3.34. That’s down from 4.47 last year. While the ranking puts Miller in the “average” and “meets expectations” categories – a 2 is considered needs improvement and a 4 exceeds expectations – the number is a shocking detraction from Miller’s previous favorability…

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PSTA CEO Brad Miller faces uncertain future

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO Brad Miller’s job is on the line. Miller was ranked below average by 10 of 15 board members. Despite the poor performance, the board isn’t making a move to get rid of the controversial leader. During a committee meeting Monday, Dunedin Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski made a motion to fire Miller, but it failed for lack of a second. According to WTSP, whose coverage of PSTA has been historically critical of the agency and its leadership,…

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