Due to the approaching storm,the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is planning to cancel all transit services on Wednesday, September 28th. The suspension of service could also be enacted earlier if tropical storm-force winds are sustained at 40 miles per hour Tuesday evening.
The suspension includes all PSTA routes, including PSTA Access, the Jolley Trolley and Looper services.
PSTA is currently working with Pinellas County Emergency Management to provide free bus transportation to designated shelters. Residents can view a list of shelters and routes on the Pinellas County website: www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/shelters.htm
PSTA is also postponing it’s Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28th. PSTA is rescheduling the meeting to occur on Wednesday, October 5th at 6 p.m. at PSTA Headquarters.
PSTA will update the local media about the status of service, so tune into your local newspaper, TV, radio and online news outlets for the most up-to-date information. Riders can also find the latest information on PSTA bus service by calling the InfoLine at 727-540-1900 or by visiting our Facebook and Twitter feeds at Ride PSTA.
PSTA will resume service as soon as it is deemed safe after the storm passes.