Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority public meetings in 2025
58 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to discuss action items including the Tampa Bay Ferry contract and board officer appointments. The body will also review a consent agenda featuring legal services and licensing agreements.
- Tampa Bay Ferry contract and related interlocal and license agreements
- Amendment and lease agreement with TransDev
- Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licensing
- Legal services for Brad Miller
- Claim settlements
Nominating Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Nominating Committee will meet to appoint board officers for fiscal year 2026 and assign members to standing committees. The committee will also review staff recommendations for board assignments.
- FY26 Board Officers appointment
- Board Committee Appointments
- Staff recommendations for board assignments
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider action items regarding ferry services and paratransit operations. The body will also review Microsoft licensing and claim settlements. Monthly and quarterly financial reports are scheduled for discussion.
- Tampa Bay Ferry Service Contract
- Amendment to Lease Agreement with TransDev
- Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licensing
- Claim Settlements
- Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will meet to receive updates on contractors Uber and zTrip. The committee will also review ridership and performance statistics for September.
- Contractor updates from Uber and zTrip
- Review of September operating statistics and ridership by route
- Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The committee will meet virtually to discuss transit updates. The primary agenda item is a report on the Connected Community Bus Network.
- Connected Community Bus Network Update presented by Jacob Labutka and Amanda Baird
Executive Committee
The PSTA Executive Committee will meet to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes and receive a legal services update. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approve October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Legal services update from Brad Miller
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to conduct a CEO evaluation and consider several contract extensions and amendments. The meeting includes updates on operating performance and ridership statistics.
- CEO Evaluation
- Second Amendment to the Clearwater Ferry Agreement
- First Amendment to the Clearwater Undergrounding of Electric Utilities Project Interlocal Agreement
- Vendor Managed Inventory Contract Extension
- Employee Uniforms contract
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee will review and vote on action items including a vendor managed inventory contract extension, employee uniforms, and a first amendment to the Clearwater undergrounding project. Reports on ridership, financials, and contracts will also be presented.
- Approve September 24, 2025 minutes
- Vendor Managed Inventory Contract Extension - Al Burns
- Employee Uniforms - Henry Lukasik/Al Burns
- First Amendment to Clearwater Undergrounding of Electric Utilities - Lucien Campillo
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will meet to discuss the roll-out of the Connected Community Bus Network. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.
- Connected Community Bus Network roll-out presentation
- Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to receive reports from the Chair and Forward Pinellas. The meeting includes an information item regarding the Connected Community Bus Network presented by Jacob Labutka.
- Information item: Connected Community Bus Network
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will meet to receive updates on state and federal legislation. The body will also consider the approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approval of August 6, 2025 minutes
- State Legislative Update by Ron Pierce
- Federal Legislative Update by Harry Glenn
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to review the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan and the FY26 Quarter 1 Scorecard. The committee will also consider a committee appointment for Brad Miller.
- Vision 2030 Strategic Plan
- Committee appointment of Brad Miller
- FY26 Quarter 1 Scorecard
- Approval of January 7, 2026 minutes
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to consider action items including a claim settlement and a contract amendment for the Clearwater Ferry. The body will also discuss the FY25 Strategic Plan and receive updates on financial policies and ridership performance.
- Planning Software Contracts
- Claim Settlement
- Amendment to the Clearwater Ferry Contract
- FY25 Strategic Plan
- Annual updates to Investment, Reserve, and Liability-Debt policies
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will hold public hearings on the proposed FY26 millage rate and budget, followed by votes to adopt final resolutions. The meeting also includes routine approvals, committee updates, and discussions on strategic planning and ferry contracts.
- Adopt final FY26 Millage Resolution
- Adopt final FY26 Budget Resolution
- Amendment to Clearwater Ferry Contract
- Planning Software Contracts
- Claim Settlement
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The Transit Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss ridership history and planning for North Pinellas Snapper MicroTransit. The body will also vote to approve meeting minutes from June and August 2025.
- North Pinellas Snapper MicroTransit Planning presentation
- Ridership History presentation
- Approval of June and August 2025 minutes
Public Hearing
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority board holds its first public hearing to review and discuss the proposed FY 2026 budget and tentative millage rate. Board members and staff will present details, take public comments, and consider adopting resolutions for the budget and tax rate. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
- Public hearing on Tentative FY26 Millage Rate and Budget
- Staff presentation on FY 2026 Proposed Budget Book
- Adopt Tentative FY 2026 Millage Resolution (Resolution 25-04)
- Adopt Tentative FY 2026 Budget Resolution (Resolution 25-05)
- Second public hearing on September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to approve routine items including janitorial supplies and a construction agreement with CSX. The board will also discuss 2026 state legislative priorities and receive updates on the strategic plan and connected community bus network.
- Approve janitorial supplies contract with Imperial Dade Paper
- Approve CSX Construction Agreement
- Discuss 2026 State Legislative Priorities
- Receive Strategic Plan update
- Receive Connected Community Bus Network update
Finance Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Finance Committee will act on several contracts including a spare AI voice system, janitorial supplies, and agreements with Eckerd College and CSX Construction. It will also receive reports on ridership, financial performance, and quarterly updates.
- Approve July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve Spare AI Voice contract with Chris Macklin
- Approve Janitorial Supplies contract with Imperial Dade Paper
- Approve Eckerd College Agreement with Lucien Campillo
- Approve CSX Construction Agreement with Lucien Campillo
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will receive updates on PSTA contractors and the rollout of the Connected Community Bus Network. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Contractor updates from Jolley Trolley and TransDev
- Connected Community Bus Network rollout presentation
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s Transit Riders Advisory Committee will meet to hear reports on new AI-powered transit tools and the Connected Community Bus Network. The committee will also receive updates on the Access Spare app and a new bus map and wayfinding system. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Spare AI Voice presentation by Chris Macklin
- Access Spare App presentation by Kim Dubuc
- Connected Community Bus Network update by Darden Rice and Amanda Baird
- New bus map and wayfinding system introduction
- Public comment period for transit riders
Public Hearing
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is conducting a public hearing regarding the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Program of Projects. Staff will provide a presentation on the program, followed by an opportunity for public comment.
- FFY 2025 Program of Projects federal grants presentation
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, a CEO evaluation form, and a strategic plan update. They will also review quarterly performance metrics and the upcoming board agenda.
- Approve July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve CEO evaluation form for Brad Miller
- Review FY25 Q3 scorecard and strategic plan update
- Discuss draft FY26 organization scorecard
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee will meet to discuss state and federal legislative updates. The body is scheduled to review draft PSTA State Legislative Priorities.
- Approval of July 9, 2025 minutes
- Review of Draft PSTA State Legislative Priorities
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will act on employee benefits, a tentative tax levy for TRIM notices, a Live Local tax exemption resolution, and a construction contract for the Clearwater Station. The meeting also includes committee updates, performance reports, and public comment.
- Approve FY26 Employee Benefits
- FY26 Tentative Tax Levy for TRIM Notices
- Live Local Tax Exemption Resolution
- Clearwater Station Construction Contract
- Benchmarking PSTA's Fare Revenue and Expense Levels
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee will review and act on the FY26 millage rate, employee benefits, and a benefits broker contract amendment. It will also receive updates on ridership, financial performance, and contracts.
- Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- FY26 Millage Rate proposal
- Employee Benefits discussion
- Benefits Broker Contract Amendment
- Alternators purchase
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 millage rate. The committee will also review current ridership trends.
- FY26 Millage Rate
- Ridership Trends report
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a new evaluation form for the CEO. The committee will also discuss the draft agenda for the July Board meeting.
- Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of New CEO Evaluation Form
- Review of Draft July Board Agenda
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will discuss the proposed FY26 operating budget and federal grant approvals. The board is also considering a contract for federal lobbyist services and a property tax exemption under the Live Local act.
- FY26 Proposed Operating Budget
- Federal Grant Approvals (Program of Projects)
- Federal Lobbyist Services Contract
- Southside St. Pete CRA Mobility Study Contract Amendment
- Temporary Easement Agreement with Eckerd College
Finance Committee
The PSTA Finance Committee will meet to act on minutes from May 14, 2025, and consider a contract amendment for the Southside St. Pete CRA Mobility Study. It will also review the proposed FY26 operating budget and receive reports on ridership performance and monthly financials.
- Approve May 14, 2025 minutes
- Amend Southside St. Pete CRA Mobility Study contract (Jacob Labutka/Darden Rice)
- Review FY26 Operating Budget (Debbie Leous)
- Receive April ridership and financial reports
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will act on federal grant approvals, a property tax exemption resolution, and receive FY26 operating budget details. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals and informational presentations.
- Approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Federal Grant Approvals (Program of Projects) for FFY 2025
- Live Local Property Tax Exemption resolution (25-03)
- FY26 Operating Budget presentation and summary
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the proposed FY 2026 PSTA budget and the Spark service and route map. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Cross Bay Ferry.
- Review of FY 2026 Proposed Budget
- Discussion of The Spark Service and Route Map
- Cross Bay Ferry presentation
- Approval of March, April, and May 2025 minutes
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will convene on May 28, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, recognizing drivers, and acting on multiple contracts. The board will also receive updates on capital and operating budgets, committee reports, and performance metrics.
- Approve April 11 workshop and April 23 board minutes
- Approve printing services contract (Amanda Baird/Al Burns)
- Approve tire lease contract (Henry Lukasik)
- Approve Duke indemnity and easement agreements (Elizabeth Fazio)
- Approve Clearwater Station contract amendment (Elizabeth Fazio)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the proposed FY26 operating and capital budgets. The body will also consider action items regarding service contracts and facility agreements.
- FY26 Capital and Operating Budget reviews
- Passenger Ferry Vessel Grant
- Contracts for auditing, printing, and marketing services
- Tire lease contract
- Clearwater Station contract amendment
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The Transit Riders Advisory Committee will receive an information item on shelter and terminal cleaning services, presented by Henry Lukasik. The meeting also includes a report from Forward Pinellas and a chair’s update, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.
- Shelter & Terminal Cleaning Services review by Henry Lukasik
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its April 2, 2025 meeting and review a grant application for a passenger ferry vessel. The committee will also receive a quarterly scorecard and a draft agenda for the May board meeting.
- Approve April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review Passenger Ferry Vessel Grant application
- Receive FY25 Quarter 2 Organizational Scorecard
- Discuss Draft May Board Agenda
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to discuss a grant for a passenger ferry vessel. The committee will also review the FY25 Quarter 2 organizational scorecard and the draft May Board agenda.
- Passenger Ferry Vessel Grant
- FY25 Quarter 2 Scorecard
- Draft May Board Agenda
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will meet to discuss a passenger ferry vessel grant. The session includes updates on state and federal legislative matters and a review of the PSTA Access one-pager.
- Passenger Ferry Vessel Grant
- State Legislative Update
- Federal Legislative Update
- PSTA Access One-Pager
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet to consider several consent agenda items including vehicle replacements and safety planning. The board will also address contract options for strategic communications and access mobility.
- Replacement support vehicles
- Strategic Communications contract option with Catalyst
- Access Mobility contract extensions with Bay Area Metro, Lyft, and Uber
- Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (Resolution 25-02)
- Claim settlement
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider action items regarding replacement support vehicles and a strategic communications contract option. The body will also discuss contract extensions for PSTA Access Mobility and a claim settlement.
- Replacement support vehicles
- Strategic communications contract option with Catalyst
- PSTA Access Mobility contract extensions for Bay Area Metro, Lyft, and Uber
- Claim settlement
- February monthly financial report
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 19, review the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, and receive updates on ridership and performance statistics for February 2025.
- Approve March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan review (Resolution 25-02)
- February 2025 ridership and performance statistics presentation
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to review information regarding a cleanup initiative and a customer experience focus group. The meeting is conducted via communication media technology.
- Cleanup Initiative discussion
- Customer Experience Focus Group summary and presentation
Planning Committee
The PSTA Planning Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear updates on the Connected Community Bus Network and the Shelter Program. No new decisions are scheduled.
- Approve January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Connected Community Bus Network update presented by Jacob Labutka
- Shelter Program update presented by BJ Gavin
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its March 5, 2025 meeting and review the draft agenda for the April 2, 2025 board meeting. No substantive decisions or policy discussions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee will elect a Committee Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also receive updates on state and federal legislative matters.
- Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
- State Legislative Update by Ron Pierce
- Federal Legislative Update by Harry Glenn
Nominating Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Nominating Committee will meet to elect its chair and vice-chair and nominate officers for the 2025 board. The committee will also consider staff recommendations for committee appointments and board assignments.
- Elect Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
- Nominate 2025 Board Officers
- Committee Appointments (PSTA Board Committee Assignments)
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will open its March 26 meeting with recognition of outgoing and incoming members, then vote on routine items such as February minutes, a computer refresh, printer purchases, and a Clearwater Station artwork contract. Staff will also present the FY 24 audit and updates on the Connected Community Bus Network.
- Approve February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
- Computer Refresh Project – Kessia Harris
- Multifunctional Printers & Copiers purchase
- Clearwater Station Artwork Contract – Elizabeth Fazio/Amanda Baird
- FY 24 Audit Report presentation – Debbie Leous
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the FY 2024 Audit Report and the January monthly financial and ridership reports. The body is scheduled to take action on a computer refresh project, printer and copier updates, and a claim settlement. A contract for artwork at the Clearwater Station is also on the agenda for action.
- FY 24 Audit Report
- Computer Refresh Project
- Multifunctional Printers & Copiers
- Clearwater Station Artwork Contract
- Claim Settlement
Planning Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Planning Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and review the Connected Community Bus Network (CCBN) proposal, including its Title VI Service Equity Analysis.
- Approve February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review Connected Community Bus Network proposal with Title VI Service Equity Analysis
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The Transit Riders Advisory Committee will review and vote on January and February 2025 meeting minutes, discuss updated meeting guidelines, and receive updates on the Connected Community Bus Network equity analysis. The committee will also hear presentations on bus size options and the TRAC Initiative.
- Approve January & February 2025 meeting minutes
- Review Meeting Guidelines by Bob Lasher
- Discuss Connected Community Bus Network equity analysis
- Hear Bus Size Presentation by Devan Deal
- Review TRAC Initiative summary by Bob Lasher
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will convene to approve the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss vacancies on its committees. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Approve February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review committee vacancies summary
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee will convene to approve minutes from the February 12 meeting and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. A lobbyist extension is also on the action agenda.
- Approve February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Federal lobbyist extension for Al Burns
- State legislative update by Ron Pierce
- Federal legislative update by Harry Glenn
Board of Directors
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors will decide on an interlocal agreement with Clearwater to underground electrical utilities along transit corridors and receive a presentation on the City of St. Petersburg Pier Electric Tram Project. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Connected Community Bus Network and hear updates from committees and staff.
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Clearwater for Undergrounding of Electrical Utilities
- City of St. Petersburg Pier Electric Tram Project presentation
- Connected Community Bus Network Public Hearing
- Cigna Healthy Workforce Award presentation
- Cross-Bay Ferry Service update
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will receive updates on the Connected Community Bus Network and the Shelter Program. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting.
- Connected Community Bus Network update
- Shelter Program update
- Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will evaluate criteria for auditing services and discuss the transfer of HART funds for a ferry boat. The meeting also includes reviews of December ridership statistics and monthly financial reports.
- Evaluation criteria for auditing services
- Transfer of HART funds for ferry boat
- December ridership and operating statistics
- Monthly financial report
- Quarterly reports
Transit Riders Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to review updates on the Connected Community Bus Network and discuss TRAC initiatives. The meeting includes reports from the Chair and Forward Pinellas.
- TRAC Initiative Discussion
- Connected Community Bus Network Update
Executive Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Committee will convene to approve the minutes from its January 8, 2025 meeting and receive a first-quarter scorecard for fiscal year 2025. The committee will also discuss an emergency policy resolution regarding CEO duties and review a draft agenda for the February board meeting.
- Approve January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review FY25 Quarter 1 Organization Scorecard
- Consider Board Emergency Policy resolution (CEO-Duties Emergency)
- Review draft February Board Agenda
Legislative Committee
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Legislative Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss a transfer of funds for a ferry boat, and receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. The committee will also hear public comments and adjourn with the next meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025.
- Approve January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Transfer of HART funds for ferry boat (details in PowerPoint)
- Florida Transportation Commission survey discussion
- Federal Executive Orders on Transportation Network Companies ban
- PSTA comments on FTA’s ban of TNC usage
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review a transit infrastructure concrete construction contract and a Title VI analysis for the Clearwater Ferry. The meeting also includes appointments for board officers and committees.
- Transit Infrastructure Concrete Construction Contract
- Clearwater Ferry Title VI Analysis
- Board Officers and Committee Appointments
- Connected Community Bus Network information item
- Proposed Federal Ban of Transportation Network Companies (Uber and Lyft) discussion