This year, there were 43 finalists for the on-campus program held December 8-9. The transit authority recently expanded its trolley service to four routes: the Central Avenue Trolley, the Downtown Looper, the Jolley Trolley and the Suncoast Beach Trolley.HOUGHTON, MI ()(readMedia)- Michigan Technological University's Leading Scholar Award is a competitive scholarship that is offered to incoming resident and non-resident students with exemplary leadership attributes and outstanding scholarly achievement. The PSTA currently operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles. The total cost of the SunRunner system is $41 million with the Federal Transit Authority kicking in $20.4 million and other funding coming from the state. Pete Beach beaches will take 30 to 35 minutes. The buses will run every 15 minutes and the 11-mile trip from downtown St. Petersburg and the Pinellas beaches with 25 station stops. “Through this electric vehicle investment, we are ensuring that Pinellas County residents benefit from cleaner air as we move toward a more sustainable, carbon-free energy system," Gerard said.Įlectric buses cost less to run than diesel, are easier to maintain, and each electric bus reduces 135 tons of carbon emissions from the air per year by providing public transit services as an alternative to personal vehicle use, Miller said.Īdditionally, the new SunRunner bus service is expected to launch this summer, using dedicated bus lanes between downtown St. Miller said the PSTA will save about $20,000 a year in diesel fuel costs with each electric bus. The battery range averages 200 miles or about 14 hours of operating time on a single charge. “PSTA is leading the way for our region to meet our green goal.”Įach electric bus is recharged one of three ways: overnight charging, regenerative braking and on-route charging stations. “PSTA is determined to deliver on the promise of a zero-emissions fleet by 2050,” said Miller. The PSTA has agreed to purchase 60 more electric buses. The new electric buses are expected to be on Pinellas County roads by 2024. Last month the PSTA agreed to purchase 60 electric buses over the next five years after unveiling four electric depot bus chargers in June for the six all-electric buses the county has already purchased. Petersburg, Dunedin and now Clearwater are urged to take a PSTA survey to help determine if the public wants the shuttles.Īdditionally, the PSTA is transitioning to energy-efficient, environmentally friendly electric buses. Residents who have tried the AVA shuttle in St. "Launching AVA in the city of Clearwater along Gulfview Boulevard will provide residents and visitors a safe, sustainable and reliable means of connecting to the beach walk hotel area and the Bayway district." “Continuing our partnership with PSTA only furthers our commitment to safely test autonomous shuttles in a variety of environments," said Beep CEO Joe Moye. "We’re excited to bring this driverless technology to North County and offer more people a chance to experience AVA." “The AVA project is the latest example of how PSTA is leading the way on innovative, sustainable transportation options," said Pat Gerard, chairwoman of the Pinellas County Commission.
“AVA not only represents the future of autonomous transportation, it is also a great example of what we can accomplish when we work together.” “TBARTA is proud to partner once again with PSTA in providing financial support for this project,” said David Green, executive director of TBARTA.
“We invite people of all ages to enjoy and leave with a better understanding of how technology can help enhance safety while providing clean-energy solutions that could transform transportation.” “We are beyond excited for the Clearwater community to try and experience AVA,” said Brad Miller, chief executive officer of the PSTA.
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