St. Pete Extra! November 2022 Edition
St. Pete Extra! November 2022 Edition
Special Edition: SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit
It's here! Tampa Bay's first-of-its-kind bus rapid transit service is now open to the public. Enjoy traffic-free cruising from beach to 'Burg 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight, with a bus coming every 15 minutes during peak times.
Learn all about the SunRunner at PSTA.net/SunRunner
YEAH, IT'S PRETTY COOL
We have to brag about some of the SunRunner's features:
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-board bike racks
- Smooth, level, multi-door boarding
- Free through April 2023, then pay seamlessly with your Flamingo Fares app or card
- Easy access to St. Pete's most iconic attractions
- Provides attractive car-free options
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THOSE RED LANES?
You may have noticed the red lanes along 1st Avenues North and South. Those are the SunRunner’s bus-and-turn lanes and they're reserved for the SunRunner buses and emergency vehicles to help them move more efficiently through traffic. But, ALL drivers can use the bus-and-turn lanes for up to one block before or after making a turn or accessing driveways, businesses and adjacent street parking.
RIDE FREE
Did you know the SunRunner is FREE to ride for the first six months of service? That’s right – from its launch in October 2022 through April 2023, the SunRunner will cost riders nothing to navigate from the beach to the ‘Burg and anywhere in between!
After its six-month launch period, SunRunner fares will be the same as PSTA’s regular service and payment will be accepted through the Flamingo Fares card and app.
MINI MOBILE MUSEUMS
Gracing 16 of the station platforms are stained glass designs by local artist Catherine Woods, intended to complement the flora, fauna and architecture of the station’s surroundings. While each station is a work of art in its own right, they also function together as one continuous design to create a mural-like effect.
Also, the SunRunner buses themselves feature the smiling Mr. Sun design we all know and love by local artist Chad Mize.
LET THE GOV'T HELP MAKE INTERNET MORE AFFORDABLE
This federal program pays your bill for service for eligible households up to $30 per month for broadband and a one-time discount of up to $100 towards a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
For more information, visit stpete.org/affordable-connectivity-program or AffordableConnectivity.gov
WE KNOW YULE LOVE THIS
Holidays in the Sunshine City is back! Join us for holiday happenings and festive fun for all ages.
Find the full schedule of events at stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents
PS, if your organization would like to participate in the Santa Parade, you can sign up until Monday, Nov. 7. More info at stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents