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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Friday, December 7, 2012

North County Connector Buses Will Pick You Up at Home

An new bus service for north Pinellas County begins Dec. 10. You can try it for free through the end of December.

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an new bus system designed especially for north county suburbs, including Dunedin. Local leaders and PSTA officials celebrated the upcoming launch of PSTA's new North County Connector routes during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.  PSTA considered input from local residents when designing the three new bus routes which will serve Dunedin, East Lake, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Countryside, Oldsmar, and Westchase. "It was basically designed by the public," Brad Miller, PSTA C.E.O, said. The North County Connector routes will feature mini buses that can accommodate up to 14 seated passengers and up to two wheelchairs or scooters. Because the buses are smaller, they offer a quieter ride and …

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Month of Free Rides on New Bus Service Begin Dec. 10

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority celebrates the launch of the North County Connector service during a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The service doesn't officially start until Monday, but ridership is free through Dec. 31.

Public transit officials are granting free rides to northern Pinellas County passengers of three new bus routes for the kick-off month beginning Dec. 10. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will offer the free rides through the end of the month. On Tuesday, officials celebrate the launch of the North County Connector service during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Shoppes at Boot Ranch in Palm Harbor. The North County Connectors will serve outlying north county residents trying to reach the main Pinellas bus routes, connecting to Pasco County Public Transit and HART. How it works:  The connector picks up riders from in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, East Lake, Tarpon Springs and Oldsmar within a three-quarter-mile radius from PSTA's fixed …

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