Car-Free St. Pete
@carfreestpete.bsky.social
Saving the planet one car-free trip at a time by encouraging people to walk, bike, & ride in DTSP! #CarFreeStPete
@ridepsta.bsky.social has begun a competitive procurement process to select a private operator to relaunch and manage a year-round, more frequent ferry connection between downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa.
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St. Pete–Tampa ferry prepares for relaunch with new operator search
After a three-month pause, daily ferry service across Tampa Bay is now one step closer to returning. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has begun a competitive procurement process to sele...
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August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
@ridepsta.bsky.social has begun a competitive procurement process to select a private operator to relaunch and manage a year-round, more frequent ferry connection between downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa.
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stpeterising.com/home/st-pete...
Waterfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. We have some amazing paths in St. Pete, but why are they so rare in the US?
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We Should All Be Biking Along the Beach
Oceanfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. Why are they so rare in the US?
www.bloomberg.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Waterfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. We have some amazing paths in St. Pete, but why are they so rare in the US?
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Did you know that the plans, studies & projects that Forward Pinellas works on can affect your daily life? Want to know how you can you have a say in the process? Check out the new “Forward Pinellas, Explained" StoryMap, to learn more!
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Forward Pinellas, Explained
Learn about the role Forward Pinellas plays in integrating land use and transportation planning throughout Pinellas County
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August 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Did you know that the plans, studies & projects that Forward Pinellas works on can affect your daily life? Want to know how you can you have a say in the process? Check out the new “Forward Pinellas, Explained" StoryMap, to learn more!
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9e3c...
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9e3c...
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Even when all around is utter crap, cycling, even just a couple of miles to the shop, is a ray of sunshine managing to break through the grey clouds.
August 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Even when all around is utter crap, cycling, even just a couple of miles to the shop, is a ray of sunshine managing to break through the grey clouds.
The painted murals emblazoned across St. Pete streets could soon be removed at the behest of state & federal leaders.
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Tampa Bay crosswalk murals under threat by transportation officials
Pride and Black history art installations could be painted over.
www.tampabay.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The painted murals emblazoned across St. Pete streets could soon be removed at the behest of state & federal leaders.
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Don’t want your bike to get stolen? The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at noon to get yours!
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
Lock It or Lose It
The St. Pete Police Department & City Transportation will be at the library helping kids and teens register their bikes and will present on bike safety. Bike locks and helmets will...
splibraries.libcal.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Don’t want your bike to get stolen? The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at noon to get yours!
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
Great news, St. Pete! The deadline to complete the 2025 Community Survey has been extended to August 11. Your feedback is essential for shaping the City’s strategic plan, budget priorities, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
🔗 Take the survey today: stpete.org/2025survey
🔗 Take the survey today: stpete.org/2025survey
St. Petersburg
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August 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Great news, St. Pete! The deadline to complete the 2025 Community Survey has been extended to August 11. Your feedback is essential for shaping the City’s strategic plan, budget priorities, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.
🔗 Take the survey today: stpete.org/2025survey
🔗 Take the survey today: stpete.org/2025survey
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Churro loved emergency bike riding
August 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Churro loved emergency bike riding
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June 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
@ridepsta.bsky.social’s Universal Pass program is helping schools and organizations in our community provide free transportation for students, employees, and neighbors!
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psta.net/about-psta/n...
Deep Drive: All About UPASS | PSTA
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July 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
@ridepsta.bsky.social’s Universal Pass program is helping schools and organizations in our community provide free transportation for students, employees, and neighbors!
psta.net/about-psta/n...
psta.net/about-psta/n...
We are making an exciting announcement on Radio St. Pete today at noon! Tune into Car-Free Conversations on 96.7 FM or on their website: radiostpete.com
July 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We are making an exciting announcement on Radio St. Pete today at noon! Tune into Car-Free Conversations on 96.7 FM or on their website: radiostpete.com
Need a bike lock? We’ve got great news! The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at 12 pm to get yours
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
Lock It or Lose It
The St. Pete Police Department & City Transportation will be at the library helping kids and teens register their bikes and will present on bike safety. Bike locks and helmets will...
splibraries.libcal.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Need a bike lock? We’ve got great news! The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at 12 pm to get yours
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781
All Bayfront Hospital employees now have unlimited access to ride all Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes free of charge, both for work and personal use
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Orlando Health, PSTA partner for free employee bus access
For more than 2,000 employees and contractors of Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, there’s a new way to get to work – or anywhere else, for that matter. Effective immediately, workers at all Bayfront ...
stpetecatalyst.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
All Bayfront Hospital employees now have unlimited access to ride all Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes free of charge, both for work and personal use
stpetecatalyst.com/orlando-heal...
stpetecatalyst.com/orlando-heal...
America’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of government funding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest 🚴♀️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Cities Are Failing Their Female Cyclists
America’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of government funding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest.
www.bloomberg.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
America’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of government funding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest 🚴♀️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways. Check out these charts that explain why public transit is safer than driving 👇
www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-p...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-p...
These Charts Explain Why Public Transit Is Safer Than Driving
The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways
www.scientificamerican.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways. Check out these charts that explain why public transit is safer than driving 👇
www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-p...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-p...
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COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social
Bike slow
Ride thru fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
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Bike slow
Ride thru fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
1/2
July 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social
Bike slow
Ride thru fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
1/2
Bike slow
Ride thru fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
1/2
The City of St. Pete is considering adding protected bike lanes to 28th Street between 13th Ave N and 18th Ave S 🚲 Show your support at the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 from 6pm - 8pm at the Thomas "Jett" Jackson Recreation Center
activatestpete.org/28th-street-...
activatestpete.org/28th-street-...
Activate St Pete
Safe, sustainable streets for everyone in our community.
activatestpete.org
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The City of St. Pete is considering adding protected bike lanes to 28th Street between 13th Ave N and 18th Ave S 🚲 Show your support at the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 from 6pm - 8pm at the Thomas "Jett" Jackson Recreation Center
activatestpete.org/28th-street-...
activatestpete.org/28th-street-...
Join our Supporters Group to connect with like-minded transit advocates & stay up to date on public input sessions & advocacy opportunities 📢
🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...
💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!
🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...
💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!
July 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Join our Supporters Group to connect with like-minded transit advocates & stay up to date on public input sessions & advocacy opportunities 📢
🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...
💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!
🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...
💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!
Drop in at the 31st Street Safety Study Community Meeting on Monday, June 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm at the Marina Walk Apartments Community Room (4341 34th St. S) to share input on the recommended alternatives for the study.
www.stpete.org/residents/cu...
www.stpete.org/residents/cu...
June 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Drop in at the 31st Street Safety Study Community Meeting on Monday, June 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm at the Marina Walk Apartments Community Room (4341 34th St. S) to share input on the recommended alternatives for the study.
www.stpete.org/residents/cu...
www.stpete.org/residents/cu...
Celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow, June 19th from 11am to 5pm at the Catalyst on the Deuces! Come support your local community businesses - there will be vendors, artists, and more
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www.facebook.com/events/70825...
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow, June 19th from 11am to 5pm at the Catalyst on the Deuces! Come support your local community businesses - there will be vendors, artists, and more
www.facebook.com/events/70825...
www.facebook.com/events/70825...
Have you seen any of the over 40 new wayfinding signs were recently installed along the #PinellasTrail at 15 intersections? The signs are part of a collaborative effort between Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County, and FDOT
📸 Photography by Forward Pinellas
📸 Photography by Forward Pinellas
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Have you seen any of the over 40 new wayfinding signs were recently installed along the #PinellasTrail at 15 intersections? The signs are part of a collaborative effort between Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County, and FDOT
📸 Photography by Forward Pinellas
📸 Photography by Forward Pinellas
Our friends at Reimagine I-175 are hosting a Sunset Social this Saturday, June 14th from 6-9pm in the Campbell Park Pavillion #1. Whether you’re a longtime advocate or just curious about what Reimagine I-175 is all about, this is your chance to connect
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June 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our friends at Reimagine I-175 are hosting a Sunset Social this Saturday, June 14th from 6-9pm in the Campbell Park Pavillion #1. Whether you’re a longtime advocate or just curious about what Reimagine I-175 is all about, this is your chance to connect
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The St Pete Pride Parade is on June 28th from 2-10pm in the waterfront parks 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Get there #CarFreeStPete! PSTA will be offering FREE Park & Ride locations at Tropicana Field and St. Pete High and SunRunner, Central Avenue Trolley, & Route 9 will be FARE FREE for the parade
psta.net/how-to-ride/...
psta.net/how-to-ride/...
June 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The St Pete Pride Parade is on June 28th from 2-10pm in the waterfront parks 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Get there #CarFreeStPete! PSTA will be offering FREE Park & Ride locations at Tropicana Field and St. Pete High and SunRunner, Central Avenue Trolley, & Route 9 will be FARE FREE for the parade
psta.net/how-to-ride/...
psta.net/how-to-ride/...
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COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social
Bike slow
Ride through fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
Bike slow
Ride through fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
June 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social
Bike slow
Ride through fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
Bike slow
Ride through fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
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People who commute to work by either walking or cycling are significantly happier with their commutes even when lacking safe infrastructure.
We crave walkable spaces because they allow us to move and exercise without even thinking about it.
We crave walkable spaces because they allow us to move and exercise without even thinking about it.
June 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
People who commute to work by either walking or cycling are significantly happier with their commutes even when lacking safe infrastructure.
We crave walkable spaces because they allow us to move and exercise without even thinking about it.
We crave walkable spaces because they allow us to move and exercise without even thinking about it.