NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Pinellas Transit Board delays Route 90 decision, cuts Safety Harbor Snapper service
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors voted to postpone a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year while officially approving the termination of the Snapper on-demand service in Safety Harbor. The board opted to maintain Routes 16 and 58, the Snapper Clearwater service, and the Grouper Airport Shuttle following public testimony regarding the impact of service cuts on residents.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
Residents in Safety Harbor will lose their on-demand Snapper transit service, while riders of Route 90 face uncertainty regarding their service's future until the board revisits the issue later this year.
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Who's Mentioned
personMark Shaw“Route 58 rider who testified on the importance of the route for commuting.”organizationPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority“Transit authority managing bus and shuttle services in Pinellas County.”personGabriel Ray“Clearwater student who testified on the impact of bus service on school activiti”personKeith Gamble“St. Pete resident who testified on the human impact of transit cuts.”personDarden Rice“PSTA Chief Planning and Community Affairs Officer.”personGloria Lepik-Corrigan“Clearwater resident and public transit accessibility advocate.”personRobin Shaw“Route 58 rider who testified on the nature of public transit.”