NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 20, 2026Hillsborough
Pinellas transit officials warn Amendment 3 could eliminate 25 bus routes and 120 jobs
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officials report that if Florida's proposed Amendment 3 passes, the agency faces a $34 million budget shortfall that could force the elimination of 25 bus routes, 120 jobs, and the cancellation of new ferry and airport express services. The agency projects these cuts would be necessary to offset significant property tax revenue losses starting in 2027.
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If Amendment 3 is approved by voters in November, Pinellas County residents could lose access to major transit routes, specialized disability transportation, and planned ferry services due to a projected $15 million to $22 million annual drop in PSTA property tax revenue.
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Who's Mentioned
personMike Twitty“Pinellas County Property Appraiser”locationTampa“City involved in ferry funding”organizationPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority“Public transit provider for Pinellas County”personDebbie Leous“Chief Financial Officer at PSTA”personDarden Rice“Chief of Planning and Community Affairs at PSTA”locationTampa International Airport“Destination for the proposed 727 Airport Express bus”locationSt. Petersburg“City involved in ferry funding”