NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Pinellas Transit Board delays Route 90 decision and 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 end 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.
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Residents who rely on Route 90 for transit between St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach will see no immediate service changes, while Safety Harbor residents will lose their Snapper on-demand transit option.
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Who's Mentioned
personMark Shaw“Route 58 rider who testified regarding transit dependency.”organizationPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority“Transit authority managing bus and shuttle services in Pinellas County.”personGabriel Ray“Clearwater student who testified on the impact of transit on school activities.”personKeith Gamble“St. Pete resident who testified on the human impact of service 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.”