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PSTA secures federal grant to buy cross-bay ferry boats, issues RFP this summer
Summary
PSTA accepted a $4.86 million federal grant to acquire cross-bay ferry vessels and plans an RFP this summer; the agency also extended a cost-sharing agreement to five years while evaluating long-term financial feasibility.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority told the Forward Pinellas board on June 9 that PSTA has accepted a $4,860,000 federal grant intended to support ownership of cross-bay ferry vessels and is preparing a request for proposals this summer for ferry operations and procurement.
The grant and upcoming RFP matter for regional transit because PSTA hopes owning one or two vessels will reduce dependence on private leases and improve the financial viability of a regular passenger…
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