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City Council backs PSTA-led plan to revive Tampa–St. Pete ferry, prioritizes North Basin dock
Summary
The City of St. Petersburg voted unanimously to approve an amended interlocal agreement that would place year‑round Tampa–St. Pete ferry operations under the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and use Hubbard—s/Tampa Bay Sea Taxi as the operator.
The City of St. Petersburg voted unanimously to approve an amended interlocal agreement on Tuesday that would shift oversight of a year‑round Tampa–St. Pete ferry to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and designate Hubbard—s/Tampa Bay Sea Taxi as the preferred operator.
Advocates and city staff said the new model would pair a regional transit authority—s operating and grant capacity with Hubbard—s maritime experience, and would bring federal funds and concessions revenue into the service to reduce the local subsidy. "We have a new approach, a new day for the ferry," said Evan Morey, the city's director of Transportation and Parking Management, noting PSTA has secured nearly $5 million in federal grant money toward vessels.
Council members described…
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