Car-Free St. Pete

St. Pete–Tampa ferry prepares for relaunch with new operator search After a three-month pause, daily ferry service across Tampa Bay is now one step closer to returning. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has begun a competitive procurement process to sele...

@ridepsta.bsky.social has begun a competitive procurement process to select a private operator to relaunch and manage a year-round, more frequent ferry connection between downtown St. Petersburg and downtown Tampa.

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We Should All Be Biking Along the Beach Oceanfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. Why are they so rare in the US?

Waterfront bicycle paths aren’t just a joy to ride on. They can help relieve beach traffic and mitigate the ill effects of overtourism. We have some amazing paths in St. Pete, but why are they so rare in the US?

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Forward Pinellas, Explained Learn about the role Forward Pinellas plays in integrating land use and transportation planning throughout Pinellas County

Did you know that the plans, studies & projects that Forward Pinellas works on can affect your daily life? Want to know how you can you have a say in the process? Check out the new “Forward Pinellas, Explained" StoryMap, to learn more!

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Even when all around is utter crap, cycling, even just a couple of miles to the shop, is a ray of sunshine managing to break through the grey clouds.

Tampa Bay crosswalk murals under threat by transportation officials Pride and Black history art installations could be painted over.

The painted murals emblazoned across St. Pete streets could soon be removed at the behest of state & federal leaders.

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Don’t want your bike to get stolen? The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at noon to get yours!

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St. Petersburg

Great news, St. Pete! The deadline to complete the 2025 Community Survey has been extended to August 11. Your feedback is essential for shaping the City’s strategic plan, budget priorities, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

🔗 Take the survey today: stpete.org/2025survey

Churro loved emergency bike riding

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@ridepsta.bsky.social ride into the weekend behind me! 🌅 #carfreestpete

@ridepsta.bsky.social’s Universal Pass program is helping schools and organizations in our community provide free transportation for students, employees, and neighbors!

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We are making an exciting announcement on Radio St. Pete today at noon! Tune into Car-Free Conversations on 96.7 FM or on their website: radiostpete.com

Need a bike lock? We’ve got great news! The library is partnering with the St. Pete Police Department to give away bike locks, discuss bike safety & help you register your bike. Go to the Johnson Community Library on Sat, Aug. 9 at 12 pm to get yours

splibraries.libcal.com/event/14780781

Orlando Health, PSTA partner for free employee bus access For more than 2,000 employees and contractors of Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, there’s a new way to get to work – or anywhere else, for that matter. Effective immediately, workers at all Bayfront ...

All Bayfront Hospital employees now have unlimited access to ride all Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes free of charge, both for work and personal use

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US Cities Are Failing Their Female Cyclists America’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of government funding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest.

America’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of government funding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest 🚴‍♀️

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These Charts Explain Why Public Transit Is Safer Than Driving The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways

The rates of fatal crashes and crime are both lower on public transportation than on roadways. Check out these charts that explain why public transit is safer than driving 👇

www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-p...

The Heat Advisory for Portland over the next 10 days. Current temp is 92. Highest this week is Wednesday at 97.

COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social

Bike slow
Ride thru fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water
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Activate St Pete Safe, sustainable streets for everyone in our community.

The City of St. Pete is considering adding protected bike lanes to 28th Street between 13th Ave N and 18th Ave S 🚲 Show your support at the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 from 6pm - 8pm at the Thomas "Jett" Jackson Recreation Center

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Join our Supporters Group to connect with like-minded transit advocates & stay up to date on public input sessions & advocacy opportunities 📢

🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...

💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!

Drop in at the 31st Street Safety Study Community Meeting on Monday, June 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm at the Marina Walk Apartments Community Room (4341 34th St. S) to share input on the recommended alternatives for the study.

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Celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow, June 19th from 11am to 5pm at the Catalyst on the Deuces! Come support your local community businesses - there will be vendors, artists, and more

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Have you seen any of the over 40 new wayfinding signs were recently installed along the #PinellasTrail at 15 intersections? The signs are part of a collaborative effort between Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County, and FDOT

📸 Photography by Forward Pinellas

Our friends at Reimagine I-175 are hosting a Sunset Social this Saturday, June 14th from 6-9pm in the Campbell Park Pavillion #1. Whether you’re a longtime advocate or just curious about what Reimagine I-175 is all about, this is your chance to connect

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The St Pete Pride Parade is on June 28th from 2-10pm in the waterfront parks 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Get there #CarFreeStPete! PSTA will be offering FREE Park & Ride locations at Tropicana Field and St. Pete High and SunRunner, Central Avenue Trolley, & Route 9 will be FARE FREE for the parade

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Weather prediction for next week shows temps in Portland over 90 degrees on Sunday and Monday, cooling later in the week. Results for Portland, OR, USA ∙ Choose area Sunny 87°F°C Precipitation: 0% Humidity: 31% Wind: 3 mph Weather Sunday 12:00 Sunny TemperaturePrecipitationWind Sunny 96°66° Mon Sunny 94°58° Tue Partly cloudy 88°56° Wed Partly cloudy 80°53° Thu Mostly cloudy 74°51° Fri Mostly cloudy 70°49° Sat Partly cloudy 73°50° Sun Partly cloudy 72°52° Heat Advisory

COOL TIPS for biking in extreme heat from our Slack + @bikeportland.org + @shift2bikes.bsky.social

Bike slow
Ride through fountains
Get bags off your back
Choose shady routes
Bike in coolest times of day
Freeze your drinks
Soak your shirt, bandanna & hat
Shorten route & add stops
Bring extra water

People who commute to work by either walking or cycling are significantly happier with their commutes even when lacking safe infrastructure.

We crave walkable spaces because they allow us to move and exercise without even thinking about it.

Here’s 27 seconds of The Ride of the Fancy Women. You’d be amazed at how riding a bike wearing a fascinator can put you in a wonderful mood.
(Video my face as I ride a bike, and I pan up to show the women riding behind me. I’m wearing a black fascinator and a silver sequinned shirt.)

This World Environment Day, remember: every car-free trip is a climate action. Whether you walk to lunch, bike to work, or take the SunRunner to the beach—you're helping clean our air and protect our planet. 🌎

#WorldEnvironmentDay #CarFreeStPete #ridepsta #publictransportation #CarFreeForThePlanet

Youth and Family Day - Eventeny Youth and Family Day - Celebrate love, inclusion, and family at St. Pete Pride’s Youth & Family Day! This free event invites LGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies to enjoy a playful day of activities, en...

The St. Pete Pride’s Youth & Family Day is this Saturday, June 7th from 10am-2pm at North Straub Park! 🏳️‍🌈

We encourage you to get there #CarFreeStPete! Consider taking the bus or riding your bike to beat the traffic

🔗 Find out more about the event: www.eventeny.com/events/spp20...

Join our Supporters Group to connect with like-minded transit advocates & stay up to date on public input sessions & advocacy opportunities

🔗 Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/share/g/19KL...

💬 Send us a message to be added to the Instagram group!

Safer walking and cycling crucial for road safety and better health As the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week kicks off around the world under the theme “Make walking and cycling safe,” WHO has launched a new toolkit to help governments promote active mobility – by making...

Did you know❓ Cycle lanes count for just 0.2% of the current road infrastructure worldwide. It’s time to demand safer streets that put the health & safety of pedestrians and cyclists first 👉 www.who.int/news/item/09...