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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)St. Petersburg, Florida
Transit’s Multipronged Approach to Improving Health & Wellness
Jacob Labutka, AICP
Project Planner
PSTA and Pinellas County
Population of 970,637
Median age of 48
24 municipalities – 22 served by PSTA
Health, manufacturing, and financial services
Significant tourism industry
44 bus routes
12+ million trips annually
DOH Community Health Assessment
Built environment / access to
transportation one of five health priority areas
Partner Organizations Studies
Improving health outcomes and access to transportation is part of an equity-driven growth model
Unite Pinellas
Equity Profile
“Often without the basics – food, transportation, housing – individuals cannot adequately achieve or
maintain ongoing, quality health.”
FHSP
A Pathway to Health Equity Through Housing
“Physical environment factors consider conditions such as housing, transportation and air and water quality,
which have a significant impact on health outcomes and quality of life.”
FHSP
Health Equity Brief
St. Pete Complete Streets Implementation Plan
Supporting improved public health cited as a plan goal
Plan will integrate with increased investments in transit and transit-
oriented development
Battery Electric Bus Deployment
Battery electric buses (BEB) eliminate mobile criteria air pollutant (CAP) emissions
BEB deployment strategy will target major corridors adjacent to Environmental Justice areas
Mobile Food Pantry Program
PSTA is working with Feeding Tampa Bay to launch a mobile food pantry program
Events to be held near major transfer centers with multiple routes
Healthy Hop
Trips must begin and end within Tarpon Springs
65+ years of age, and low income only
Health related travel only
On-demand or pre-scheduled up to two weeks in advance
Take two round trips or four one-way trips per calendar month