PSTA announces SunRunner grand opening date

July 14, 2022

The new service will make its debut in the Tampa Bay region Oct. 21, 2022.

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's (PSTA) SunRunner bus rapid transit (BRT) will make its debut in the Tampa Bay region Oct. 21, 2022.

“I am excited to officially announce the grand opening of the SunRunner, a project that will truly transform the Tampa Bay region,” said Brad Miller, CEO, PSTA. “As our area’s first rapid transit system, the SunRunner will introduce enhanced customer service and connectivity, and encourage new economic growth for the region.”

The SunRunner features semi-dedicated lanes, limited stops and safety enhancements for riders including level boarding platforms and crosswalks. The 10.3-mile line will connect St. Pete Beach, one of the best beaches in the U.S., with downtown St. Petersburg.

It will include 30 stations with buses running every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening.

The SunRunner will also be free for riders for the first six months of service.