St. Pete Accepting Applications for Citizen Representative on PSTA Board of Directors

St. Petersburg City Council Accepting Applications for Citizen Representative Position on PSTA Board of Directors

August 2, 2024 - St. Petersburg City Council is looking for residents to apply for the PSTA Citizen Representative position on the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 15, 2024.

The Citizen Representative is an excellent opportunity for leaders invested in improving local and regional transit and regional transportation issues. Applicants should have a familiarity and interest in transportation issues, utilize public transit, have a financial background, and have an understanding of St. Pete's role and impact on the local community through ongoing projects.

About the Board

PSTA Board meetings are generally held on the 4th Wednesday of the month, beginning at 9 a.m., and are held at PSTA Headquarters, 3201 Scherer Dr. PSTA also holds a Budget Public Hearing in September, beginning at 6 p.m. The current City Council member PSTA representatives are City Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders and City Council Member Gina Driscoll, who also serves as the PSTA Board Chair. Terms are for 3 years, and a board member may not serve more than three consecutive terms. The current term would begin October 1.

Who Should Apply

Applicants should have:

• Familiarity with transportation and transit issues, such as bus rider experiences and needs, funding/finance/budget considerations and outlook, and an understanding of regional challenges and opportunities

• An understanding of St. Pete's role in important specific projects, like the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Mobility Study, 34th Street Express Service, and the Clearwater Intermodal Center

• A learning mindset to incorporate information, show adaptability, and flexibility, and be proactive

How to Apply

Applicants can email their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 15, 2024.

A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2024, where applicants will introduce themselves and briefly talk about their interest in serving as the PSTA Citizen Representative. St. Petersburg City Council will vote for the PSTA St. Petersburg Citizen representative at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, which is currently scheduled for September 5, 2024.

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