Pinellas rethinking transit system

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is examining issues such as tourists having to change buses at least once to get to the airport and how to improve wait times as part of a year-long study that could redraw its transit system, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Ridership has climbed for the past two years, but the growth has come in spite of rising rates and reductions in service. The agency is strapped for the cash it needs to add buses and expand routes. For the full story, click here.