Traffic & Transit
Clearwater Ferry Expansion Offers Extra Day Of Service: PSTA
The Clearwater Ferry is offering expanded service Thursday through Sunday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said.
Updated: 4:45 p.m., Friday
CLEARWATER, FL — The Clearwater Ferry, in a partnership with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, expanded its service connecting downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach, according to a PSTA news release.
The expansion includes a new day of service, allowing the ferry to operate Thursday through Sunday. Previously, the ferry ran Friday through Sunday, PSTA officials said.
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PSTA and Clearwater city officials boarded the ferry Friday afternoon for the maiden voyage of its extended service.
The expansion is “a vital step in Clearwater’s post-Hurricane Milton recovery,” transit officials said.
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PSTA added, “This eco-friendly transit option enhances access to destinations like Coachman Park and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, supports local businesses, reduces traffic, and offers residents and visitors a scenic and memorable way to travel."
A Dunedin stop for the ferry service is planned down the road, though there is no set date yet as the docks were destroyed by hurricanes in the fall.
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