ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Both the City of St. Pete and the City of Tampa are slated to vote today on their part of an agreement that would secure a new cross bay ferry service.

Under the proposed agreement, PSTA would oversee ferry operations. Pinellas County’s public transit provider is using part of a $4.8 million federal grant to buy at least one boat that would be used for the new ferry service. Tampa Bay Sea Taxi, which is operated by locally-owned Hubbards Marina, has been selected under a preliminary agreement to operate the new service.

What You Need To Know • St. Pete and Tampa both voting Thursday on their portion of ferry agreement • After both cities and PSTA vote, work will begin to find a boat • PSTA says tickets will likely cost less • New ferry service will not use

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