Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) has launched a request for qualifications seeking qualified planning and engineering firm to conduct the Pinellas Aerial Gondola Feasibility Study. This study will examine two potential corridors/routes in the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

The final report will include data and information on the following areas:

• A purpose and need statement for each gondola project
• A Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis of each corridor or study area
• Recommended route alignments including the size, number, and locations of stations and maintenance areas
• Description of anticipated ROW or easement requirements
• Estimated capital, operating, and maintenance costs
• Ridership analysis and traffic impact analysis
• Recommended fare structure and revenue projections
• Project delivery and financing options

The deadline to submit the qualifications is March 08, 2021. You can find more information about this RFQ on our business opportunity page here.