The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee is advancing regional connectivity through initiatives like the ferry feasibility study with Forward Pinellas and stakeholder collaborations with Brightline, TIA, and Westshore Alliance. The committee is also supporting the October 26 launch of PSTA’s SPARK route, a high-frequency service connecting Eckerd College to Grand Central Station to improve transit access across Pinellas.

The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Housing, Land Use & Development Committee is advancing affordable housing, historic preservation, and permitting reform to support balanced growth. Recent initiatives include exploring transit-oriented development zoning, hosting a Permitting Round Table, and collaborating with city officials to improve transparency and efficiency in the permitting process.