Leveraging Transportation Impact Feesto Build Art in Transit Shelters

Cyndi Raskin-SchmittManager of Communications

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

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“Traditional” Art in Transit Projects

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Art in Transit Bus Shelters

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Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN Orlando, FLOrlando, FL

Scottsdale, AZScottsdale, AZ Ventura, CAVentura, CA

Transportation Impact Fees• Developers pay Transportation Impact Fees to

cities as part of permitting fees• In lieu of all or part of the fee, Pinellas County

ordinance allows a transportation improvement project that will add capacity to the surrounding system, or to increase mobility and reduce the dependence on automobile travel

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Bus Shelter Art Projects• PSTA partners with cities to use TIF toward

construction of bus shelters and associated amenities (bench, bike rack, trash can, lighting, etc.)

• $50,000 budget (slab provided, artist team responsible for all other costs including design, plans, engineering, production, transport, installation, permits, etc.)

• Local arts council coordinates call to artists

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Call to Artists• Statement of Interest• Artist’s Resume• References• Portfolio Photos

• Design selection team representing PSTA, city, arts council, and developero $1200 honorarium each for top three finalist to

build models to present

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Artist Selection• Evaluated entries, narrowed to three• Invited finalists to present their concept

including construction plan and cost• Select winner and award contract• Construction complete

within 6 to 9 months (depending on site)

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Shopping Center Partnership

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Gimme Shelter by Mark Fuller

Gimme Shelter by Mark Fuller

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Bay Pines Development Project

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Bay Pines Development Project

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Bay Pines Development Project

The Epic at Gateway Centre

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The Epic at Gateway Centre

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The Epic at Gateway Centre

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The Epic at Gateway Centre

Questions?