Post on 16-Dec-2015
Leveraging Transportation Impact Feesto Build Art in Transit Shelters
Cyndi Raskin-SchmittManager of Communications
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
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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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