Goal is to inform residents about Breeze bus and trolley routes and related user details
Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit staff is inviting members of the community to a “How to Ride” training session scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, so they can “learn more about [Breeze] services,” the staff has announced.
The session will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Breeze Transit administration building, which stands at 5303 Pinkney Ave. in Sarasota, a news release says.
“Participants will learn about Breeze bus and trolley routes and how to plan a trip,” board vehicles, pay fares and exit vehicles safely, the release adds. The session will include “hands-on training and take-home resources,” the release notes.
Staff also will “share information about Breeze OnDemand, which provides curb-to-curb service on request, and Breeze Plus, which covers the Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit program, Transportation Disadvantaged services and Veterans Medical transportation programs,” the release points out.
“Space is limited,” the release says. Interested persons may email breeze@scgov.net to reserve a seat.
“Public transportation can feel intimidating for those who haven’t tried it,” said Jane Grogg, director of transit, in the release. “Our goal is to give community members the confidence to get where they need to go with dependable, stress-free transportation,” she added.
“Current Breeze riders can support newcomers by volunteering as transit ambassadors,” the release notes. Among the responsibilities will be “greeting passengers and serving as a resource on the bus,” the release explains. Training will be provided. Visit the Volunteer Sarasota County webpage to learn more about the program and to submit an application, the release adds.
In 2025, the Breeze Transit network provided more than 2.3 million rides to residents and visitors, the release notes.
For more information on Sarasota County Breeze Transit, visit scgov.net/breeze or call 311.