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Request for Qualifications : Approved Consultant Service Provider list
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission is seeking applicants for placement on the agency’s Approved Consultant Service Provider List through 9/30/2024. The Planning Commission uses the list to select consultants for forthcoming projects. 2022 – 2024 Approved Providers The Planning Commission is seeking qualified applicants to provide various consultant services, such as General Planning, Facilitation, […]
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Hemant Saria
Hemant Saria grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal and has been a Hillsborough County resident since 2018. He works as a First Officer for United Airlines and has a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Analytical, detail oriented, an avid traveler, pro-environment with varied interests like photography, sports, aviation, volunteering, motor-sports, technology, etc. Appointed […]
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Health Impact Assessment of LRTP Complete Street Projects
Project Background and Overview The Hillsborough TPO passed a Health in All Policies (HiAP) Resolution in 2019 and has since made strides to integrate health concerns and priorities into all area of the transportation planning process, with the recognition that transportation does more than just move us around; transportation is a critical factor that influences people’s health […]
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Potential Best Practices for Environmentally Friendly Noise Walls
A byproduct of increasing urban populations and highway driving, traffic related noise creates a burden on communities that border major roadways. Community members in these neighborhoods are also affected by vehicle emissions and other traffic-related pollutants. To reduce noise levels, noise walls are typically recognized as the most effective method by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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University of South Florida to Green ARTery Trail Study (2022)
Based on interviews with partner agencies and community groups and a survey of existing conditions in the study area, two alternatives are proposed to connect the Green ARTery Trail to the USF area shown in the graphics below. These alternatives have been scored based on their ability to improve safety and meet the goals of […]
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2021 Smart Cities Mobility Plan
Plan overview A final version of the Smart Cities Mobility Plan is now available! The Smart Cities Study Survey is also complete and the results are included in the Plan. Smart Cities technologies can help create a system that is safe, comfortable and convenient for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders & automobile drivers. Existing & cutting-edge […]
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Public Engagement & Communications
Public Engagement & Communications is responsible for social media, multi-media communications, media relations, public relations, community engagement, special events, public information and education, as well as strategic outreach coordination, ensuring all are accessible, user-friendly, and provide equitable opportunity to participate throughout the planning process. The team coordinates with Plan Hillsborough staff, our planning partners, and […]
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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) & Proposed Amendments
Current TIP Proposed Amendments TIP Mapping Tool Appendices Archives Additional Resources What is the TIP? The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a five-year plan for Hillsborough County that helps bring maximum, positive impact to YOU, the community. The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) develops it for the purposes of evaluating and prioritizing transportation projects proposed […]
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Plan Hillsborough continues to work remotely
April 2020 – In response to Hillsborough County’s guidance over COVID-19 public health concerns, Plan Hillsborough pivoted to a completely remote work schedule on March 17 to protect the health and safety of citizens and staff. The agency was able to adapt so quickly thanks to an already established remote work policy, further modified for […]
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MPO 2021 Wall Calendar – with highlights of last year!
Get a first look at our 2021 Calendar in the link below! Free copies are available in our office. View the calendar
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Temple Terrace Low-Speed Electric Vehicle/Golf Cart Crossing Study
Temple Terrace’s existing network of local roadways already allow golf carts to operate according to the City’s guidelines. However, the City is divided by two major state roads, 56th St. and Fowler Ave. Therefore, the study focused on crossing these two major thoroughfares to allow all residents to have access to the golf course Temple […]
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SouthShore Transit Study Reevaluation (2018)
In 2014, the MPO conducted the SouthShore Transit Circulator Study that developed transit priorities for the SouthShore area. Since then, HART has undergone an overhaul of their transit system known as Mission MAX, which decreased service in the SouthShore area. HART has requested that the MPO reevaluate the previous study and update based on the […]
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Public Participation Plan & Measures of Effectiveness Report
You spoke, we listened! And now IT’S APPROVED!!! View the 2022 Update to the TPO’s Public Participation Plan (PPP). Pictured above: TPO Assistant Executive Director Allison Yeh and staff from University Area CDC
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Tampa School Transportation Safety Study
Project Overview Photo of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s inaugural “Crosswalk to Classrooms” unveiled at a press conference to announce the City’s commitment to Vision Zero during the 2019 National Safe Routes to Schools Conference. Crosswalk is located at Rampello Magnet School. Scope of the Study Tampa School Transportation Safety Study outlines strategies for a school […]
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Unified Planning Work Program
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) sets out the transportation planning activities and products to be developed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization and other transportation planning agencies for the current and next fiscal year. MPO planning functions are paid for in large part through federal grants for transportation planning. So are some Florida Department of […]