Category: MPO News
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Proposed TIP Amendment aims to make railroad crossings safer
November 2022 – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has requested an amendment to the 2022/23 Transportation Improvement Plan to add funds for a project that can increase safety at railroad crossings along Polk St. in downtown Tampa. If approved, the amendment would add $119,580 to the TIP, allowing FDOT to purchase equipment that would […]
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TIP mapping tool updated
November 2022 – The current TIP, adopted by the TPO Board in June 2022, went into effect on October 1. It shows the transportation investment program for the next five years. The online mapping tool for the TIP now reflects information about projects funded through Fiscal Year 2027. Check it out
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Sunshine Line riders give high marks
November 2022 – Each year, the TPO evaluates the Sunshine Line on the quality of its service and presents findings to the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB) and Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FLCTD). This year’s report looks at what the data and the community have to say about the Sunshine line for fiscal […]
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How to get our kids to school safely? One route at a time
November 2022 – With over 270 schools and over 224,000 students, Hillsborough County Public Schools is the seventh largest school district in the United States. That’s why the Hillsborough TPO and City of Tampa are looking at ways to save the lives of our youngest community members and their loved ones as they travel to […]
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MPOAC Freight & Rail Committee expands scope to include passenger rail
November 2022 – The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) recently expanded the scope of the Freight Advisory Committee to include passenger rail. This change acknowledges the importance of passenger rail in the transportation network. One of its first acts as the Freight and Rail Committee (FRC) was hosting a Passenger Rail Workshop. During […]
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Planning for hurricane risk
October 2022 – Hurricane Ian was a tragedy for Florida communities that were in its path. Plan Hillsborough continues to be at the forefront of addressing the risks associated with hurricanes in Hillsborough County through important projects such as the Community Vulnerability Study, Storm Evacuation Forecast & Shelter-in-Place Scenarios Study, Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, and […]
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Join the Plan Hillsborough Team
October 2022 – We’re looking for a Planner I/II (depending on qualifications) to join the Comprehensive Plan and Policy Review Division (CPPR) at the Planning Commission. Apply by November 1 on the Hillsborough County website. Learn more and apply
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Your report card on road performance for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and bus riders
October 2022 – The 2022 Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) Report is on its way! Our latest release will contain a comprehensive inventory of major roadways from across all areas of Hillsborough County. Using various data, the MMLOS report identifies the operating conditions of county roads, evaluating the performance of each roadway for vehicle, bicyclist, […]
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Making Complete Streets healthier
October 2022 – Building upon its 2019 Health in All Policies (HIAP) Resolution, the TPO approved recommendations that consider the health impact of Complete Streets projects in the 2045 Long-Range Transportation at its October 2022 board meeting. Part of a greater effort to integrate health concerns and priorities into all areas of the transportation planning […]
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APPROVED! New TIP Amendments mean safer roads and purchase of a new passenger ferry
October 2022 – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) have two new projects that will receive funding in our 2022/23 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) thanks to a recent, unanimous Board approval of TIP amendments. The FDOT project, a geofencing outreach plan, will use technology, such as GPS or […]
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Plant City residents say yes to trail. We agree!
October 2022 – After a presentation that reviewed 250 survey responses, four recommended trail options, and potential funding sources, the TPO Board approved the Plant City Canal Trail Feasibility Study. This study looked at the existing conditions of Plant City’s very limited active transportation and recreational trail options, proposing potential routes to connect residential and […]
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Join us for our virtual Info BBQ on August 17
August 2022 – Love clean air as much as we do? Then join us for our virtual Info BBQ on Wednesday, August 17 from noon until 1 pm Register now and learn how health and equity are related to traffic-related air pollutants and how an Air Quality Pilot Study will help us better address these […]
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Are we headed for a recession in the next six months?
August 2022 – “Objects in this mirror are farther than they appear.” – Anonymous In Florida, searches for the word recession peaked from July 12–18[i]. At Florida State, economist Dr. Jerry Parrish believes that there is a 67% chance of a recession in Florida later this year or early 2023[ii][iii]. Here we go behind the […]
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Expanded outreach for TIP amendments
August 2022 – On August 10, the TPO Board approved three amendments to the Public Participation Plan (PPP), increasing transparency and engagement opportunities for amendments to its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Updated biennially, the PPP outlines practices and policies that govern how the TPO engages with the public. The approved amendments include: New engagement strategies […]
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Take the Plant City Canal Trail Survey
August 2022 – Do you live in Plant City? If so, please answer three short questions about a potential trail that can connect local parks to Downtown Plant City and McIntosh Preserve. Your response will help shape recommendations in our Plant City Canal Trail Study! Take the survey