Category: MPO News
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Plan Hillsborough’s 2021 Annual Report is ready for your perusal
Annual Report Learn about our special projects, ongoing work, and behind-the-scenes successes accomplished in 2021. Throughout this unprecedented time, our agency has continued to work together and collaborate with our local partner governments, citizens, stakeholders, boards, and committees in a hybrid environment to ensure our communities continue to thrive. Plan Hillsborough – 2021 Annual Report […]
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A fond farewell to Tony Garcia
January 2022 – This month, we are saying goodbye to Tony Garcia after a planning career that spanned 28 years. His first job at the Planning Commission was as a Community Planner in the Research Department. He did population projections, produced the TRENDS report and created pie charts, tables and developed the first PowerPoint presentation […]
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TPO Board approves nine TIP amendments
January 2022 – The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) passed nine Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments to fund projects on I-75, I-4, State Road 60, US 301, and South Dale Mabry Highway. Requested by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the projects would involve safety and operational adjustments, lighting projects, railroad crossing alterations, and pedestrian […]
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Introducing the State of the System Report for 2021
January 2022 – Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) staff updated the State of the System Report and presented it to the TPO Board for approval in January 2022. The State of the System 2021 represents the current conditions of Hillsborough County and how the system has been performing since the last update in 2018. This […]
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Urban Air Mobility Regional Modeling and Mobility Simulation Tool
January 2022 – If air taxis come to Tampa, where should they land? Access to destinations, local transit connections, and avoiding the flight paths of large and small airports all factor in. Over the last year, the TPO has beta-tested an air taxi siting tool created by NASA to help local governments and support the […]
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Plan Hillsborough shares holiday spirit
December 2021 – On December 17, Plan Hillsborough staff were joined by a spouse, a daughter, a grandson, and a cat to spread holiday cheer throughout Whispering Oaks Nursing Home. Our staff donated and delivered 30 gift packages filled with much needed personal items and warm wishes before caroling throughout the facility. This Plan Hillsborough […]
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TPO Board to consider nine Transportation Improvement Program amendments
December 2021 – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has requested $3.5 million in Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments. The Hillsborough TPO will consider nine TIP amendments to fund projects on I-75, I-4, State Road 60, US 301, and South Dale Mabry Highway. The projects would involve safety and operational adjustments, lighting projects, railroad crossing […]
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Updated transportation plan addresses needs of disadvantaged riders
December 2021 – The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged approved Hillsborough’s new Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP), which continues our local commitment to transportation services for persons with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with lower incomes. Updated annually, this state-required plan provides a needs assessment of local program services, socio-economic data on the transportation […]
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It’s safe to say the 4th Annual Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit was a success!
November 2021 – In case you missed it, the 2021 Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit (GCSSS) is now streaming on demand! The GCSSS is a great opportunity to learn more about safety efforts in the Tampa Bay region. Join industry experts and legislators as they explore lessons learned from elsewhere and the ways we can […]
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World Day of Remembrance
November 2021 – Dozens of community members gathered on Sunday, Nov. 21 for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to honor individuals who died in pedestrian and bicycle crashes this year. Participants held signs with the names of their loved ones as they silently walked along Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Called the […]
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Park Study event conjured up community comments
November 2021 – From bicycle riders on the trail to children on the playground, Hillsborough TPO’s Safe Routes to Parks Halloween event shared sweet treats with community members of all ages in exchange for their invaluable input on how to make their walk to the park safer. The event took place on Friday, Oct. 29 […]
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Community Gardens Conference
November 2021 – On October 22, the Coalition of Community Gardens held its 4th Annual Grow Gardens Conference, a day-long event featuring a packed itinerary of presentations on the healthy impact of community gardens along with a special address by Nikki Fried, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The event took place at Hillsborough […]
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TPO approves FDOT proposed TIP amendments to improve flow and safety
October 2021 – On October 13, the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) approved funding for three groups of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects: the preliminary phase of the Westshore Interchange Reconstruction project, operational and safety improvements to the Downtown Interchange, and technology to address traffic congestion along five corridors. The TPO Board voted 14-0 […]
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Nikki Fried to kick-off Annual Coalition of Community Gardens Conference
October 2021 – Garden enthusiasts across the region can enjoy a special guest at this year’s Coalition of Community Gardens annual conference: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. The event takes place Friday, Oct. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It includes the following itinerary: Community gardens panel featuring the Apollo Beach Community Forest Garden, […]
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Register today for the 4th Annual Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit!
October 2021 – Registration is still open for the 4th annual Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit. This free event will take place November 2 – 4, bringing together a fantastic array of presentations and panels to encourage transportation safety and accessibility across the region. Each year, the Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance (SCTPA) hosts the […]