Category: News
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Plan Hillsborough named a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists
February 2021 – We’ve joined the movement of over 1,400 local businesses, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across the United States in transforming the American workplace to be more welcoming to our customers and employees who bike. We know so many more of you are biking during the pandemic, and we are proud to support […]
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ICYMI: Info BBQ – An Entertaining Look at the History of Tampa from Saloons to Steakhouses
https://youtu.be/F-ON7yGxCnsFebruary 2021 – Andrew T. Huse, a librarian with the University of South Florida Libraries Special Collections department, took us on a historical tour of Tampa with highlights from his book From Saloons to Steak Houses: A History of Tampa for our February Info BBQ (Brown Bag Quarterly). Watch the webinar
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Planning Commission continues phased updates to the Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan
February 2021 – The Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan is a long-range blueprint for future growth and provides policy direction on issues that affect the quality of life in our community. Last updated in 2008, our agency is pursuing updates to the Comprehensive Plan in a phased, integrated and collaborative approach. Following the recent adoption […]
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Environmental & Sustainability section update kicks off with public engagement
February 2021 – The Environmental and Sustainability Section, a component of the overall Unincorporated Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan update, is moving forward as part of the January cycle of plan amendments. The Environmental and Sustainability Section serves to update the Conservation and Aquifer Recharge Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Section will continue to provide […]
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BOCC to consider extending moratorium on south county studies at upcoming public hearings
February 2021 – During the February 4, 2021 public hearing the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) continued the comprehensive plan text amendments (HC/CPA 20-11, HC/CPA 20-12 & HC/CPA 20-13) pertaining to the land use studies affecting property in and around Balm and Wimauma. The BOCC also set two public hearings to consider the extension of […]
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Garden Steps increases access to fresh produce in East Tampa
February 2021 – In December, the Coalition of Community Gardens (COCG) and Garden Steps opened the Healthy 22nd Street Initiative to help residents of East Tampa gain easier access to healthy foods through gardening. Karen Elizabeth, a COCG Gardens Coordinator, demonstrated how to construct half-barrel container gardens that can be placed on apartment patios and […]
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MPO Board disappointed by delay in two major projects
February 2021 – Every winter the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) updates its work program of transportation projects to be funded, responding to priority lists adopted by MPOs the previous summer. On February 10, the Hillsborough MPO expressed its disappointment at the delay of the I-275 interchange reconstruction in West Shore and the new US […]
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New Year brings new River Board members and officers
February 2021 – At the January 25 River Board Meeting, we welcomed new Temple Terrace representative Councilmember Meredith Abel. Ms. Abel was elected to the Temple Terrace City Council November 3, 2020 for a four-year term. She taught high school level science and language arts for 11 years, currently teaches karate and self-defense to local […]
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Connections to Tomorrow – February 2021
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The 2020 Annual Report is out!
January 2021 – Learn about our special projects, ongoing work, and behind the scenes successes accomplished in 2020. 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 virtual environment to ensure our communities continue to thrive. Read the Plan […]
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Virtual Info BBQ: An Entertaining Look at the History of Tampa from Saloons to Steak Houses
January 2021 – Join us for our next Info BBQ (Brown Bag Quarterly) on Thursday, February 4 from noon – 1:00 pm. Andrew T. Huse, a librarian with the University of South Florida Libraries Special Collections department, is our special guest speaker. He will take us on a historical tour of Tampa with highlights from […]
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Intersection upgrades on Fowler Avenue will slow down drivers and protect pedestrians
January 2021 – At the January MPO Board Meeting, the MPO Board enthusiastically approved new funding for pedestrian safety on Fowler Ave at five intersections. The quick action by the MPO Board means that the project can get started in this fiscal year, with a construction contract to be awarded by FDOT before the end […]
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Get a first look at the MPO 2021 Calendar!
January 2021 – While 2020 threw us a few curveballs, it was a busy and fulfilling year! Check out the MPO’s 2021 Calendar to learn about our 2020 project highlights and to see all of our upcoming 2021 board and committee meetings. To request a hard copy, please email Cheryl Wilkening, or call 813/756-0371. View […]
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Plant City Transit Study report published
January 2021 – The MPO initiated a transit study in 2020 to evaluate the feasibility of implementing transit service to Plant City to provide residents with transportation to fulfill their daily needs and access jobs and recreation. Conducted in partnership with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) at the request of Plant City, the study analyzed […]
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The County’s High Injury Roadways get a thorough exam
January 2021 – As a commitment to Vision Zero, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allocated $500,000 to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to study eight of the top 20 High-Injury Corridors under the County’s jurisdiction. The eight reports focus on low-cost engineering countermeasures that will go a long way towards causing drivers to slow […]