Category: News
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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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Speed zone consistency on the river
October 2022 – Great strides were made in the last few years to have consistent speed zones for boaters on the Hillsborough River. For years there was a patchwork of “Resume Normal Speed,” “Slow Speed Minimum Wake,” and “Slow Speed No Wake” signs which led to confusion for boaters and others utilizing the river. Tampa […]
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Connections to Tomorrow – October 2022
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Connections to Tomorrow – September 2022
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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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With a new Vision, outreach begins for Sections of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan
August 2022 – Following Tampa City Council’s unanimous adoption of the Vision at their July 28 meeting, the updates to the Sections of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan are set to kick off at the end of August. More than 700 people from across Tampa shared over 1,500 comments about what they felt were the most […]
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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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Planning Commission continues Commercial-Locational Criteria Study
August 2022 – At the August 8 Public Hearing, the Planning Commission took action to continue HC/CPA 22-01 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for the Commercial-Locational Criteria Study. The purpose of the continuance is to allow for additional stakeholder input and refinement of the proposed amendment text. Planning Commission staff will host a fifth Community Meeting […]
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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
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Evacuation study points to intersections and communications
August 2022 – Hurricane evacuation and sheltering is a matter of life and safety, and transportation plays a crucial role. Thanks to the Hillsborough TPO’s Storm Evacuation Forecast & Shelter-In-Place Scenarios Study, we can proactively work toward improving evacuations as part of long-range planning and congestion management. Approved by the TPO’s Policy Committee on August […]
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To protect the river, keep storm drains clear
August 2022 – It is a common misconception that storm drains lead to a wastewater treatment plant. In many urban and rural settings, the water entering drains receives no treatment and is discharged directly into the closest waterway. Aside from the dirt and pollution that is simply washed off urban surfaces into the waterways, your […]
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Connections to Tomorrow – August 2022
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