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Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 29, 2018

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Veteran 10News reporter Noah Pransky is leaving his post at the Tampa Bay-area news station after the end of this year, he told Florida Politics Thursday. For a decade, Pransky has been doing political reporting and investigative work for the station, also called News Channel 10. Pransky said he hasn’t decided where his professional career […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 28, 2018

For the second year in a row, Virginia-based Perrone Robotics showcased its autonomous vehicle technology that allows cars to operate without any human operation during the 2018 Florida Automated Vehicle Summit in downtown Tampa this week. The company equipped a new model Range Rover with lidar, radar, sensors and high-precision GPS to operate in fully […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 28, 2018

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is collaborating with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority to amp up autonomous vehicle development in public transportation, the agencies announced Wednesday. The news comes as engineers and tech experts from all over North America wrap up the 2018 Florida Autonomous Vehicle Summit in Tampa highlighting progress in autonomous vehicle and supporting […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 28, 2018

There’s something inherently cool about really big trucks. Just ask Donald Trump. After his 2017 inauguration, the President of the United States climbed aboard a semi, honking its horn with all the joy of a six-year-old. Pack that big truck full of super high-tech equipment that lets it drive all by itself and suddenly that […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 27, 2018

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an expanded app called Transit+ to make connecting to public transportation a seamless process. The new feature expands on the existing app, Transit, which allows users to book public transportation trips from start to finish. It also adds additional transportation modes including bike and rideshare opportunities. Public transportation, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 27, 2018

Fully autonomous — that is, all the time in all of the places — driverless cars are still a long way off. But existing technology makes a driverless future closer than most realize. The answer lies, in part, in autonomous vehicle networks, subscription services and robo-taxis. That was the message during the first session of […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

The Tampa Bay region is well-represented in Tallahassee for the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session, at least in the Senate. Not only is Senate President Bill Galvano from the region — his district covers parts of southern Hillsborough County and Manatee County — but several other senators from the region have been posted to leadership positions. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

The All For Transportation oversight committee could be compiled as quickly as January, according to some officials charged with choosing its members. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts Pat Frank have both already chosen members and several other agencies are prepared to begin choosing their representatives. On Nov. 6, Hillsborough County […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

Tampa City Council members will consider a portion of a $500 million infrastructure improvement plan during the board’s evening meeting this Thursday for inclusion into Tampa’s Imagine 2040 comprehensive plan. The plan is based on the city of Tampa’s Capital Improvement Program adopted earlier this year. Of the included projects, several would shore up transportation […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

Suskey Consulting will likely be lobbying for the city of Treasure Island in Tallahassee this year. The firm, owned by former Pinellas resident Alan Suskey, is expected to win a contract with the city Tuesday evening. The contract is on the city’s consent agenda for approval. Such items are typically approved with little to no discussion. […]

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Award-winning watchdog reporter Noah Pransky to leave WTSP

Unmanned Range Rover navigated Tampa’s Selmon Expressway in demo

Florida Poly, JTA team up on driverless vehicle tech

Look Ma, no hands: Big trucks drive themselves, save lives

PSTA chosen to test updated app connecting transit to Uber and Lyft

Autonomous vehicle summit tackles robo-taxis and micro-mobility

Tampa Bay lawmakers get Senate committee leadership posts

All For Transportation oversight committee could be complete in January

Tampa City Council to consider part of $500 million infrastructure plan

Treasure Island retains Suskey Consulting for state lobbying