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Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 15, 2018

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority is looking for two residents to fill open positions on the Independent Oversight Committee being created to oversee spending of the one percent sales tax voters approved for transit and transportation improvements. The agency is moving forward with filling its positions on the committee despite a lawsuit challenging the […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 14, 2018

Hillsborough County Commissioner Pat Kemp is warning constituents not to buy into claims that merging local Metropolitan Planning Organizations is a good idea. Kemp described the concept as an attack on local power on Friday during Cafe Con Tampa, a community forum held at the Oxford Exchange to inform residents of issues facing their communities. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 13, 2018

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce passed its board leadership to its 2019 chair, Jamie Harden, during its 133rd Annual Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center Thursday. Harden, CEO of Creative Sign Designs, replaces attorney Steven Bernstein. The chamber also announced the rest of its 2019 executive leadership board including Mise En Place owner Maryann […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 13, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik released a new agenda Thursday aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in communities of color, particularly in East and West Tampa. “We are calling it our ‘New Day’ agenda, because Tampa’s diverse communities have been left behind, and need a fresh start,” Turanchik said. He created the agenda based on […]

Scott PowersDecember 13, 2018

Brightline expects to start construction this winter on its planned, privately owned, higher-speed passenger railroad connecting South Florida to Orlando and envisions the first trains to start rolling into Orlando International Airport as soon as late 2021. Patrick Goddard, president and chief executive officer of Virgin Trains USA, also known as Brightline and formerly known as […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 5, 2018

Trustees at the University of South Florida approved the search requirements Tuesday for a new system president to replace Judy Genshaft who is retiring July 1. The board approved qualifications to seek a new university leader with a robust academic background, a feature requested from students and faculty since Genshaft announced her retirement earlier this […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 3, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidate Mike Suarez wants to use revenue generated from the 1 percent sales tax increase voters approved last month to fund transportation and transit improvements to draw down federal funding and finance future projects. The All For Transportation sales surtax will generate about $280 million a year in Hillsborough County with about $34 […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 3, 2018

Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik wasn’t a fan of the All For Transportation referendum voters approved to fund transportation and transit improvements in Hillsborough County, but he thinks he’s the best candidate to facilitate new revenue spending. In an interview with Florida Politics, Turanchik rejected more conventional transit plans in favor of a local-first strategy […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 30, 2018

Tampa lawyer and mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik wants to use public-private partnerships to create modern transportation solutions. Turanchik presented ideas during the 2018 Florida Autonomous Vehicle Summit this week. Public-private partnerships allow governments to tap into the private sector for a variety of projects, including transportation. Traditionally, such alliances have been used to pass financial […]

Scott PowersNovember 29, 2018

Brightline’s proposal to build and operate a higher-speed passenger train from Tampa to Orlando includes provisions for three possible stops in the Orlando area, including one that could serve Walt Disney World and one that could resolve Orlando’s frustrated desire to connect SunRail to the airport. The new Brightline proposal, submitted Nov. 7 and accepted Wednesday […]

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Hillsborough transit agency seeks transportation tax oversight volunteers

Pat Kemp rejects plan to merge Bay area transportation planning groups

Tampa Chamber of Commerce rings in new year of advocacy

Ed Turanchik launches ‘New Day’ initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in Tampa

Brightline expects trains to roll into Orlando as soon as 2021

Judy Genshaft’s successor at USF to be an academic

Mike Suarez’s Tampa: More streetcars, better sidewalks and tiny apartments

Smart transit and education top Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik’s campaign

Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik wants to tap private sector for transportation innovation

Brightline Tampa-Orlando proposal discusses Disney, SunRail stops