Hillsborough commissioners closer to adding penny transportation tax back to ballot
Commissioners will hold town hall meetings with hopes of putting a new penny sales tax on the ballot in November 2022. It would replace the "all for transportation" tax that was struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Watch for buses driving on I-275 shoulder in Pinellas County next month
Transit buses in Pinellas County will soon be driving on the shoulders of the interstate. A pilot project launches next month on a five-mile stretch of Interstate 275. The express service is designed to let riders bypass traffic jams during rush hour.
Tampa Bay travel industry holding job fair ahead of expected rush of tourists
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
All aboard! Biden visits Philadelphia to help Amtrak mark 50 years on the rails
As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
West extension of Selmon Expressway will open on Monday
Come Monday, the Selmon Expressway West Extension above Gandy Boulevard will open to commuters. The project--which took 3 years to complete--will make traveling from Brandon to St. Pete much faster.
Study: This stretch of I-4 is the most dangerous road in America
This is the second time it has earned the dubious distinction.
Final Selmon Expressway extension over Gandy Blvd. opens Monday
The construction of an elevated bridge over Gandy Boulevard has been going on for nearly three years. The West Extension of the Selmon Expressway is now complete and will open to drivers Monday, April 19.
Time flies: Tampa International Airport celebrates 50 years in the Bay Area
There was a time where TPA (TIA?) would have ended up where the University of South Florida is located today, or even in Pinellas County. But it "made sense" to use the old WWII base Drew Field, and residents have been loving their airport ever since.
Not everyone wants to green-light bills hoping to change Florida crosswalk signals from yellow to red
Two state lawmakers are pushing to have the yellow flashing lights at crosswalks changed to red. Multiple bills are now making their way through the legislature, but not everyone likes the idea.
Florida gets 'C' on federal infrastructure report card
This week, the White House is schooling states in Infrastructure 101 by assigning them grades A through F based on their needs and investments.
Gandy extension of Selmon Expressway to open Monday
The Gandy extension of the Selmon Expressway will be opening soon. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority says the elevated Selmon West Extension will open Monday, April 19.
Amtrak unveils vision of expanded US rail network under Biden's infrastructure plan
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Florida toll road project could see change
Jefferson County would no longer be the northern endpoint for a proposed extension of the Suncoast Parkway, under a bill approved unanimously Tuesday by the House Commerce Committee.
Driver shortage blamed for higher ride-share fares
If you’ve used Uber or Lyft lately, you may have noticed fares are much higher than normal. Both companies said it’s partly because of a driver shortage and a sudden increase in demand.
Florida lawmakers walk back part of controversial toll road project
Florida lawmakers are having second thoughts about a controversial toll road project covering three parts of the state, including Tampa Bay.
New dining option takes off at Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport has launched 'TPA To Go' that brings food to you anywhere inside the airport.
Fla. Senate ditches controversial toll-road plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
Florida to get first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish
Drivers in Florida will soon be able to get the state's first-ever Walt Disney World license plate, complete with an iridescent image of Cinderella's Castle.
Senate considers plan to scale back Florida toll road expansion
The 2019 law called for building a toll road from Collier County to Polk County; extending Florida’s Turnpike to connect with the Suncoast Parkway; and extending the Suncoast Parkway from Citrus County to Jefferson County.