Toll Relief Program saved users nearly $ 35 million in February
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the Toll Relief Program savings for eligible riders during the first two months of the program.
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the Toll Relief Program savings for eligible riders during the first two months of the program.
TECO Line Streetcar System to increase peak hour service
Starting on March 19, 2023, the TECO Line Streetcar System is increasing peak hour service Friday through Sunday.
Starting on March 19, 2023, the TECO Line Streetcar System is increasing peak hour service Friday through Sunday.
Tampa celebrates plan to make Ashley Drive pedestrian-friendly
The city of Tampa is about to make another big change downtown. A raised section of Ashley Drive that gives drivers access to and from Interstate 275 will be lowered to street-level, making the area more pedestrian-friendly.
The city of Tampa is about to make another big change downtown. A raised section of Ashley Drive that gives drivers access to and from Interstate 275 will be lowered to street-level, making the area more pedestrian-friendly.
$16 million road extension expected to help ease Manatee County traffic
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Frustrated parents say Hillsborough school districts new busing alternative not getting kids to school on time
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
Spring break could break tourism records across Tampa Bay
Spring break is underway in Florida and travel experts say 2023 will likely break records.
Spring break is underway in Florida and travel experts say 2023 will likely break records.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Northbound Howard Frankland Bridge will close overnight for overhead sign installation
The ongoing Howard Frankland Bridge project will once again cause an overnight closure – this time in the northbound direction.
The ongoing Howard Frankland Bridge project will once again cause an overnight closure – this time in the northbound direction.
HART board of directors will wait for independent investigation before deciding fate agency's CEO
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors decided Monday to put off voting on the fate of the agency's embattled CEO until after it sees the results of an independent investigation.
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors decided Monday to put off voting on the fate of the agency's embattled CEO until after it sees the results of an independent investigation.
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Propane tanker upright after overturning during derailment in Manatee County
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Spring Break season expected to bring record number of travelers to TPA
Tourism is one of Florida's biggest economic drivers, and for many visiting the state, Tampa International Airport is the first and last thing they see.
Tourism is one of Florida's biggest economic drivers, and for many visiting the state, Tampa International Airport is the first and last thing they see.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Ashley Drive project to reconnect Tampa neighborhoods divided by interstate
The city of Tampa is ready to reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-275. The plan is one of several safety improvement projects in the pipeline.
The city of Tampa is ready to reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-275. The plan is one of several safety improvement projects in the pipeline.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
New portion of State Road 52 opened in Pasco County
The Florida Department of Transportation opened a new portion of State Road 52 in Pasco County Friday that local and state leaders hope will alleviate traffic in a fast-growing part of the Tampa Bay area.
The Florida Department of Transportation opened a new portion of State Road 52 in Pasco County Friday that local and state leaders hope will alleviate traffic in a fast-growing part of the Tampa Bay area.
Hillsborough commissioners approve plan for transportation tax money to send to Tallahassee
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a wishlist of transportation projects to send to Tallahassee as local and state lawmakers try to determine how to use funds from the county's defunct transportation sales tax.
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a wishlist of transportation projects to send to Tallahassee as local and state lawmakers try to determine how to use funds from the county's defunct transportation sales tax.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Florida governor wants refunds issued to eligible Hillsborough taxpayers for failed transportation tax
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.