Stop signs replace street lights in busy pedestrian area of downtown Tampa

Tampa's mobility department made a major change to the intersection of Zack and Franklin Streets. The stoplight was flipped to red flashing lights and new stop signs went in to create a four-way stop. 

Millions of dollars to go toward buying electric buses for Florida cities, counties

Florida received millions of dollars from a Volkswagen settlement for cities and counties to buy electric buses, including Tampa Bay. But, experts said the state still has a lot of work to do to establish widespread infrastructure to meet demand.

Three pedestrian deaths shines light on need for safer roads in Tampa Bay

Three pedestrians were killed in three different incidents in Pinellas and Pasco counties Friday. One was a 15-year-old walking to his school bus while the two others were senior citizens. 

Push for electric air travel gains momentum in Tampa Bay

A new technology could transform transportation, and it's called air taxis. The electric airplanes will offer high-speed travel powered by batteries.

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay is not only receiving a significant-sized federal grant, but the country's transportation secretary also came for a visit.

New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids

A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase. 

MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work

Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line. 

Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes closes Monday night for six hours

Florida transportation officials are warning drivers who use the Howard Frankland Bridge to plan ahead for Monday as the southbound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Clearwater asks residents if aerial gondolas should be considered to reduce traffic

Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.

Golf carts now allowed on downtown Tampa streets; rentals available

They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.

Infrastructure bill projects: Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country.

TPA's newly renovated bathroom named finalist for America's Best Restroom contest

Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.

Explore Tampa International Airport’s history, art and operations via free guided tours

Tampa International Airport's guided tours will give guests a chance to go behind the scenes to learn about the history, structure, art and daily operations of the airport.

Virgin Atlantic to offer direct flights from Tampa to London in the fall

Tampa International Airport announced Wednesday Virgin Atlantic will begin offering direct flights to London's Heathrow International Airport in the fall.

Tampa International Airport sees delays on fourth-busiest travel day of the year

The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.