Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
Florida reinstating tolls after Hurricane Ian; excludes Alligator Alley, Skyway Bridge and Pinellas Bayway
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
Hillsborough County Commission to hold emergency meeting after judge invalidates transportation tax referendum
The Hillsborough County Commission will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss what to do after a judge invalidated a transportation tax referendum that would have been up for a vote next month.
The Hillsborough County Commission will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss what to do after a judge invalidated a transportation tax referendum that would have been up for a vote next month.
Judge rejects Hillsborough County's one-cent tax referendum, nullifying measure on November ballot
Hillsborough County voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax on the November ballot. A judge rejected the one-cent tax referendum on the November ballot, nullifying the measure.
Hillsborough County voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax on the November ballot. A judge rejected the one-cent tax referendum on the November ballot, nullifying the measure.
Amtrak ride from Metro Detroit to Chicago turns into 'nightmare' for passengers
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
New transit center coming to Clearwater after city signs land-swap agreement with PSTA
Officials with the City of Clearwater on Friday morning signed a land-swap agreement with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority allowing the agency to build a new transit center, which the agency says will serve as a hub for more than 700,000 people who use buses, rideshares and bikes to get to and from downtown Clearwater.
Officials with the City of Clearwater on Friday morning signed a land-swap agreement with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority allowing the agency to build a new transit center, which the agency says will serve as a hub for more than 700,000 people who use buses, rideshares and bikes to get to and from downtown Clearwater.
Sanibel Causeway emergency repairs to begin after Hurricane Ian makes it impassable
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to immediately start working on repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The bridge sustained major damages during the storm, making the only link between Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland impassable.
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to immediately start working on repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The bridge sustained major damages during the storm, making the only link between Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland impassable.
At least 6 Southwest Florida railroad bridges washed away by Hurricane Ian, shutting down major supply lines
The Seminole Gulf Railway is known for its dinner theatre train, but the freight line is a critical loss for the Fort Myers and Naples areas where thousands of homes are damaged and in dire need of materials that are hauled by the railway.
The Seminole Gulf Railway is known for its dinner theatre train, but the freight line is a critical loss for the Fort Myers and Naples areas where thousands of homes are damaged and in dire need of materials that are hauled by the railway.
Tampa International Airport to reopen Friday, days after suspending operations due to Ian
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Transportation officials recommend all new cars have alcohol detection systems
A new car comes with all kinds of advanced technology, and the list could soon add alcohol detection.
A new car comes with all kinds of advanced technology, and the list could soon add alcohol detection.
All for Transportation pushing a second time for Hillsborough County transportation tax
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
Tampa International Airport to add first new terminal in nearly 20 years
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Labor Day travel the busiest since start of the pandemic
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
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.
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.
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.
PSTA, Bay Area schools awarded funding to use toward electric buses
Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are getting a big chunk of money to help fund electric school buses.
Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are getting a big chunk of money to help fund electric school buses.
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.
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.
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.
Port Tampa Bay is not only receiving a significant-sized federal grant, but the country's transportation secretary also came for a visit.
Pete Buttigieg warns airlines to help fliers trapped by cancellations, delays or face new rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.