Transportation

Back in April as COVID-19 forced many drivers off the roads, the governor called for the acceleration of roughly 50 infrastructure projects, about $2.1 billion worth. Among them was the new Howard Frankland Bridge span.  

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously to begin the process of investigating interim CEO Carolyn House Stewart after receiving an anonymous complaint from an employee alleging violations of board policy.

Electric-powered, automated air taxis -- with the ability to fly up to 200 miles an hour -- could be flying over the Tampa Bay Area within five years.

Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff. 

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest in the year at Tampa International Airport, but as more people decide to stay home this year over safety concerns, you can expect travel numbers to be down significantly. 

With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.

You may have heard President Trump was tweeting about St. Petersburg last night.

The best airport in North America is searching for some local artists who are experts in chalk art.Tampa International Airport is looking for the best, most creative sidewalk art in the community, saying it wants to put it on display for travelers and employees to enjoy.

Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them. 

The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.

Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.

Tampa International Airport is set to receive just over $80 million from the federal government.

Employees at Tampa International Airport received a memo Wednesday, letting them know three of their coworkers tested positive for COVID-19.

With 'safer at home' orders in place, roadways in Florida are a lot less busy. The governor wants to take the opportunity to speed up critical road projects across the state.

Open space and face masks are two very noticeable things at the airport right now. 

The airport announced Monday that it had won the 2019 Airport Service Quality Award for best airport in its size category, along with Dallas Love Field. 

Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo. 

It’s a van with a laser that drives over the roadways and tells the city what roads are the worst. It’s costing a lot, but the city of Tampa says it is saving money.

Tampa International Airport officials confirmed Monday the Hillsborough County woman who was diagnosed with novel coronavirus COVID-19 flew through Tampa International Airport.