Post on 31-Dec-2015
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A Connected Region for Our Future
Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority
TBARTA Vision
“A world class transportation network for the Tampa Bay region that will connect people and places, move goods and services, enhance the quality of life, and offer
transportation options that are safe, sustainable, affordable, and efficient. We will act as a catalyst for a vibrant economic future through leadership, collaboration, and partnerships.”
- Adopted December 2008
What is TBARTA?
A Vision for the Future:
A Balanced, Multimodal System
• 4 million residents, 3.3 million jobs• 750,000+ daily trips between Hillsborough,
Pinellas and Pasco Counties• Congestion increasing – 3x more in the next 25
years• Costs increasing while revenue decreases• Transportation = Economic Vibrancy
What is TBARTA?
Why it’s Important
TBARTA Master Plan
• Transit Network• Freight Network• Roadway Network• Public engagement• Right Now Solutions
– Vanpool, Carpool Ridematching, School Program, Emergency Ride Home, Telework
• Regionally-significant Issues– Air quality and land use
Transit
Freight
Roadway
• Roosevelt Connector• Extension of the Suncoast Parkway• Managed Lanes on SR 54/56• Express Lanes on I-275• Howard Frankland Bridge• TIA People Mover/Intermodal
Center
What’s our focus?
2013 Regional Priority Projects
Telephone Town Hall Summary
• Connections to airports• Work with CSX to use existing
rail lines for passenger traffic• Expand local bus service• Improve safety and service for
bicyclists, pedestrians, the disabled and senior citizens
• Regional transportation needs to come sooner rather than later
• Consider the examples of other cities for successful transit modes, financing, alignment
• Not convinced of rail as a solution
How do we get there?
What are people saying?
• Continue to partner with transportation agencies/authorities to improve service & maximize efficiencies
• Engage the private sector in the delivery of transportation services
• Expand “nontraditional” methods of implementing transportation solutions
What’s Next?
Next Steps