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