Florida Legislature debates key legislation this session
By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session started on January 11 and although more than 3,500 bills have been filed, fewer than 100 bills will most likely become…
Investment Corridor Transition Plan
The purpose of the Advantage Pinellas Investment Corridor Transition Plan is to evaluate Alternate US 19 (SR 595) from SR 60 to 58th Street North at 5th Avenue North, and…
Gulf Blvd Conceptual Alternatives & Safety Study
The Gulf Boulevard Conceptual Alternatives and Safety Study for St. Pete Beach and The Gulf Boulevard Conceptual Alternatives and Safety Study for Treasure Island are two projects with the same…
Geofencing Pilot Program
Through Safe Streets Pinellas, the agency’s Vision Zero effort, Forward Pinellas identified high vehicle speeds to be a significant contributor to traffic fatalities on our roadways. Eighty-seven percent of the…
TEILS Update
Creating a complete community means having a balance of living wage jobs, attainable housing, and good transportation options. Pinellas County is predominantly built out, and yet it continues to attract…
Urban Design Studio Pilot Program
Forward Pinellas and Pinellas County’s Department of Housing & Community Development have partnered to develop an Urban Design Services Pilot Program for 2022-2023. The program is free to local governments…
Bike Your City 2022
Calling all bike lovers! Join Forward Pinellas and the City of Gulfport for a guided “Bike Your City” group ride around the City of Gulfport on March 18th from 8:30…
Gulf Coast Safe Streets Hybrid Summit Tackles Regional Safety Issues
By Amy Elmore The 4th annual Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit is going hybrid and it’s free! The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance (SCTPA) is bringing together industry leaders, elected…
Micromobility
What is Micromobility? Micromobility transportation is the subject of the most recent Knowledge Exchange Series (KES) topic. “Micromobility” generally refers to a range of lightweight transportation devices operating at low…
A Brave New World of Online Public Engagement
By Amy Elmore I want to tell you a secret. I’m terrified of social media. I know… I know… I’m a communications & outreach manager – how can I fear…
Equity Assessment
About The Equity Assessment Forward Pinellas is conducting an equity assessment of its agency operations and planning activities. The goal is to ensure that its mission to “provide leadership to…
Transit-Oriented Development
Have you ever been to a city where you can easily travel without an automobile? Where transitioning from walking, or perhaps biking, to transit is seamless, efficient, and enjoyable? Where a connected transportation network allows you to easily get to work, restaurants, retail and recreation?
