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The Problem with Earmarks

Blog, Director's BlogBy Whit BlantonJanuary 14, 20202 Comments

Sometimes doing a good deed does not turn out all that well in the end. As the 2020 Florida Legislative Session begins, we need to discuss earmarks, those legislator-added line…

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Forward Pinellas to hold Information Session for Planning Consultant Procurement

Public NoticeBy Sarah CaperJanuary 14, 2020Leave a comment

Updated 2/5/2020: A video of the virtual information session is available on YouTube. Forward Pinellas is preparing to release a procurement in 2020 for on-call planning consultants. In advance of…

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Advantage Pinellas: Your Long Range Transportation Plan

Blog, Long Range Transportation PlanBy Chelsea FaveroNovember 27, 20191 Comment

For the past two years we have been asking for your input into how our communities should develop into the future and how we should invest our funding to move…

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We’re hiring: two open planning positions

Blog, NewsBy Forward PinellasNovember 12, 2019Leave a comment

If you want to serve on the front lines of integrating land use and transportation planning here at Forward Pinellas, we have two opportunities right now to join our team. …

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New Interactive Map Shows Future Transportation Projects in Pinellas

Blog, Transportation Improvement ProgramBy Jared AustinNovember 1, 2019Leave a comment

If you’ve ever wondered when those rumored bike lanes near your house will get built, or when the next interchange on U.S. 19 might be funded for construction, a new…

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Three Forward Pinellas Grant Programs Accepting Applications

Blog, Grant ProgramsBy Chelsea FaveroOctober 15, 2019Leave a comment

Local governments in Pinellas County looking to make streets more accessible, improve infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians, or incentivize the development of great places can apply now to fund projects…

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Open for Public Comment: Advantage Pinellas Plan

Blog, Long Range Transportation PlanBy Chelsea FaveroOctober 10, 2019Leave a comment

Over the past two years, your input has helped us craft a 20-year plan for Pinellas County’s transportation future. Now, we need your final thoughts as the Forward Pinellas Board…

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Forward Pinellas Seeking Competitive Proposals for Communications and Web Support

Blog, NewsBy Sarah CaperSeptember 12, 2019Leave a comment

Forward Pinellas is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide communications support, including WordPress web maintenance, design and hosting; branding for planning efforts and campaigns; developing graphics for print and…

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Mounting stuff, less space: Where to store self-storage?

Blog, How We DevelopBy Brett BurksJuly 17, 20192 Comments

A resurgence of people wanting to live in thriving downtowns has created a demand for space in urban areas, housing shortages, and increased rents and mortgages. As more upwardly mobile…

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Forward Pinellas Seeking Competitive Proposals for Vision Zero Effort

News, Public NoticeBy Sarah CaperJuly 11, 2019Leave a comment

Forward Pinellas is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide support for a Vision Zero effort. This will include a branding and public outreach effort, developing demonstration projects and developing…

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Take the Advantage Pinellas Survey

Blog, Long Range Transportation PlanBy Forward PinellasJuly 2, 2019Leave a comment

Help us plan for the future! Whether you think we should fund transit or more roads in our county – or one of the many options in between – our…

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Forward Pinellas Seeking Quotes for Traffic Count Collection and Processing

Public NoticeBy Sarah CaperJune 13, 2019Leave a comment

Memorandum to all proposers regarding Forward Pinellas Board action on July 10, 2019. Forward Pinellas is requesting quotes from qualified sources to collect and process traffic counts. Information on this…

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