Help Us Create a Cultural Corridor Along Alternate U.S. 19
When you think of Alternate U.S. 19 in North Pinellas County, do you think of vibrant arts and cultural destinations? If you don’t already, we think you will soon. Forward Pinellas…
Master Plan Effort to Revitalize and Connect Gateway Area Kicks Off
An unprecedented partnership effort launched this past week to transform transportation and development in Pinellas County’s economic center, the Gateway/Mid-County Area. The Gateway Master Plan is a collaborative effort led…
The rising tide: Adapting our coastal communities to a changing climate
Pinellas County is regarded by many—justifiably—as a coastal paradise. But last year’s run-in with Hurricane Irma reminded us all that life on the coast has its dangers, too. With global…
Finding the Missing Middle – An Opportunity to Complete the Spectrum of Housing Options in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay housing market is underserved in providing affordable housing options for residents, and that trend is expected to grow. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Tampa Bay…
New report offers snapshot of transportation in Pinellas County
Is traffic congestion getting better or worse in Pinellas County? How many people are using the Pinellas Trail? Are the streets getting safer for pedestrians? If you’ve ever asked questions…
Connecting an Underserved Community in Pinellas County
Residents of Lealman and Kenneth City could have another transportation option in their area’s future – one that positively affects community health, is safe, and provides an inexpensive option by…
Transportation Technology Forum discusses emerging technologies
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Forward Pinellas Transportation Technology Forum on September 28, 2017. The forum provided a platform for information sharing, discussion and decision-making on innovative…
Planning for saving lives over saving time
You read about them in the paper just about every day: an elderly man killed crossing 34th Street S in St. Petersburg, hit by a driver at 1:42 AM. Or maybe…
Questions unanswered about forming Regional MPO
St. Petersburg Council Member Jim Kennedy is a member and former chair of our board. Given recent editorials and articles in the Tampa Bay Times about forming a regional MPO, he…
Ensuring Accessibility for All of Pinellas County
For most of us in Pinellas County, we don’t have to think about how we get to the doctor or grocery store: it just involves our cars and the best…
Drones in Planning: A Tool for Visual Storytelling
Editor’s Note: This is the first in what we hope is a continuing feature of guest posts written by our partners in the community. Read on to learn about the emerging role…
Lessons learned from St. Louis
While building transportation projects is a contentious process in Tampa Bay, we are not alone in struggling to engage the community and get projects done. I wrote in my previous…