New state laws will impact local communities
By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session ended on March 14. While it received the most attention for a handful of bills dealing with controversial topics such as…
Forward Pinellas Celebrates Florida Bike Month
By Chelsea Favero, AICP In my family, riding bikes is a big part of our lives and we take it seriously. Growing up, my siblings and I were encouraged to…
Pinellas Population Hits New Heights
By Jared Austin Attend any planning-related meeting and I guarantee someone will say the phrase “growth and redevelopment.” Whether it’s the gorgeous sunshine, incredible amenities, or the vibrant communities, we…
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…
Who cares about industrial land?
By Linda Fisher, AICP When you hear the words “industrial land,” what do you think of? If the words conjure up images of smokestacks and noisy factories, think again. In…
A Look Back at 2021
By Whit Blanton, FAICP One thing we’ve learned from the last two years is the critically important 4-way intersection of community, economics, transportation, and health. Through a global pandemic, economic…
Turning Words into Action
By Whit Blanton, FAICP and Angela Ryan At the City of Dunedin City Commission Workshop, Tuesday, December 12, 2021, Mayor Buljalski and her fellow commissioners put their words into action,…
Next Steps for Passenger Rail in Florida and Tampa Bay
By Whit Blanton, FAICP Regional leaders formally renewed discussions of developing passenger rail in Tampa Bay with state officials from the Florida Department of Transportation last week. The meeting, hosted…
Saving Our Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Means Saving Lives
By Whit Blanton, FAICP During the last two sessions, the Florida Legislature has introduced and advanced bills that purport to be about pedestrian safety by modifying or restricting use of…
Micromobility – What’s in your community?
By Angela Ryan My first experience with micromobility was with an e-scooter share program in Washington, D.C. I was working on assignment in the Nation’s capital, and it would take…
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…
One Region, One Voice
By Chelsea Favero, AICP We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re trying to get your kids to school in Pasco and then drive through rush-hour traffic to your job in Tampa.…