An Update from Forward Pinellas
As our community faces the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak, Forward Pinellas is continuing to guide land use and transportation planning in Pinellas County. Our offices are currently closed…
Forward Pinellas Seeking Competitive Proposals for Crash Data, Traffic Counts and Level of Service Database Program
June 12, 2020: On June 10, 2020, the Forward Pinellas Board approved the results of Procurement #20-02 Forward Pinellas Crash Data, Traffic Counts and Level of Service Database Program and…
Forward Pinellas Seeking Competitive Proposals for Planning Consultants
July 9, 2020: On July 8, 2020, the Forward Pinellas Board approved selecting the top 20 firms from Procurement #20-01 Forward Pinellas Planning Consultants and to proceed with agreement negotiations.…
Safe Streets Pinellas: A Vision Zero Approach to Making our Streets Safer
When we hear about severe crashes or injuries on our roadways, the conversation often revolves around who is to blame. Was the driver speeding, or was the pedestrian jaywalking? With…
The Problem with Earmarks
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…
Advantage Pinellas: Your Long Range Transportation Plan
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…
We’re hiring: two open planning positions
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. …
New Interactive Map Shows Future Transportation Projects in Pinellas
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…
Three Forward Pinellas Grant Programs Accepting Applications
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…
Open for Public Comment: Advantage Pinellas Plan
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…
Forward Pinellas Seeking Competitive Proposals for Communications and Web Support
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…
Mounting stuff, less space: Where to store self-storage?
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…