Bike Your City 2023 Showcases the Beauty of Oldsmar Trails
On a mild, sunny morning, over 100 people from across the county gathered for the 7th annual Bike Your City event on March 10, in Oldsmar, FL. Since 2017, Forward…
You Can Shape the Future of Transportation in Pinellas County – Take Our Survey!
The 2023 Forward Pinellas Transportation Planning Survey is open! As the land use and transportation planning agency for Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas wants to know what is important to you…
Forward Pinellas Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Planning Support Services
Request for Proposals for Planning Support Services Forward Pinellas issued a request for proposals from qualified firms to provide planning support services. Forward Pinellas anticipates selecting multiple planning consultant teams to…
Right-Sizing Drew Street for Safety, Accessibility and Mobility
By Whit Blanton, FAICP The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is preparing design plans for Drew Street between North Osceola Avenue and US 19, with about $8 million in place…
Bike Your City Returns March 10, 2023
The Month of March has been designated as Florida Bike Month by the Florida Bicycle Association. During this month, events are held around the country to introduce bicycling to new…
Job Opening: Planner
If you want to make a difference by integrating land use and transportation planning here at Forward Pinellas, we have a career opportunity to join our team. Forward Pinellas is…
Preserving Pinellas’ Prosperity – Target Employment and Industrial Lands Study (TEILS) Update
By Jared Austin, Principal Planner Land Use and Pinellas County’s Economy If you were asked what drives the Pinellas County economy, what would you say? You may reference our wonderful…
Discover All the Trails Tampa Bay Has to Offer With the Tri-County Trails Map
Check out SCTPA’s interactive trails map for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.
The Pinellas Trail – Is perception reality, and what can we do about it?
By Alex Burns, USF Intern People are getting outdoors and enjoying the trails more than ever before. About two million residents and visitors enjoyed the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in…
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…
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…
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,…