Transportation Groups

Tampa Bay Area Transportation Management Area (TMA)

The role of the TMA, made up of representatives from the Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco MPOs, is to develop regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially in the allocation of federal & state funds.

Pasco MPO

A transportation planning organization of Pasco County comprised of a staff with a Director, a representative board that is made up of nine voting members, and three advisory boards. (Citizens Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee/Congestion Management Task Force, and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee).

Metropolitan Planning for Transportation (Hillsborough MPO)

a Hillsborough transportation policy-making board comprised of representatives from local governments and transportation agencies.

Forward Pinellas

is a land use and transportation planning agency. We are the planning council and metropolitan planning organization for Pinellas County.

Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA)

The role of the TMA, made up of representatives from the Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco MPOs, is to develop regional consensus priorities for the TMA, especially in the allocation of federal & state funds.

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC)

local governments and gubernatorial appointees to coordinate planning for the Region’s future.

Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA)

Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is an independent agency of the state. which provides innovative tolling transportation solutions to the Tampa Bay region.

USF Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR)

CUTR is an internationally recognized transportation research, education and technology transfer/training/outreach center, with a focus on producing products and people.

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)

To be the people’s first choice for transportation and a driving force for social, environmental, and economic vitality in the community through innovation and partnership.

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

plan, finance, acquire, construct, operate and maintain mass transit facilities and supply transportation assistance in Hillsborough County.

Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT)

committed to the effective and efficient management and delivery of public, specialized, and coordinated transportation services in Pasco County.

Tampa International Airport (TIA)

world-class leaders in promoting prosperity for the Tampa Bay region through efficient, responsible growth, while cherishing the natural beauty and quality of life in our community.

Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc.

a dynamic new component to Tampa’s transportation system by providing attractive, reliable, comfortable, convenient, and safe streetcar service to local residents and visitors alike.

Florida Department of Transportation District 7

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT or Department) is an executive agency, which means it reports directly to the Governor. FDOT’s primary statutory responsibility is to coordinate the planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced state transportation system serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all components, including multimodal facilities. A multimodal transportation system combines two or more modes of movement of people or goods. Florida’s transportation system includes roadway, air, rail, sea, spaceports, bus transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

New North Transportation Alliance (NNTA)

a public-private partnership providing a forum for business, local government, residents, and commuters to improve air quality, mobility and livability in the New North/USF area.

St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership

Serves as a private catalyst for projects and investments in the city core that deliver long-term economic benefit for St. Petersburg and its businesses.

Westshore Alliance

a membership-based organization of business and community leaders recognized as the voice of Tampa’s Westshore District

Tampa Downtown Partnership – Transportation Committee

serves as the steward of Downtown Tampa, cultivating public and private partnerships, and encouraging Downtown’s physical and economic development.

Clearwater Regional  Chamber of Commerce

The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic membership organization which represents more than 600 businesses in the Tampa Bay area, predominantly North Pinellas County. The programs and services of the Regional Chamber range from business boardrooms to local restaurant and retail as well as beach and tourism partners’ promotions.  The Regional Chamber works closely with government officials at all levels to help maintain and encourage a business friendly environment and to assist our members with information and access.

St. Pete Chamber of Commerce

The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on building a sustainable organization with a keen focus on our members, advocating at every level for those issues that change and protect the way we do business and lead on efforts to start new business, expanding those already here and attracting those who can contribute to our shared vision to grow smarter. All while providing a warm welcome to those who visit the Sunshine City every day!

Visit Tampa Bay

a private, 501 (c)(6) organization that works with more than 750+ partners to tell the world the story of our home – the hip, urban heart of the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce envisions an engaged and inclusive community driven by business prosperity.

Bike/Walk Tampa Bay (BWTB)

Bike/Walk Tampa Bay (BWTB) is a regional coalition of citizens, advocates, professionals, and allied organizations created to make walking and bicycling the preferred modes of transportation in the Tampa Bay region. The Coalition was formed by a partnership between the New North Transportation Alliance, the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the Westshore Alliance, the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Community Traffic Safety Teams of Tampa Bay, and the Hillsborough and Pinellas Metropolitan Planning Organizations. To accomplish this goal, we engage and empower local communities and stakeholders to achieve our region’s vision for a better transportation future.

Walk/Bike Tampa

Walk Bike Tampa, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in the summer of 2015 by Tampa residents who met at local transportation meetings and shared their concerns about bicycle and pedestrian safety. Together, they decided that Tampa needed a citizens-based advocacy group focused on promoting connected bicycle routes, safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the city, and pedestrian-friendly streets.

Stop TBX Sunshine Citizens

Sunshine Citizens is a non-partisan and grassroots organization that promotes walkable, inclusive communities and smart growth. We are actively building a coalition of like-minded groups, citizens and local leaders in Tampa Bay who share our vision for better fiscal choices and positive economic development for our area. We are committed to holding the government accountable to open and transparent planning processes and real costs.

All for Transportation

All for Transportation is the community-led effort that put a referendum on the November ballot asking voters to fund a wide range of solutions to our County’s greatest shortcoming – traffic congestion and lack of transit options. With an additional 700,000 people expected to move to our County over the next 30 years, we need transportation solutions.

Transit Now Tampa Bay

Transit Now Tampa Bay provides key updates on transit and transportation developments in Tampa and Tampa Bay.Kate Connolly is the founder of TNTB but seeks to develop the team to share important information, promote events, and improve transit now in Tampa Bay.

USF Student Planning Organization

Our organization was created to cater to the needs of the students of USF who had an interest in planning and fields related to planning. There are many great events planned for you all this year and we hope that you have an exciting and productive semester.