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The Rewind: May TPO Board Recap
The TPO Board voted unanimously to approve the TIP Amendment for N Tampa St & N Florida Ave Urban Corridor. These improvements will include stormwater management, new and upgraded crosswalks, wider sidewalks and shared-use paths,…
Celebrating Earth Day every day
In April Plan Hillsborough teamed up with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPCHC) for Port Tampa Bay’s 3rd Annual Great Port Clean Up and crushed it! On May 4, we were breathing easy at EPCHC’s Clean…
TBRPC FLiP Jr Award
On May 5, Plan Hillsborough was honored to receive a Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Future of the Region Award in the Community Service category for our FLiP Jr (Future Leaders in Planning Jr.) program…
Weigh in on the Tampa Mobility and Environmental Sections
We need your help to shape the next pieces of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan update! Join us at upcoming community meetings on the City of Tampa’s Mobility and Environmental Sections on June 5 and 6,…
Vision Zero at work in the community
The TPO provided supplies for the Crosswalks to Classroom project at Potter Elementary School on May 13. The community came together with Vision Zero, Sidewalk Stompers, and Walk Bike Tampa to bring creativity and visibility…
Eyes on 2050: Keep on truckin’
With the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) now in the works, the TPO is introducing two new projects to help guide how Hillsborough County lives, works, plays… and moves goods! Connections to Tomorrow caught…
Hillsborough River Board gets new leadership
It is with sadness that we saw two advocates for the Hillsborough River move on to other duties and opportunities. Meredith Abel, with the Temple Terrace city council, diligently worked to advance issues around the…
Career & Consultant Opportunities
Current Job Openings We are hiring for a Community Relations Coordinator position. View the announcement and apply here. Consultants: Hillsborough TPO’s recommended firms for its GPC Procurement. View the list. Internships: Plan Hillsborough Volunteer Position…
Hillsborough TPO & the 2023 general planning consultants (GPC)
The Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District VII, is issuing its request seeking professional consultant services. The TPO requests Letters of Response from Consultants for…
Request for Qualifications : Approved Consultant Service Provider list
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission is seeking applicants for placement on the agency’s Approved Consultant Service Provider List through 9/30/2024. The Planning Commission uses the list to select consultants for forthcoming projects. 2022 –…
Our new website has launched!
Welcome to the launch of Plan Hillsborough’s new look and feel! There have been some renovations but the content you are used to finding is still here (or somewhere accessible). As our agency continues to…
Check out the TPO 2023 calendar!
We are pleased to share the TPO’s 2023 Calendar, a yearbook highlighting 2022 accomplishments in our community’s transportation system through the collaborative work of the TPO and its many partners. And of course, the calendar…
The Hillsborough River and contaminants of emerging concern
Emerging contaminants, or contaminants of emerging concern, can refer to many different kinds of chemicals, including medicines, personal care or household cleaning products, lawn care, and agricultural products, among others. These chemicals make it into…
#YourTPO shows wildlife some love
Wildlife need space to seek food, water, and find mates, and the larger the animal, the farther they roam to find needed resources for survival. As our population increases, interactions with wildlife also increase. Wildlife…
The health of the river a continued focus in 2023
The Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) held its first meeting of the new year on February 21. As required by their bylaws, their first business was to hold elections of officers….
Dry weather signals seasonal changes for Hillsborough River
Freshwater flows are the lifeblood of the lower Hillsborough River. This area is an estuary, where saltwater and freshwater meet. As such, it is an important nursery ground for numerous commercially and recreationally important fish,…
We need your voice! That’s right, YOU!
Planning Commission accepting applications for appointee to the TPO Citizens Advisory Committee As a voting member of the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), the Planning Commission appoints a member to the TPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The Planning…
How do you see the future of Hillsborough County?
With its enduring natural beauty, unique charm, and diversity, Unincorporated Hillsborough County is attracting national attention and unprecedented growth, both regionally and locally, as we expect an additional 350,000 people and 107,000 jobs by 2045*….