Project Overview The purpose of the Safe Access to Parks Pilot Study (previously Park Speed Zone Pilot Study) was to develop a process that can be replicated at parks throughout Hillsborough County, to calm speeds and improve safety on major roads next to parks. A toolbox of safety countermeasures will be developed as part of…
Please choose any of these High Injury Corridors below to review the vision zero safety study report results and fact sheets. Surveys were available from September 1 – 30, 2020, the results of the public engagement are within the reports. For more information, view the corridor fact sheets and videos: Mango Road/CR579 (MLK Boulevard…
The City of Tampa is conducting a survey and holding a series of three public meetings to discuss InVision: Tampa Streetcar, a feasibility study about extending and modernizing the current streetcar system. You are encouraged to take a survey and attend the two remaining in the series: Second InVision: Tampa Streetcar | Brainstorm Session Tuesday,…
The Brandon Corridors & Mixed Use Centers Pilot study is a joint pilot project of the Planning Commission and Hillsborough MPO. The purpose of the study is to better coordinate the envisioned land use pattern with planned transportation improvements along Brandon’s major east-west corridors – Brandon Boulevard, Lumsden Road, and Bloomingdale Avenue. These busy corridors…
The Quality of Life Survey began in 2002 to measure public perception of the quality of life in Hillsborough County. The Survey was designed by a statistical consultant and is now in its twelfth year. For consistency, the Survey has not been modified over time and uses eighteen factors chosen and ranked by a focus…
Hillsborough County is updating the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and wants to learn about what you think makes for an outstanding park system. There are more than 180 neighborhood parks, 118 playgrounds, 270 athletic fields, 53 community centers, 5 dog parks, and 3 skate parks in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Which park facilities and programs…
This survey aims to identify the specific gaps in transportation service for the transportation disadvantaged populations within Hillsborough County. According to the Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chapter 427: “Transportation disadvantaged” means those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and are, therefore,…
Imagine 2040 : Part 2 In case you missed it, here is a little bit of what happened at our Imagine 2040 launch event held on July 10th at Tampa Bay Grand Prix. Thank you to our BPAC for providing a bike valet for this event! Take the Imagine 2040 : Part 2 survey…
Turning challenges into opportunities for a thriving future We have a great place to live, work, and play. There are lots of reasons why about half a million more people will live and work here by 2040. We’re a county filled great educational opportunities and neighborhood choices, from rural to urban living, and everything in…
Partnering with Florida’s Largest Home Show to tell our story! The Planning Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are proud to announce a public – private partnership with Florida’s Largest Home Show produced by Turner Expositions. Beginning in 2014, at each of the Turner Home Shows, there will be a super-sized interactive display featuring what…
It’s your turn to weigh in on our future! 10,000+ have visited imagine2040.org since mid-August! We’ve extended through November 11th, so even more of you can weigh in! With 600,000 new residents expected by 2040, it has never been more important for you to tell us your vision for Hillsborough County’s future. So, visit imagine2040.org,…
The Gandy Connector is a concept for a 1.6 mile elevated toll road over the existing Gandy Blvd to connect the Selmon Expressway to the Gandy Bridge. It is part of the MPO’s Long Range Needs Plan, but is not funded. In response to public concerns, the MPO’s Policy Committee has been debating whether to…
The Comprehensive Plans for all the local governments in Hillsborough County are intended to guide public policy in terms of transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, housing, and other topics. These plans are currently in the process of being updated. As part of the update, the organization and content of the Comprehensive Plans for Unincorporated Hillsborough…
You are warmly invited to be part of something… It’s time again for the Planning Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization to work with you, as we simultaneously update our Comprehensive Plans with our Long Range Transportation Plan – Plan 2040 This is something big for our region! By virtue of this invitation, you either are…
Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking feedback from the public on recommendations they recently received from their Economic Prosperity Stakeholder Committee (EPSC) on how the government can help improve the local economy. Let your voice be heard on County’s 30 proposed economic prosperity recommendations. The recommendations, background information and an online survey is on the County’s…
