The state Senate just passed the rail bill 27-10. It now heads to Gov. Charlie Crist for his signature. Crist has said he supports the bill. ...more

December 8, 2009

For a second time, representatives with the Florida Association of Counties will attempt to woo county commissioners back to their organization. ...more

December 6, 2009

One of the questions central to next year's vote on an additional sales tax for transit and roads in Hillsborough County is what happens if the tax is rejected. What's plan B? ...more

November 21, 2009

Local officials are asking the state to come up with a plan more quickly for how the Howard Frankland Bridge could accommodate a light-rail line. ...more

October 24, 2009

Residents can get a glimpse of what public transportation in Hernando County might look like in the next 10 years by attending Tuesday's meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. ...more

September 27, 2009

A 52-mile passenger rail route linking Wesley Chapel, Tampa and St. Petersburg would draw the highest ridership among five potential light rail lines under study by the Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Authority. ...more

September 4, 2009

At the request of south Hillsborough County residents, one more public meeting has been scheduled to discuss the county's transportation future. ...more

July 15, 2009

An Amtrak locomotive and passenger car will be among exhibits from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the National Train Day celebration at Tampa's Union Station. ...more

May 9, 2009

A report issued March 9 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), shows most people are flocking to buses and other forms of public conveyances despite a worsening economy. ...more

April 2, 2009

Supporters of mass transit say a penny increase in the sales tax would pay for mass transit that would alleviate traffic gridlock. ...more

March 30, 2009