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City of Tampa reveals $2 billion plan to address transportation

After being ranked one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians and cyclists, Tampa city leaders unveiled a plan Tuesday to solve the problem. But it comes with a high price tag....
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Petition to protect endangered Rice’s whale draws mixed reactions

A petition is seeking to protect of one the most endangered whales in the world by creating restrictions near Florida’s west-coast ports.
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PSTA and HART talk ups and downs Tampa Bay transit

The bus. It’s the backbone of transportation in the United States and still moves thousands of people around Tampa Bay every day. For the latest episode of The Skinny on WMNF Tampa, Whitney Fox, Director...

FAA opens airspace during space launches, cutting flight delays to Tampa Bay, Sarasota

Listen: Passengers flying from the northeast into Tampa, Sarasota, and other Central Florida airports no longer see delays due to a space launch. The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced airspace restrictions. Before, there was an...
SunRunner station at 49th St. S. in St. Pete. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

City of St. Petersburg seeks public input on development around SunRunner stops

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking public input on plans for transit oriented development near the increasingly busy SunRunner bus line.
Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Tampa third most dangerous city in nation for cyclists, data shows

A recent study ranked Tampa as the third most dangerous city in the nation for cyclists. One Tampa cyclist says more should be done.
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Tampa will celebrate National Train Day on Saturday

Saturday is National Train Day. Rail enthusiasts will celebrate at Tampa’s Union Station.

Possible merger of transportation organizations sparks debate in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization board met to discuss a merger with transportation agencies of neighbor counties. 
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Delivery drivers in danger: attorney calls for increased safety measures following recent attacks

Last month, a Door Dash delivery driver was raped at gunpoint in Tampa. WMNF spoke with an attorney on protecting drivers.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor launches newest “Crosswalks to Classrooms” project

A colorful crosswalk at a South Tampa school could enhance pedestrian safety in an otherwise dangerous place for walkers.

Tampa City Council chair: Use redevelopment money to extend streetcar

In a wide-ranging conversation, the Tampa City Council Chairman Joseph Citro touched on his plan for Tampa's streetcar; the search for a way to reuse 50 million gallons of waster water that's dumped into the...

HART board will investigate agency’s CEO over allegations of mismanagement, hostile work environment

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board voted on Tuesday to investigate toxic workplace allegations against HART's CEO.

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