A Vision for Regional Transit

The Tampa Bay Partnership believes a regional transit system is critical to the future of our economy and our quality of life.  This site was designed as part of our transportation initiative, Tampa Bay on Track, and serves as a resource for those just beginning to think about the importance of transportation and those who have been working on the issue for a long time.  If you are new to the world of transit, we hope you'll take some time to explore the site and learn about the many ways that transit can affect a community, whether you choose to ride it or not.

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Choo on This - A pedestrian is injured every 7 hours in our region

Pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns continue to plague the Tampa Bay region.  After several high-profile bike fatalities in recent years, the issue is finally attracting greater attention in the public and in the media.  Despite this growing level of awareness, the severity of the problem warrants even greater attention.

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If there's one thing that everyone can agree to hate, it's traffic congestion.  But as much as we dislike it, most of us view it as a necessary inconvenience and nothing more.  The reality is that congestion has a serious impact on our economy, whether we are aware of it or not.

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  • Nationally, in 2009, the cost of freight congestion was $33 billion.


  • A pedestrian is injured every seven hours in Tampa Bay.  Every five days, a pedestrian is killed.


  • The eight counties of Tampa Bay are expected to add more than 1.3 million new residents in the next 15 years.


  • FDOT has stated that for every $1 spent on transportation, $5.60 is created in economic and use benefits.


  • Phoenix has experienced $5.9 billion of private investment along their light rail line since 2001.


  • Investing in transit creates 19% more jobs than investing in roads.


  • A typical commuter in our area spends an additional 47 hours each year in traffic.


  • A typical commuter in our area spends $928 on congestion expenses each year.


  • Riders of the Charlotte Blue Line lost an average of 6.5 pounds and are 81% less likely to be obese over time.


  • The typical public transit rider consumes on average one half of the oil consumed by an automobile rider.


  • Charlotte has experienced more than $3 billion in investments along their rail line.


  • Dallas has experienced $4.26 billion in development along their rail line since 1999.


  • Light rail can function efficiently with densities as low as 25 residents (about 10 housing units) per acre.


  • 60% of seniors in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties will have poor transit access by 2015. 

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