If you live in the Tampa Bay area and are interested in the future of development, the Tampa Bay Partnership is sponsoring a regional transportation forum featuring the Mayor of Charlotte, NC as a guest speaker. Regional and local public transit is severely lacking in Tampa Bay. Florida, and especially Tampa Bay, was ill-equipped for the population influx of the last 50 years and has exceeded the maximum carrying capacity of its road networks. TBARTA (Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority) has recently adopted a master plan that calls for future light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit. I firmly believe that the sustainable growth of this area depends upon a comprehensive and innovative approach to public transportation. The city of Charlotte is a compelling model of success and Tampa Bay can glean several lessons from Charlotte's approach to transit oriented development (TOD) and light rail.
Common Since: A comprehensive public transportation network can be a catalyst for smarter economic and population growth. Tampa Bay needs it like a prostitute needs antibiotics.
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