This upcoming Friday evening, a huge traffic alignment shift is scheduled to occur, weather permitting. All southbound lanes of I-275 between the I-4 junction and State Road 60 will be closed beginning at 11:30pm Friday night. Those lanes should begin to reopen, along the new alignment, around 5:30am. During this time, all traffic will beContinueContinue reading “Changes to SB I-275 through WestShore”
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No relief in sight for clogged Gandy Blvd in Tampa
Let’s face it, Gandy Blvd in Tampa is just too clogged. Traffic routinely backs up for miles during rush hour, and despite plans for either a bypass expressway or an elevated structure being planned for the last two decades at least, nothing has materialized. There is currently no funding available for construction, nor will thereContinueContinue reading “No relief in sight for clogged Gandy Blvd in Tampa”
Ultimate I-4 in Orlando begins
It’s the 1st of February, and what is to be one of the largest infrastructure projects in Central Florida to date…is officially kicking off. That’s right, the construction phase of the Ultimate I-4 project is officially underway according to various news outlets throughout the state. The project will bring forth roughly six years of constructionContinueContinue reading “Ultimate I-4 in Orlando begins”
Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1
The buzz is growing on Tolled Express Lanes, also known as Managed Lanes. Many states throughout the US have already adopted them, with several others planning to join in during the next decade. Here in Florida, Express Lanes are already in use along former HOV lanes on I-95, as well as a reversible structure alongContinueContinue reading “Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1”
Happy 1st Birthday I-4/Selmon Connector!
Today marks a huge milestone in Tampa Bay when it comes to the area’s highways and byways; the first anniversary of the opening of the Interstate 4/Selmon Expressway Connector! The roughly one-mile elevated connector opened one year ago today, and a very foggy day it was too. But nonethless, it marked the beginning of theContinueContinue reading “Happy 1st Birthday I-4/Selmon Connector!”
YES! I voted, have you?
I took part in early voting last week! Your voice matters…A LOT! So, if you’re eligible to vote, but haven’t done so yet, get out and VOTE!
Special Notice – TROLL/SPAM ACCOUNTS
Post was last updated on 11/05/2023.Original post was published on 06/06/2014. This post is dedicated to discussing a very serious matter revolving around social media – particularly, the rise in fake/impostor/spam accounts (whatever you want to call them).Seeing such accounts on social media is nothing new, but such can inflict major damage to a person’sContinueContinue reading “Special Notice – TROLL/SPAM ACCOUNTS”
Earth Day 2014!
Until now, I’ve never really done any blog posts about Earth Day, yet I used to always do something “Green” for Earth Day back when I was in elementary and middle school. In this post, I will highlight some things that various public transit districts are doing to make every day of the year EarthContinueContinue reading “Earth Day 2014!”
The Interstate 275/Interstate 4 Interchange – Incomplete
Back in 2003, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) embarked on a project to redo the many ramps of the Interstate 275/Interstate 4 interchange in downtown Tampa, known for years as Malfunction Junction. Among those improvements were a separation of southbound ramps towards downtown Tampa from thru traffic, as well as widening existing thru lanes, andContinueContinue reading “The Interstate 275/Interstate 4 Interchange – Incomplete”
Just…what if? Re-routing HART Route 51X along the I-4/Selmon Connector
With the new Interstate 4/Selmon Expressway Connector now open to traffic, something came to mind back in late December, 2013, that I think Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) should take a look into, although it may never come to reality. What I think HART should examine is the possibility of re-routing Route 51X to runContinueContinue reading “Just…what if? Re-routing HART Route 51X along the I-4/Selmon Connector”
The Global Transit Guidebook 