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Right-of-Way Permitting Office Organization Changes

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The Right-of-Way (ROW) Permitting Office is now under the Mobility Department headed by Vik Bhide, Director, and the staff will report directly to Brandon Campbell, P.E., PTOE, Smart Mobility Division Manager.  The ROW Permitting Office is…

Mayor Castor’s Crosswalks to Classrooms Painted Crosswalk Program

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On Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, from 9 am to noon, two new Crosswalks to Classrooms murals will be painted at Edison and Dale Mabry Elementary Schools (weather permitting).  Artist Jay Giroux of the READ…

Mayor Jane Castor, Congresswoman Kathy Castor Discuss BUILD Grant and Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

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On Monday, Sept. 21, Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to discuss the $24 million BUILD Grant the City of Tampa received from the U.S. Department of Transportation.   WHO: Tampa Mayor…

Mayor Castor’s Vision Zero Crosswalks to Classrooms Painted Crosswalk Program Broward Elementary Book Drive

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In celebration of the City of Tampa’s fifth Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Broward Elementary School, on Friday, September 19th at 11 am, Mayor Jane Castor and Jacobs, a local engineering consulting firm, will distribute children’s…

The City of Tampa Awarded a $24,000,000 BUILD grant from USDOT

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The City of Tampa, thanks to our federal partners, was awarded $24,000,000 in federal funding from the US Department of Transportation as part of their Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to extend the West side of the…

Green Spine Cycle Track Extension Construction Contract Advertisement

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The City of Tampa’s Green Spine cycle track, which currently runs through Downtown Tampa, as part of Mayor Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow platform with a focus on Vision Zero, is being extended into West Tampa and Ybor City.  Phase…

Mayor Castor to Unveil 5th Crosswalks to Classroom at Broward Elementary

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As part of Mayor Castor’s commitment to Vision Zero and transforming Tampa’s tomorrow, the City of Tampa will unveil our fifth Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Broward Elementary Monday, August 31 at 7:30 a.m., enlivening the crosswalk at…

The City of Tampa Hires a New Sustainability & Resilience Officer, Whitford Remer, to Support Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

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Following a nation-wide search for a Sustainability & Resilience Officer, the City of Tampa has hired Whitford Remer to fill this new position as part of Mayor Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. “Strong cities are built on a…

Storm Drain Painted Inlets Program Public Mural Project Designed for Water Quality Awareness

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Many people believe storm drains connect to sewer treatment systems -- but they don't.  In fact, most of the runoff in the City discharges directly into the Hillsborough River or the bays without receiving any treatment to filter out pollutants…

City of Tampa Launches a Pilot Sidewalk and Variable-Message Sign Public Messaging Campaign with Public Art Project Designed for Social Distancing Safety Awareness

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The City is Tampa is launching a pilot public messaging campaign reminding people to practice social distancing in high-density public pedestrian right-of-ways. The messages will reflect the stay calm, stay kind, and stay safe …

City of Tampa’s Director of Transportation to Provide Update

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WHO: Vik Bhide, Director of TransportationWHAT: Update on CSX Track ClosuresWHERE: 306 E. Jackson, in lobbyWHEN: This afternoon at 2:30 p.m.