Transportation Planning Organization Board Meeting - 05.13.26

The Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board convened on May 13, 2026, to discuss several key transportation planning and funding issues. Major procurement-related topics included the adoption of the FY 2028-2032 TPO priority list, which outlines 40 transportation projects seeking community support or funding, including capacity expansions, transit improvements, and safety enhancements. A significant discussion centered on the controversial I-275 widening project, with a substitute motion to remove it from the priority list ultimately failing, and the project remaining supported by the board. The board also approved the FY 2027-2028 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which serves as a two-year budget and planning guide for federally and state-funded transportation activities. Additionally, the board reviewed and accepted the Henderson Boulevard-Manhattan Avenue Vision Plan, aimed at improving safety, multimodal transportation options, and stormwater management along the corridor. Public comments and board member discussions highlighted concerns about project impacts, funding priorities, and the balance between vehicular traffic and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure. The meeting concluded with updates on upcoming meetings and legislative monitoring related to transportation funding.