# 11.12.26 Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting (MPO)

The Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting (titled Nov. 12, 2026; meeting metadata dated Nov. 13, 2026) covered transportation planning, funding, and the proposed Tampa Bay regional MPO merger. Staff presented a FY 2027–28 Unified Planning Work Program amendment adding Advantage US19 Phase 2 to Task 8 for Pinellas shared activities. The amendment would transfer $63,756 in personnel savings and $8,500 in supply savings from Task 1, without increasing the total Consolidated Planning Grant award. Staff also described a revision to the Gold Pasco Section 5307 match and county contribution, from $217,489 to $38,478, to align with approved funding levels. Staff recommended approval, though the transcript does not clearly capture the board’s disposition of the amendment.

On transit, staff reported that the Freebee microtransit service had launched and that negotiations with Uber for another microtransit service were in their final stages, with service anticipated in about two months. The board tabled indefinitely a proposed letter seeking Pasco and Pinellas voting seats on regional port and airport governing boards, pending further discussion of the merger and Amendment 3. Members also raised concerns about funding the County Line Road project, citing an estimated $5 million for design and construction and a further $20 million, and called for discussion with Hernando County. The board approved sending a separate letter to the legislative delegation requesting authority for MPO members to participate remotely when needed. FDOT’s FY 2028–32 tentative work program public-review dates were announced; no specific project awards or bids were discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Sources
- [11.12.26 Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting (MPO)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMPKbl9NzDE) - Pasco County Government