Statement – Concerning the MPO Board Vote on 2017-2021 TIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement Regarding the approval of including Tampa Bay Express, Line items 33 and 34 – Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Tampa, Fla.- June 23, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: “In response to the approval and...

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Statement – Regarding public-funded entities backing TBX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement  Regarding announcement of tbxyes website. Tampa, Fla.- May 2, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: Upon reading the announcement today of a coalition in support of the Tampa Bay Express (TBX) project, we are shocked and outraged by...

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Attend Legislative Delegation Meeting Tuesday 12/8

Tell your elected representatives that you want other transportation priorities- including fixing existing roads, funding transit, and improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions- to be their priority! NOT the $9 billion fiasco of Tampa Bay Express Lanes (TBX). URGENT- Sign up to speak! Deadline is Monday, Nov. 30 (see more info...

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Attend MPO Board Meeting Tuesday 11/10

  We need your help concerned citizens! Due to pressure we have been applying, the Metropolitan Planning Organization agreed to move their November board meeting to an EVENING time. Please attend and speak out against TBX! Let’s DOUBLE our record-breaking attendance in August! Where: Frederick B. Karl County Center 601...

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Attend City Council Meeting Thursday 11/5

Let’s keep up the pressure and being heard Tampa!  Please attend and speak out against TBX! Where: City of Tampa Council Chambers 315 E Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 When: Thursday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. Why:  Paul Steinman, District 7 Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, to make a presentation...

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Attend FDOT Work Program Public Hearing 10/28

Tell FDOT that you want other transportation priorities- including fixing existing roads, funding transit, and improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions- to be their priority! NOT the $9 billion fiasco of Tampa Bay Express Lanes (TBX). This is your opportunity to press FDOT to disclose the financial nature of TBX. If they...

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Attend Legislative Delegation Meeting Friday 9/25

Tell your elected representatives that you want other transportation priorities- including fixing existing roads, funding transit, and improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions- to be their priority! NOT the $9 billion fiasco of Tampa Bay Express Lanes (TBX). The Hillsborough Legislative Delegation consists of 14 members of the Florida Senate and...

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Attend MPO Board Meeting Tuesday 9/1

We need your help concerned citizens! The Metropolitan Planning Organization Board meets TOMORROW, at 9 a.m. Please attend and speak out against TBX! Where: Frederick B. Karl County Center 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Second Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 When: Tuesday, September 1, 9:00 a.m. Why:  Tell the MPO Board, especially Les...

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Attend Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Thursday 8/20

We need your help concerned citizens! The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency meets in City Council chambers TOMORROW, at 9 a.m. Where: Tampa City Council Chambers City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor Tampa, Florida  33602 When: Thursday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. Why:  Tell the City Council, especially Lisa Montelione...

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Statement – Regarding the approval of Tampa Bay Express, Line item 33

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2015 Sunshine Citizens Statement Regarding the approval of Tampa Bay Express, Line item 33 – Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Tampa, Fla.- August 5, 2015 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: “In response to the approval and inclusion of Line...

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