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While we know people love their cars and there is some security in using your own private vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic, we also know that having good, connective paths for walking and biking is crucial in great cities. We know that Tampa IS a great city and our agency continues to invest in making […]

A good city design has many transportation modalities to choose from that help people get safely to their destinations. Options to walk, bike, drive, ride, and share should all be part of the plan without having to compromise safety or an abundance of time. When we design our parkways, we are looking at the overall […]

Have you checked out the Selmon Greenway yet? No? Well, what are you waiting for? The Selmon Greenway is a great way to get around town — whether on foot or bike — all while enjoying the Florida sunshine. The Selmon Greenway is a shaded 1.7-mile multi-use trail runs east-west from Ybor City, through the […]

Prominently displayed at the entrance of the Selmon Greenway pocket park is a life-size bronze statue of Lee Roy Selmon. The statue, commissioned by the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority and created by sculptor Joel Randell, was dedicated in June 2019 honoring Selmon’s legacy in Tampa.  Nationally renowned artist, Joel Randell, sculpts oil-based clay to the […]

THEA is an agency committed to the progress and future of the Tampa Bay region. Along with using our toll revenues to provide our region with a transportation system that provides regional connectivity to our residents and visitors, we also partner with community organizations with beautification projects, economic development strategies, and fostering more STEM education […]

Lee Roy Selmon Statue – Meet the Artist We feel strongly in supporting and spearheading community initiatives throughout our region that activate spaces and enhance the beauty of our properties. We have commissioned artwork and murals, worked with neighborhood associations on underpass beautification projects, provided gateways, created an urban green spine in Downtown Tampa with […]

Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety Walking is good for your health and better for the environment. Cities around the world are striving to be more walkable communities, but, pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are among the most vulnerable users of the road. Every day, 430 pedestrians will be treated in an […]

Fall has officially begun, which means cooler temperatures that invite you to spend more time outside.  As a break from your normal routine, why don’t you try an afternoon stroll or bike ride along the Selmon Greenway?  The 1.7-mile paved trail is a great way to see all of the sights that the Riverfront, Downtown […]