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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 […]

In recent years, Hyde Park Village has stood out as the jewel of South Tampa. With its historic bungalow homes, oak-lined streets, and popular shopping district, the neighborhood has become an enjoyable place for residents and visitors. Part of the charm is the walkability of the neighborhood and we worked with neighborhood partners to improve […]

April 22nd is Earth Day! While automobile driving obviously has an impact on the environmental impact, one of the ways THEA is committed to reducing carbon emissions and thus reduces air pollution. By leading Florida by installing all electronic tolling and increasing green spaces, like the Selmon Greenway, THEA makes our impact on the planet […]

Summer begins the peak season for road construction work across America. Road work is a dangerous job. It often takes place at night with low visibility, and drivers are zooming past work sites, often in a hurry or distracted from the road. In 2017, 799 people were killed in work zone fatalities, including 132 road […]

One thing Lee Roy Selmon asked of our agency when we sought to honor his legacy with naming our toll road, the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, was to find a way to help and mentor the young people at the University of South Florida. Our CEO, Joe Waggoner, and the team at THEA has been […]

This month is National Mentoring Month*. National Mentoring Month focuses attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us—individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities, and nonprofits—can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for our young people. When we reflect on career success or […]

Black Friday is coming up and we are encouraging people to Shop Gandy! We know construction can be a challenge to businesses and we also know that many people want to shop on Black Friday but avoid the crowds of the busy malls. SO… we want to get our Tampa Bay shoppers to think Gandy […]

THEA is a local, user-financed public agency. We are financed through revenue bonds which means we are solely supported by user tolls, using no tax funding. This makes us an agency that is deeply embedded in the communities we serve. We develop projects that address urban congestion to improve and safety and quality of life […]

THEA is an agency that is recognized for our innovative and forward-thinking approach to regional transportation. Our agency’s projects are focused on enhancing the lives of the people in the regional communities we serve while smartly addressing the need for improved safety and mobility. This year, we won numerous major industry awards including, the International […]