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The Persistent Threat of Tolling Text Scams in the U.S. This spring, numerous U.S. markets witnessed a surge in tolling text scams, a trend that has continued to pose significant challenges nationwide. These scams involve waves of fraudulent texts designed to deceive recipients into divulging personal information, leading to identity theft and financial fraud. The […]

May is National Bike Month. Celebrated from coast to coast, this brings awareness to the many benefits of biking, and Tampa is the perfect place. With THEA’s focus on connectivity and safe pedestrian pathways, let’s look at how you can celebrate! Enjoy a ride on the Selmon Greenway The Selmon Greenway is a 1.9-mile urban […]

The holiday road trip season is upon us! If you are visiting your family or friends for the holidays, driving can be an efficient and memorable way to travel. Below are some tips for planning your next road trip. Give yourself plenty of time. Getting a good night’s sleep and feeling well-rested for a long […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority started accepting E-ZPass, an electronic toll pass that Orlando and other states use. E-ZPass customers will be able to effortlessly commute non-stop on the THEA’s Selmon Expressway in addition to the 125-mile Central Florida Expressway Authority system in the Orlando metro area. This means that E-ZPass holders will not encounter […]

THEA wants everyone who drives on the Selmon Expressway to take our 30-day challenge and put their cell phones down while driving. It is a dangerous habit, and many of you have already felt that drivers seem “spacier” than they used to be. Your mind literally can not handle the focus needed to simultaneously drive […]

With smartphones becoming a primary tool for offering round the clock accessibility and a way to accomplish work outside of the traditional office, more and more people are accessing their phones while they drive. While this might seem to offer additional productivity, it is a dangerous habit that distracts drivers from focusing all of their […]

December is Road Trip season! Whether you have Winter vacation planned or are visiting your family for the holidays, driving can be an economical (and even fun!) way to get there. Here are our top five tips for planning your next road trip. Give yourself plenty of time. The worst feeling on a road trip […]

Top 5 Driving Tips For A Less Stressful Drive During the Holiday Season   Many of us drive several miles back and forth to work. For some, it’s considered one of the worst points of their day. They may feel aggravated or angry at the hold-up in traffic or as a reaction to other drivers […]

Remember a time when everyone jumped from the front seat to the back seat with nothing more than your mom’s arm swinging in front of you for safety? With the increased number of cars on the roads, car seats and seat belts make a big difference in safety. Car seats, much like the advent of […]