 | Map of the study area Waters Avenue – Armenia Avenue to Florida Avenue (1.5 Miles) Sligh Avenue – Armenia Avenue to Nebraska Avenue (2 miles) |
| Tampa, FL (September 1, 2023) – The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) has hit the gas on a study that’s all about making our streets safer and more vibrant. The study will help increase safety and placemaking along Waters Avenue (Armenia to Florida Avenue, 1.5 miles) and Sligh Avenue (Armenia to Nebraska Avenue, 2 miles). These street segments were identified as high-injury locations as part of the City of Tampa’s Vision Zero Action Plan. The purpose of this study is to: • Identify patterns and risk factors of severe injury and fatal crashes• Improve placemaking and increase safety• Use best practices to reduce the risks of crashes People who use these roadways are encouraged to take a brief 10-minute survey and share what they would like to see changed or preserved on these roads. The survey is also available in Spanish here. The feedback from the community, along with a Summary of Existing Conditions report, will help inform the final proposed recommendations. The survey will be open through September 26, 2023. “We look forward to collaborating with the community to reimagine our largest public asset, our streets, in support of the needs of all,” said Lisa Silva, AICP, PLA, Principal Planner, TPO. “It’s time to take back the streets and make them great for everyone.” Consistent with the principles of Vision Zero, solutions are intended to increase safety for each segment of these high crash corridors; focusing on addressing crashes where a person was Killed or Severely Injured (KSI) and on crashes involving vulnerable users (pedestrians and people on bikes). There will be two in-person public meetings. At the September meeting we will be asking for ideas from the community and at the October meeting we will get feedback on our “fix it” suggestions. The community is warmly invited to join the planning team at both meetings to learn about the study and give their feedback. Learn more about the study on the project page. Public Meeting #1When: Tuesday, September 12 | 6:30–8 pmWhere: Salvation Army | 1100 W Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida, 33604 Public Meeting #2When: Tuesday, October 10 | 6:30–8 pmWhere: Salvation Army | 1100 W Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida, 33604 |
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| For questions about the study and the survey, please contact:Lisa Silva, AICP, PLA, Principal Planner | silval@plancom.org | 813.665.1329 |