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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) took home the 2013 Good ‘Burger Award after close to 6,000 people voted for the best in Community Service and Non-Profits. The awards
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Good intentions brought Tropicana field to St. Petersburg in 1986 and now nearly 30 years later, good intentions may be pointing to a different use! The home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays could be des
The Pinellas Alternatives Analysis Project Advisory Committee has recommended construction of 24 miles of light rail transit in Pinellas County. The newly proposed light rail would offer connections between St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas Park and Gateway.
In Minneapolis during a recent visit I experienced firsthand the efficiency of light rail. It does not compromise retail or business as some suggest. In fact, it eliminates traffic congestion and encourages walking.
Light rail in Tampa Bay is long overdue and the lack of it is one of the area’s biggest stumbling blocks. If we can connect the corridors in our cities and then connect our cities, it would be a great collaborative effort. The light rail recommendation comes on the heels of the recent announcement that ridership of public transportation is at a record high, according to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officials. The spike in ridership is partly due to the new Central Avenue Trolley in St. Petersburg and new trolley service for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
For updates on the Pinellas Alternatives Analysis recommendation, please visit www.pinellasontrack.com.
In Minneapolis during a recent visit I experienced firsthand the efficiency of light rail. It does not compromise retail or business as some suggest. In fact, it eliminates traffic congestion and encourages walking.
Light rail in Tampa Bay is long overdue and the lack of it is one of the area’s biggest stumbling blocks. If we can connect the corridors in our cities and then connect our cities, it would be a great collaborative effort. The light rail recommendation comes on the heels of the recent announcement that ridership of public transportation is at a record high, according to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officials. The spike in ridership is partly due to the new Central Avenue Trolley in St. Petersburg and new trolley service for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
For updates on the Pinellas Alternatives Analysis recommendation, please visit www.pinellasontrack.com.
