Also during June, the TBARTA Board and members of its advisory committees who wish to attend will take several official field trips. They are interested in learning more about the various counties that make up TBARTA, including the specific ...

 

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES
Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority

The Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Authority announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

The TBARTA Board and its advisory committees will meet to discuss the development and implementation of regional transportation solutions. Details on the board meeting are as follows:

DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 27, 2008, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The TBARTA Board will convene to discuss developing a comprehensive Regional Transportation Master Plan for Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties.

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) announces its monthly calendar of meetings.

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: The Land O’ Lakes Public Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This group of volunteers provides region-oriented advice to the Board from a citizen’s perspective.

CAC Workshop

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, 3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The CAC workshop for its members to discuss with each other the committee’s role and focus for the coming year.

A joint CAC/TMC Meeting

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 26, 2008, immediately following until 5:30 p.m.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To hear guest speaker Maria Garcia Berry, leader of Denver’s “FasTracks” public relations campaign, discuss TBARTA’s recent public opinion survey.

Transit Management Committee (TMC)

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 1:30 p.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven Office, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Consisting of representatives of the region’s transit agencies, this group advises the Board on the technical development of the Master Plan and its future implementation.

A Joint Meeting of the TMC and CAC

DATE AND TIME: June 26, 2008, 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive, San Antonio (Pasco County), FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Also during June, the TBARTA Board and members of its advisory committees who wish to attend will take several official field trips. They are interested in learning more about the various counties that make up TBARTA, including the specific transportation challenges that affect each county.

A Field Trip to Hillsborough County

DATE AND TIME: Monday, June 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Hillsborough County Center, 26th Floor, Conference Center, 601 East Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL

A Field Trip in Pasco County

DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive, San Antonio, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIERED: Board members will hear presentations regarding each county’s transportation and growth issues, financial constraints, and transportation plans.

Agendas for the Board, CAC and TMC meetings will be available online approximately five days prior to each meeting at http://www.tbarta.com.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting. All meetings of the TBARTA Board and its advisory committees are open to the public. These meetings are being conducted pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, and Title VI and Title VIII of the United States Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968.

Individuals requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact: Brandie Miklus, Transportation Planner, [phone], at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, nation origin, disability, or family status. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Brandie Miklus, Transportation Planner, [phone] at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.