The Heights Mobility Study
The Heights Mobility Study is an effort to improve safety and mobility in the Greater Seminole Heights/Tampa Heights area, especially, along the Florida Avenue and Tampa Street/Highland Avenue corridor between downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River. Additionally, the Study Team will work with the community to develop a long term vision for transportation improvements in the area.Click here for a complete map of the study area.
Study Schedule
Phase I
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Study Kickoff
September 25, 2017 -
Tampa Heights Civic Association Meeting
September 28, 2017 -
FDOT TIS SEIS Public Workshop
October 10, 2017 -
South Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting
October 18, 2017 -
Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association Meeting
October 24, 2017 -
Heights Urban Core Chamber Meeting
October 25, 2017 -
Tampa Heights Civic Association Meeting
October 26, 2017 -
Seminole Heights Sunday Market
November 12, 2017 -
Walking Audit
November 14, 2017 -
Walking Audit
November 15, 2017 -
Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Workshop
November 29, 2017 -
Winn Dixie Outreach Event
December 02, 2017 -
Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market
December 10, 2017 -
FDOT Downtown/Urban Core Area Community Working Group (Meeting #3)
December 13, 2017 -
Wrap-Up Phase 1 - Define Vision
January 01, 2018 -
Begin Phase II
March 01, 2018 -
FDOT Downtown/Urban Core Area Community Working Group (Meeting #4)
March 08, 2018 -
Heights Mobility Study Public Workshop – Developing Performance Measures and Design Concept Alternatives
April 30, 2018
Objectives
Safety and Mobility Improvements
- Identify opportunities for short term safety and mobility enhancements that could be implemented right away.
Public Engagement
- Develop a clear understanding of existing community character and identify mobility strategies to support existing community needs.
- Build a consensus around a Mission, Vision, and Goals for the Florida Avenue and Tampa Street corridor.
Taking Action
- The Study will use the community’s vision to develop a conceptual transportation plan for the corridor.
- Depending on the community vision, future Study phases may include engineering design and ultimately include a construction project.
Involvement
We invite you to get involved! The community plays an important role in the project development and decision-making process of this study. We want to hear from you about the concerns, issues, comments, and ideas that you have in order to help us identify safety and mobility improvements within the corridor and to help us define a future vision for the corridor.
Request a Meeting
We will come to you! To request a presentation or an information session at your next event or small group meeting please fill-out the comment form in the Contact section of this site and indicate “Meeting Request” in the subject line.
Project Updates
Florida Avenue at Harrison Street
New traffic signal with pedestrian crosswalks.
Expected to be operational by the end of November 2018.
Florida Avenue at Fortune Street
New traffic signal with pedestrian crosswalks.
Expected to be operational by the end of November 2018.
Florida Avenue at Wilder Avenue
New traffic signal with pedestrian crosswalks.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2019.
NEW! Short-Term Violet St Improvements
- Roadside maintenance, signs and pavement marking changes were implemented in late 2018/early 2019
NEW! Mid-Term Violet St Improvements
- Road Diet/pavement marking changes on Violet Street between Florida Avenue and Tampa Street and on Highland Avenue between Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Violet Street, reducing the number of through lanes from 3 to 2. Estimated completion date late 2019.
Upcoming Events
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Open House Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Seminole Heights Public Library
4711 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
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Public Participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Alex Henry, Public Involvement Coordinator, at (813) 975-6405, (800) 226-7220 or email: Alex.Henry@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to a meeting.
Study Coordination
The Heights Mobility Study is part of a comprehensive set of solutions to improve mobility in Tampa Bay. This Study will be complete in coordination with the many ongoing transportation efforts throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Click on the logos below to learn more about ongoing activities and studies in this area.
Stephen L. Benson, AICP, CNU-A
FDOT District Seven Government Liaison Administrator
Stephen.Benson@dot.state.fl.us 813.975.6427
Send Us Your Comments
For more information or comments regarding the Heights Mobility Study, content, meetings, or for any other reason, please fill out the form below and click the “Send” button.
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