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Florida Matters “Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA)” (September 28, 2007)
In May, state lawmakers created a regional mass transit authority with the goal of exploring future transportation options for a seven-county region. Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota are among the counties in the new Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority. Polk County is notably absent from the list. Commissioners there didn't rule out joining in the future, once the authority's roll becomes clearer. Governor Crist held off on funding the authority for now so local dollars will be vital to its success. We'll take a look at the new Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority on this week’s Florida Matters. Listen now
Guests: Mayor Pam Iorio - City of Tampa
Bob Clifford - District Seven Planning Manager, Florida Department of Transportation
Shelton Quarles - Chairman, Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
