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August is back-to-school month for Tampa Bay students, meaning the summer traffic lull will be coming to an end as more cars and buses will be hitting the roads. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh yourself, and your children, about safe driving. Here are our tips to prepare for the back-to-school rush. Mind school zones […]

Since 1963, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) has been a vital part of our vibrant city, connecting us to our destinations with speed, convenience, and efficiency. This month we celebrate 60 years of progress and the bright future that lies ahead!  Created by the Florida State Legislature in 1963 as a state agency, THEA […]

Navigating the busy roads of Tampa can be a challenge and sometimes a horrific experience, especially when unexpected incidents occur. When these situations transpire, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) offers a free roadside assistance service to help. THEA’s Road Ranger Service Patrol is an admirable program that provides necessary aid and enhances roadway safety […]

The hurricane season is upon us. The season peaks on September 10 as Florida transitions from late summer to early fall. The waterways of Tampa Bay have become more hospitable to tropical systems at this time and everyone needs to be prepared through the end of the season on November 30. We want to share […]

May is National Bike Month. Celebrated from coast to coast, this brings awareness to the many benefits of biking, and Tampa is the perfect place. With THEA’s focus on connectivity and safe pedestrian pathways, let’s look at how you can celebrate! Enjoy a ride on the Selmon Greenway The Selmon Greenway is a 1.9-mile urban […]

For greater access to savings on the Selmon Expressway, we are pleased to announce the following toll savings programs are now accepted in addition to SunPass: TollTag® K-Tag, and PikePass. Our agency has been working with agencies nationwide to provide an interoperable network to facilitate the convenience of using one toll account to pay for […]

Visual (taking your eyes off the road). Manual (taking your hands off the wheel). Cognitive (taking your mind off the task at hand). Any one of these factors, which specifically takes your attention away from driving, is a distraction. And distractions have consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nine people are […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) selected Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, Inc. as its real estate advisory firm for the Request of Qualifications (RFQs) issued in November of 2022. Three firms were shortlisted and Ernst & Young outscored HR&A Advisors, Inc. and Lambert Advisory, LLC. Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, Inc. will assist THEA […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is committed to improving all the underpasses as part of the scope of work for the South Selmon Capacity Project. And while all the underpasses will get significant makeovers as part of the project, the space at Bay to Bay Boulevard and MacDill Avenue has room for extra amenities. […]