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THEA is committed to investing in projects that include safe walkability for the growing Tampa Bay population. Options to walk, bike, drive, ride, and share without compromising safety are essential. For Tampa to thrive, we need to provide a variety of travel modalities for people to choose how to best get to their destinations. At […]

On February 15th, 2023, the Biden administration announced the next steps in its plan to deliver 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the U.S. by 2030. The minimum standards for federally funded EV infrastructure are being published now, finalizing the Build America, Buy America implementation plan for EV charging equipment. Soon, cities, towns, and […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) announced the winners of the 2023 USF-SE Bridgebuilding Competition at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering. The event took place during the USF Engineering Expo on Saturday, February 11, 2023, and was open to middle and high school students living in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.  […]

Registration is open for the  2023 USF-SE Bridgebuilding Competition, sponsored by the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering. The annual event fosters STEM learning through a unique bridgebuilding competition open to middle and high school students in Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. Learn the […]

The Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority (THEA) was established by the Florida Legislature in 1963 to bring roadway infrastructure projects online in Hillsborough County. Since then, the Tampa Bay region has evolved and changed from a sleepy West Coast Florida town to one of the most attractive places in the country. Throughout that time, THEA has been […]

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the season of love is in full swing. So, enjoy a night on the town with your significant other along the Greenway. The Selmon Greenway is a 1.9-mile urban trail that links the neighborhoods of Ybor City and Channelside with the riverfront area of Downtown Tampa. Park and […]

THEA is excited to announce the 2023 USF-E Bridge Building Competition taking place at the University of South Florida College of Engineering EXPO! This competition supports THEA’s engagement with the Selmon STEM Scholarship (S3) Program, a program designed in honor of the late Lee Roy Selmon. THEA created the S3 program to honor Mr. Selmon’s […]

It’s a new year, so that means it’s a fresh start. This year, it’s time to get active, follow through with your resolutions, and start living a healthy lifestyle. Tampa Bay is the perfect place to be, with great weather all year round, various places to exercise outdoors, and several neighborhood markets for fresh food. […]

The Florida Automated Vehicles (FAV) Summit is the premier venue to promote the most advanced technology being researched and implemented in automated, connected, electric, and shared (ACES) fields. Featured experts from around the world addressed groundbreaking transportation technologies and what to expect as these technologies become implemented in Florida and across the country. Here are […]