THEA Blog

Exploring our beautiful state means riding Florida’s toll roads, like THEA’s Selmon Expressway. For new residents or visitors, understanding tolls – and how to save money – is key to a smooth travel experience. Here’s your guide to tolls, SunPass®, and avoiding extra fees. What is SunPass®? Your Toll Road Key SunPass® is Florida’s prepaid […]

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means road trips. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a longer vacation, the Selmon Expressway can be your gateway to your next getaway.  Here’s your essential Summer Road Trip Safety Checklist to make sure your drive on (and off) the Selmon is smooth sailing: […]

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is reinforcing its commitment to public safety and storm resilience with a comprehensive slate of hurricane readiness initiatives already underway. Ahead of the season, THEA has completed several key infrastructure upgrades, including full roof replacements on all of its facilities and the clearing […]

The South Tampa Chamber has selected Greg Slater, Executive Director and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year. This award is one of The South Tampa Chamber’s highest honors, recognizing outstanding leadership, business excellence, and community impact. Each year, the award is presented to an individual […]

At the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a promise. And at the heart of that promise are our unsung heroes of the road: THEA’s Road Rangers. Whether it’s a flat tire in the middle of rush hour, a stalled vehicle during a rainstorm, or debris creating a traffic […]

At the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), safety is at the core of everything we do—from how we design and maintain the Selmon Expressway to how we educate the community on smart travel behaviors. During National Safety Month, we’re spotlighting safe driving tips for every age group because good driving habits evolve with us—and staying […]

This June marks eight years since the opening of the Deputy Kotfila Memorial Dog Park—a shaded, pet-friendly retreat beneath the Selmon Expressway along the Selmon Greenway. Since 2017, it’s become a favorite downtown destination and a meaningful tribute to a local hero. Remembering Deputy Kotfila The park honors Hillsborough County Deputy John Kotfila, Jr., who […]

On May 23, 2025, Breanne Williams with the Tampa Bay Business Journal wrote about THEA’s $745 million investment plan aimed at transforming Tampa’s transportation infrastructure. This comprehensive initiative seeks to enhance connectivity, safety, and community integration across and underneath our system.  Key Highlights of the Investment Plan: Infrastructure Improvements: THEA plans to allocate $686 million […]

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) was proud to participate in the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s 2025 State of Downtown event—an annual gathering of business, civic, and community leaders committed to shaping a thriving urban core. Greg Slater, THEA’s CEO and Executive Director, joined a strong lineup of speakers to share our agency’s vision for a […]

May is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, making it the perfect time for teen drivers to brush up on essential traffic laws. Understanding and following these rules can help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe on Tampa’s roads. Here are the top five traffic laws that young drivers may not be aware of: 1. No […]