September 30th, 2022, marked the end of a seven-year initiative by the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) with $27 million in funding from USDOT, FDOT, and THEA. The Pilot began in 2015 when the agency began the innovative project to implement connected vehicle (CV) technology in real-life scenarios using the Selmon Expressway as a living […]
We are pleased to announce that the THEA CV Pilot has once again helped launch an innovation that will help improve driving safety. On May 5th, 2022, Yunex Traffic announced its RSU2X is the only connected and autonomous vehicle roadside unit (RSU) available in the U.S. that is tested to communicate with automakers’ 2023 model […]
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot (THEA CV Pilot) is a $22 million project jointly funded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). The THEA CV Pilot deployed seven connected vehicle applications in collaboration with auto manufacturers: Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota at the American Center for Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan at […]
We are excited to announce our partnership with Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) to use Connected Vehicle (CV)-ready Hyundai vehicles in the CV Pilot deployment. The Hyundai America Technical Center is focused on research and development. They share our passion for engineering excellence and technological advancement. Working together, we will demonstrate how auto manufacturers […]
Seeking to improve safety and mobility in Tampa Bay with driving innovation, we are bringing connected vehicle technology to Tampa’s Downtown with the THEA Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot program. Receiving an award from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), the THEA CV Pilot makes Tampa one of only three cities in the country to test […]
While all driving has an environmental impact, THEA is committed to being as sustainable as possible in our efforts in the community. We work on two fronts to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Through increasing green spaces and with all-electronic tolling, THEA makes our impact on the planet a company-wide priority. We have been […]
There is something magical about the holidays — the lights, the food, the time spent with family and friends. You can’t help but get in the spirit. But, holiday shopping can be stressful. The panic and rush to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list can turn even the happiest elf into The […]
The THEA Connected Vehicle Pilot hit a major milestone last month as we conducted the first-ever demonstration of the connected vehicle safety applications on transit vehicles. The THEA Connected Vehicle Pilot is the first deployment of connected vehicle technology on a U.S. streetcar line. This demonstration shows how the technology can help prevent crashes between […]
The fall is in full swing – the nights are cooler, the skies are clearer, and the bugs have started to die down. It is the perfect time to grab your walking shoes, water bottle, snacks, and go for a hike. Not sure where to go? No worries! Below are three great options to explore […]
Fall is in full swing and cooler temperatures invite you to spend more time outside. Take a bike ride along the Selmon Greenway, a 1.7-mile paved trail that is the green spine of Downtown Tampa, to visit restaurants, craft breweries, and view the public art we’ve commissioned along the trail. Take the Selmon Greenway Art […]
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