Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1841FY0102

Intelligent Transportation System Component of the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority's Brandon to Downtown Tampa Expansion Project

Requester:

Pat McCue

Organization:

Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority

Project Title:

Intelligent Transportation System Component of the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority's Brandon to Downtown Tampa Expansion Project

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 4:24:13 PM

Sponsors:

Jim Sebesta

Statewide Interest:

Improved transportation system for commercial interests, tourists and residents using the State Highway System in the Tampa Bay area, especially by relieving severe congestion; thereby enhancing economic development.

Recipient:

Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority

Contact:

Wayne Malaney

412 E. Madison Street

Contact Phone:

(850) 422-1011

Tampa 33602

Counties:

Hillsborough

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Installation of Intelligent Transportation System components for the Brandon to Downtown Tampa section of the Expressway.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Full operation of the improvements at maximum use will be completed 4-5 years in advance, resulting in greater safety, less congestion, and reduced travel time for commuters, commercial vehicles and other travelers.� Increased use of the system will increase revenues for the Expressway Authority to finance future improvements.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$5,000,000

Total cost of the project:

$275,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations and Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$270,000,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2001-2002

Amount:

$5,000,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

No

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

Yes

Agency:

Veterans' Affairs, Department Of

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Yes

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Resolution for Fla. Transp. Commission; L

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

No