Increasing mobility and reducing traffic congestion are two key components of
the MPO's planning process. In many cases, highly traveled roadways cannot be
improved by widening because of limited right-of-way, impact on adjacent
properties or high costs. So, alternatives must be examined.
To that end, the MPO's Congestion Management System (CMS) Development and
Implementation Report was completed in 1997 and a working congestion management
system was established. The CMS identifies and measures the level of congestion
on major roadways within Hillsborough County. The Steering Committee, made up
of local transportation experts, emergency operations personnel and law
enforcement officials, selects the roadways that are to be analyzed. The
purpose was to identify relatively low cost improvements that could reduce
congestion and increase mobility, such as additional turn lanes at
intersections, traffic signal improvements and new sidewalks.
The MPO prepares a county-wide analysis and selects some corridors for more
detailed study. Recommended improvements include adding turn lanes, filling in
sidewalk gaps, adding bike lanes and increasing the frequency of bus routes.
Recent documents available under Publications & Maps include:
- Kennedy Boulevard (from Memorial Highway to Ashley
Drive)
- Busch Boulevard (from Florida Avenue to 56th
Street)
- Hillsborough County Congestion Management System
Performance Report
