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Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance (SCTPA)

The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance (SCTPA) works as a region to prepare plans, studies, and priorities for regionally significant projects, review the impact of significant land-use decisions, share current travel data and trends, and adopt regional transportation plans and priorities for highway, public transportation, and multi-use trail improvements.

As the region stands to see continued growth in population, economy and travel, the SCTPA will provide sound, forward-thinking transit and transportation options to support this growth and a sustainable future for our region.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

  • 02 October

    TMA Leadership Group Meeting

    Topic: TMA Leadership Group Time: October 2, 2026 at 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Location: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), 3201 Scherer Dr N, St Petersburg, FL 33716 Join Zoom Meeting: (Listen Only) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84547206243 Meeting ID: 845 4720 6243 One…
  • 11 December

    TMA Leadership Group Meeting

    Topic: TMA Leadership Group Time: December 11, 2026 at 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Location: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, 3201 Scherer Dr N, St Petersburg, FL 33716  Join Zoom Meeting (Listen Only): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89723126607 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89723126607 View meeting insights…
  • 11 December

    SCTPA Meeting

    Topic: Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance (SCTPA) Meeting Time: December 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Location: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), 3201 Scherer Dr N, St Petersburg, FL 33716) Join Zoom Meeting (Listen Only): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84335922312 Meeting chat…
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SCTPA BOARD

The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance is governed by elected officials representing the six Metropolitan Planning Organizations who support local, regional and statewide projects that improve access to transportation opportunities in the West Central Florida region. This is achieved through bodies of representatives from the six MPO areas who lead the SCTPA to provide sound, forward-thinking transit and transportation options that help promote and sustain continued regional growth.

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TMA LEADERSHIP GROUP

A subcommittee of the SCTPA, the Transportation Management Area Leadership Group focuses on the Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area (TMA), which is the tri-county urbanized core of the region. Comprised of three representatives each from the Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco County MPO & TPO boards, the Tampa Bay TMA Leadership Group meets regularly to develop consensus on regional transportation priorities for the Tampa Bay TMA.

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REGIONAL VISION

One Region, One Voice

The transportation investment decisions we make today will have a direct impact on the future safety, prosperity, health, and happiness of our region’s residents, businesses, and visitors.

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Long Range Plan

LRTP directs federal and state dollars toward transportation investments we value in our communities.

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Transportation Funding Priorities

Priorities are coordinated plans agreed on as a region for an integrated, multimodal regional network.

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Transit Vision

Rapid transit is essential in fast-growing regions like ours, providing an alternative to congested highways.

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Trails Vision

The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance has placed significant emphasis on trails planning.

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ALLIANCE MEMBERS

The Sun Coast Transportation Planning Alliance was established in 1993 and it is the longest-standing regional transportation planning compact among MPOs in the State of Florida.

Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) logo
Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) logo
Pasco County logo
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Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) logo
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GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in getting involved with Sun Coast TPA?

  • Attend a Meeting
  • Request a speaker
  • Follow us on Social Media
  • Save your spot for the Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit
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Responsive, interactive online Tri-County trails map

Tri-County Trails Map

Discover our trails beyond county lines with our new interactive, online Tri-County Trails Map, highlighting the trails and bike lanes throughout the Tampa Bay region.

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