East Tampa Residents Asked To Weigh In On Enhancing Aesthetics, Safety

TAMPA, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking feedback through May 1 on the East Tampa Streetscape Project designed to enhance the appearance and increase safety in East Tampa.

The goal is to identify potential improvements for all four corridors within the study area. The FDOT is analyzing corridors for short-term (one to two years) and long-term (three to five years) aesthetic enhancements and safety improvements.

Improvements under consideration include new skid-resistant street surfacing materials, decorative artwork, decorative fencing, decorative lighting, mid-block pedestrian crossings, flashing beacons, road lighting, the installation of turn lanes, the installation of roundabouts, widening the roads and right of way maintenance.

Public engagement will consist of establishing corridor teams, special presentations and small group meetings.

Study corridors are:

• Hillsborough Avenue from Interstate 275 to 56th Street (3.5 miles)
• Nebraska Avenue from Interstate 4 to Hillsborough Avenue (2.1 miles)
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from I-275 to 40th Street (2.4 miles)
• 40th Street from I-4 to Hillsborough Avenue (2.1 miles)

Residents may submit feedback online through May 1.