2009 Regional Transportation Forum
The Economic Benefits of Transit
Charlotte, North Carolina

Over 300 attended the 4th Annual Regional Transportation Forum, a community event to learn more about the opportunities for creating a seamless transportation system that will move residents and visitors around the Tampa Bay region as well as connect our workplaces, beaches, airports, and other world class attractions.

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Mayor Pat McCrory shares his thoughts on transit and leadership.

View photos from the event on Flickr at www.Flickr.com/photos/TampaBayPartnership.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mayor Patrick McCrory, City of Charlotte
Mayor McCrory has been recognized nationally for his leadership in developing Charlotte's transportation and land use plan, including efforts to secure federal funds for light rail and billions in local and state road improvements. We will hear about his experience, the economic benefits his city has achieved, the challenges faced in establishing light rail in the city. He will also address what future success and opportunities he foresees in Charlotte and in communities around the country who step up in the name of improved mobility, sustainability and quality of place.
 

News Coverage

Tampa Tribune: Transit is 'process that can never stop'

 

St. Petersburg Times: Region urged to start light rail

 

WUSF 89.7 FM: Charlotte Gets on Board

 

WMNF 88.5 FM: Charlotte Mayor McCrory talks rail system at transit forum

 

Tampa Bay Business Journal: Mayor Pat McCrory of Charlotte, NC, advocates Bay area rail

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“Brought to you by the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS®, Inc. with funding assistance from the National Association of REALTORS® Smart Growth Grant”

Event Partners:

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, NAIOP Tampa Bay, ULI Tampa Bay, South Shore Roundtable, Westshore Alliance, Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, Connect Florida, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA), Tampa Downtown Partnership, St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, STARTUPS, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Hillsborough County MPO, Hernando County MPO, West Central Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations Chairs Coordinating Committee, Associated Industries of Florida, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Development Council, Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ConnectUs, Pinellas County MPO, Pinellas Realtor Organization, Best Buddies Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Builders Association, Pasco County MPO, St. Petersburg College, Sierra Club, Bay Area Apartment Association, Creative Tampa Bay