While transit riders hope for a new train system downtown, they'll be able to use a speedy bus service. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit is planning to introduce a 17-mile Bus Rapid Transit system. ...more

November 18, 2008

Congratulations To China Regarding "DAZZLING" (front page, Aug. 25): I am 65 years old, and this was the first Olympics that I watched every night, and sometimes in the daytime. I want to thank the Chinese people for providing a safe and wonderful place for all the athletes. I also want to thank them for opening the great city of Beijing to millions and millions of television viewers. ...more

August 30, 2008

Owners of hybrid cars will get a break on parking fees in Miami Beach, but Tampa isn't sold on trying the idea here. ...more

December 17, 2007

Tampa International Airport officials said Thursday that they want to build a 3.5-mile light rail corridor and stations at the airport to link with a possible regional rail system. ...more

November 2, 2007