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Forward Pinellas approves fall update to TIP as schedules and cost estimates shift on several projects

Forward Pinellas Board (Pinellas MPO/Planning Council) · November 7, 2025

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Summary

Forward Pinellas approved its fall TIP update Nov. 12, incorporating county and municipal CIP changes; the update moves some project design schedules, adjusts cost estimates for several bridge and roadway projects and carries projects forward for 2026–2029 construction windows.

Forward Pinellas on Nov. 12 adopted its fall Transportation Improvement Program update, an administrative mid‑cycle refresh that incorporates updated County and municipal capital improvement programs, refined engineering estimates and schedule shifts.

Ryan Hutton summarized the update and highlighted several changes: Starkey Road reconstruction moved to 2029, construction estimates for bridge replacements (including McMullen Booth Road bridges and an East Lake Road bridge) increased to reflect rising costs, and a number of corridor and sidewalk projects were carried forward or had adjusted design years. Hutton said the fall update reflects information provided by local partners and FDOT and that detailed funding tables and maps are available in the TIP dashboard online.

Board members pressed for specifics on projects important to their constituents: Council member Brandy Gabbard confirmed the San Martin bridge remains on track for 2027 despite an estimate update; Vice Mayor Mike Eisner queried design changes on the Beckett bridge and raised concerns about sidewalk placements. Hutton and county staff referred members to project pages and offered to follow up with design and timing details.

The board moved to approve the fall update and carried the motion in a roll‑call vote. Staff will incorporate municipal work programs and post the updated TIP and interactive dashboard online.