HART presents major update to Transit Development Plan after robust outreach; final plan expected this winter

Aug 13, 2026

HART reported roughly 800 survey responses and 10 in‑person workshops informing a major Transit Development Plan update; the vision plan and 10‑year operating and capital plans will be finalized for HART board in November and returned to the TPO in January.

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Heather Sobush, HART director of planning and scheduling, presented the major update to HART’s 10‑year Transit Development Plan (TDP) and summarized outreach results: about 800 survey responses, 10 in‑person workshops, and internal operator workshops. Top priority connections identified by respondents included airport‑to‑downtown, Brandon‑to‑downtown and East‑Tampa to West‑Tampa.

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