Tampa — Streetcar Extension

Rail Transit Online, October 2004

The city council on Sept. 24 passed a resolution calling for an extension of the TECO Line Streetcar north to Whiting Street and asking for financial help from the federal government, although a specific amount wasn’t mentioned.  The expansion of the 2.5-mi. (4 km) line, which now connects Ybor City to the Channel District, would bring the trolley closer to downtown.  However, Mayor Pam Iorio and other elected officials said the city doesn’t have any money for the project.  Council member Shawn Harrison said the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, hasn't been aggressive enough in seeking money for the extension.  The initial $56-million line was primarily financed by Washington, with a $13-million contribution from the city.