Tri-County MPO Merger
Summary
The Florida legislature has asked the Tampa Bay region's three transportation planning agencies to explore merging into one. Largo would keep its own seat on a 25-member merged board, but Commissioner Holmes questioned whether bigger government really means better outcomes. A decision could come as soon as this fall.
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The pot of federal transportation money stays the same — the pitch is a stronger unified 'Tampa Bay' voice in Washington, not more cash.
A unified regional voice could help Largo and Pinellas compete for bigger federal transportation grants.
Critics, including Commissioner Holmes, worry a larger regional bureaucracy could dilute local control over transportation priorities.
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