The Brief
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) could be nearing its capacity to expand, according to Commissioner Harry Cohen.
- The commissioner is proposing a potential solution to expanding regional air travel by partnering with St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), creating a high-capacity link between the two airports.
- Cohen envisions using TPA’s people mover system to connect the airports across the rebuilt Howard Frankland Bridge.
- Leaders like Cohen and Mayor Jane Castor see this as a gateway to bringing Brightline high-speed rail to Tampa Bay.
TAMPA – As Tampa International Airport prepares to add 16 new gates with the completion of Airside D, some officials believe the airport is approaching the limits of its expansion and are now floating bold regional solutions.
What we know:
Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen says TPA’s planned growth is nearing the edge of what its current footprint can support. To meet the region’s growing air travel demands, he’s proposing a strategic partnership with St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).…