Florida’s Transportation Crisis | Is It Too Late to Fix It?

In episode 128 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Hoyt Prindle and Jason Marlow to unpack the urgent infrastructure and transit challenges facing Tampa. From billion-dollar sidewalk deficits and the underfunded HART transit system to the false promises of freeway expansions, this episode explores how poor planning and political resistance are threatening the region’s long-term livability. They discuss the economics of sprawl, why induced demand is real, and what it would take to make Tampa walkable, connected, and future-ready. With passionate takes on policy, urban design, and local leadership, this two-hour deep dive is a must-listen for anyone invested in Tampa’s growth... or frustrated by its traffic.0:00:00 - Introduction 0:04:05 - All For Transportation0:14:22 - Ending CRA’s0:18:27 - Ending Property Tax0:25:48 - Transportation Costs0:36:15 - The Future of Tampa