In the News

TECO Line Streetcar System featured alongside Tampa Bay Rays' 3rd Basemen, Evan Longoria in national advertisement. Click here to read the story.

TECO Line Streetcar System featured in April/May 2008 South Tampa Magazine. Click here to read the story.

News Releases

2008 Streetcar Fest Shatters Ridership Record

Obama Rally Attendees Hop on the Streetcar

Greco Statue Unveiled at Transportation Plaza

Ridership Scores with Final Four

Media interest in the streetcar system has been significant. The TECO Line Streetcar System has been featured in such publications as:

· Tampa Bay Destination Guide and Meeting Planners Guide’
· AAA Going Places
· Southern Living Magazine
· Travel & Leisure Magazine
· Daily Mirror (UK newspaper)
· Tampa Tribune
· St. Petersburg Times
· American Planning Association Magazine
· Smithsonian Magazine
· Calgary Sun
· ESPN, ABC Sports and many others.

One key message prevalent in the local media is the connectivity between parking venues and community events. Examples include the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Outback Bowl, Fireworks Series and Gasparilla. the 2007 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 1st and 2nd round, 2008 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four and the 2009 Super Bowl event.