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 Transportation

0:14:22 - Ending CRA’s

0:18:27 - Ending Property Tax

0:25:48 - Transportation Costs

0:36:15 - The Future of Tampa