"The city needs to careful what they do here. Freeway removals are often advertised as better than they are in reality. The prime example is Octavia Boulevard in San Francisco. It’s supposed to be a wonder of freeway removal, but it has lead to constant gridlock, the death of many bicyclists from drivers making illegal turns onto the freeway that remains, and arguably set the stage for major gentrification of a previously POC neighborhood."

-- Jim from Mobility study: Possible lane reductions, and/or removal of I-175

"Yes! I-175 should go! And, the land under I-375 would be better utilized as affordable housing. The fewer cars in downtown St Pete and along Central the better. Walking and bike riding are better exercise! I would also like to see Bayshore and the other roads along the Bay walkmade one lane with the other lane for bicycles and faster moving “foot traffic” like like roller blades and scooters. That would be much safer and peaceful for bicyclists and walkers. Especially with the anticipated population surge."

-- Georgia Earp from Mobility study: Possible lane reductions, and/or removal of I-175

"I have a plan to provide thousands of energy-efficient ADU homes to St. Pete to house its workforce people and low income persons. But I don’t get a response from the City. Are you interested in learning about it?"

-- Carl Hebinck from Helping St. Pete Grow Smarter: Join the conversation

"Congratulations to Kevin! I have had the pleasure of working along side Kevin since 2018. While we don’t always agree, we are always able to come back to the table. That is a character in leadership that is missing today. Too many leaders are offended and take it personally when others don’t agree with them. The competency at play is emotional intelligence and self awareness. I have witnessed those two characteristics of Kevin first hand. I look forward to his leadership!"

-- Maria Scruggs from Pinellas School Board selects Kevin Hendrick as new superintendent