Whether you are transporting goods domestically or internationally, Pasco County offers a variety of convenient and efficient distribution methods by land, sea, or air. Highways 19, 41, 301, Interstate 75, and the Suncoast Parkway all provide excellent north-south access. State Roads 52 and 54 provide east-west access. CSX provides rail service in Central and East Pasco. South of Pasco, Tampa International Airport (TIA) is conveniently located just 30 minutes from most areas of Pasco. Pasco County has the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport with a 5,067-foot runway in the eastern portion of the county. There are also several small, privately operated airports in the County. The Port of Tampa,, 12th largest in the nation, can be accessed directly from the Suncoast Parkway (Toll589) and Interstate 75.

Transportation improvement projects with the greatest impact to the County, include:

Current Construction Projects
District 7

Alt. US 19 from Pinellas County Line to US 19

• This project will resurface the road.
• Project start date: February 2012
• Estimated completion: Late 2012
• Contractor is Pepper Contracting Services, Inc.
   

 US 19 from the Pinellas County Line to Marine Parkway

This project will add pavement on U.S. 19 to connect the existing right turn lanes and make the lane continuous in both north and southbound directions. This project will also modify medians.

• Project start date: October 2010
• Estimated completion: Spring 2012
• Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida
   

I-75 from Fowler to SR 56

This project is building new northbound exit ramps to State Road 56 from both I-75 and I-275. The I-275 northbound lanes will also be realigned within the I-75/I-275 interchange. Northbound I-75 will be widened and resurfaced from the I-275 interchange to SR 56. Two bridges will be constructed: A new northbound I-275 exit ramp to SR 56 will cross over I-75 and a bridge will be built across Cypress Creek for northbound I-75 traffic exiting to SR 56. Click here for project information.

• Project start date: October 2011
• Estimated completion: Spring 2016
• Contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC
   

I-75 from SR 56 to CR 54

This project will widen I-75 from four to six/eight lanes. When finished, there will be 3 through-lanes in each direction, plus one auxiliary lane in each direction between State Road 56 and County Road 54. Click here for more information.

• Project start date: March 2011
• Estimated completion: Late 2012
• Contractor is Better Roads, Inc. 

Source: www.dot.state.fl.us – 511 Traffic and Transit Info   (last updated 4/10/12)

Transit - Scheduled Bus Service

Public transportation services are provided by the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners through Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT).  www.pascompo.net

Fixed-route transit buses operate throughout West Pasco, Dade City and Zephyrhills. This service is your key to mobility! Because of the large number of destinations, wide area of coverage, and extended hours of service, you can use it for all your daily travel needs, including:

• Commuting back and forth to work
• Making your medical appointments
• Recreation
• Shopping
• And many other uses!

Connections are provided to the Pinellas and Hillsborough transit systems. Call the PCPT information number (727)834-3322 for personalized assistance or to have a bus schedule mailed to your home.