An essential element of the meeting was the debate over the representation of transit providers on the potential Regional Merged MPO Board. This discussion generated differing perspectives. The Citizens Advisory Committee suggested a single voting seat that would rotate among the three transit providers, while the Technical Advisory Committee proposed that each of the three providers should have a non-elected official with a voting seat. Representatives from Go Pasco voiced their belief that each transit agency should have representation on the board. The debate touched on the impact of having transit members on the board and the challenges surrounding turnover in elected positions. Ultimately, a motion was made for the consensus to have a non-voting advisor from each transit agency, which would need to be brought to the Transportation Management Area (TMA) meeting on May 17th for further deliberation.

The meeting also addressed the safety and accessibility for non-motorized transportation. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the 2529 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and recommended revisiting a lighting project previously removed due to a lack of agreement with Duke Power. Additional crosswalks were proposed to enhance safety for walking and biking.

A discussion took place concerning the TIP for fiscal years 2025-2029, which detailed the funding allocations for a variety of transportation-related initiatives. These included roadway capacity, resurfacing, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit operations and improvements, safety improvements, and planning efforts. The board approved the Consolidated Planning Grant for fiscal years 2025-2026 and the final Unified Planning Work Program for the same period, which encompasses various planning and programming activities.

Part of the meeting agenda was dedicated to reviewing the draft list of project priorities for 2024, with an emphasis on funding for road improvement projects, safety improvements, and transit operations. There were questions and discussions related to specific projects, such as funding allocation for roadway capacity and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The sidewalk project on Y Road was one of the specific projects discussed.

The progress of the Innovate Pasco 2015 Long Range Transportation Plan was highlighted during the meeting. The development of the needs plan and the initiation of the project prioritization process were topics. The planning organization had completed a revenue analysis development and emphasized public engagement through community workshops in late April to solicit feedback on the draft roadway needs plan.

In the presentation of the roadway needs plan, the planning organization identified changes to 13 corridor segments, including the removal of recommendations due to lower congestion levels. New segments with higher congestion or safety issues were added, and modifications were made to two corridors for continuity. The group discussed recommendations for specific facilities such as Sunlake Boulevard, Ridge Road, and US 41 to Airon Cutoff, with a focus on safety corridor improvements for SR54 and SR52. Additionally, the inclusion of new interchanges and corridor improvements on US 19, US 301, and US 98 was mentioned.

The MPO also undertook the appointment of new members to the Pasco M Technical Advisory Committee. As they proceed, the group plans to finalize the roadway plan, develop the bicycle and pedestrian needs plan, and transit needs plan, and finalize the roadway project prioritization.

The meeting also touched upon policy clarification regarding contributions made by Hillsborough County to the airport and port authorities. However, the specifics of this discussion were not outlined in the provided summaries.