by Jeremy Moses | May 17, 2022 | News
Florida is among the top states in the nation when it comes to cycling crashes and pedestrian deaths. TAMPA, Fla. — Walk Bike Tampa teamed up with elected officials to shed light on a serious problem happening around the Tampa Bay area. “We have the...
by Jeremy Moses | May 11, 2022 | Events, News
Walkers are welcome too. During National Bike Month, cycling advocates try to illustrate all the benefits of bicycling (from your health, to the health of the planet, they are almost infinite). But let’s face it: Florida roads aren’t exactly the best place to be on a...
by Jeremy Moses | Apr 22, 2022 | News
Advocates say the loophole cost the city $1.2 million in 2020 alone. Tampa City Council unanimously passed an amendment Thursday to the city’s code, closing a costly loophole that has limited sidewalk construction for more than a decade. The modified code limits the...
by Jeremy Moses | Apr 15, 2022 | News
According to a recent report, Florida saw a roughly 31% increase in pedestrian deaths in part of 2021 TAMPA, Fla. — To Emily Hinsdale, statistics don’t necessarily capture the scope of a now-common tragedy along Florida roadways: pedestrian fatalities. While...
by wbt_admin | Oct 21, 2021 | News
Advocates for the change say the loophole has cost the city millions. Tampa City Council took the first step Thursday in closing a costly loophole that’s kept sidewalks from being built in the city for more than a decade. Council members approved the amendment to the...
by wbt_admin | Oct 20, 2021 | News
The mayor says City Council should approve code changes to eliminate exemptions for builders. By Charlie FragoPublished 2 hours agoUpdated 35 minutes ago TAMPA — In West Tampa, an area of Florida’s third-largest city notorious for its lack of sidewalks,...
