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Local organization looks to raise awareness of dangers of cycling in Florida

Local organization looks to raise awareness of dangers of cycling in Florida

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...
Local cyclists hosting South Tampa ‘Share the road’ ride for National Bike Month this weekend

Local cyclists hosting South Tampa ‘Share the road’ ride for National Bike Month this weekend

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...
Tampa City Council votes to close loophole in sidewalk construction fund

Tampa City Council votes to close loophole in sidewalk construction fund

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...
Florida ranks 2nd for pedestrian deaths in US for part of 2021; local group advocates for solutions

Florida ranks 2nd for pedestrian deaths in US for part of 2021; local group advocates for solutions

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...
Tampa City Council takes first step in closing sidewalk loophole

Tampa City Council takes first step in closing sidewalk loophole

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...
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor backs code changes to build more sidewalks

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor backs code changes to build more sidewalks

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,...
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