about
The inaugural World Car Free Day event in Tampa in 2023 was a tremendous success, leading to the prestigious Tampa Downtown Partnership Excellence Award for Activating Spaces. We’re thrilled about this recognition and are eager to enhance the event further in 2024.
World Car Free Day is organized in various cities throughout the world in different ways, but with the common goal of highlighting emerging transportation options and reducing the number of cars on the streets. The benefit is a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand. Today, World Car Free Day includes celebrations in 46 countries and over 2,000 cities.
Walk Bike Tampa in partnership with the City of Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership, Westshore Alliance, Pedal Power Promoters and Sidewalk Stompers will be hosting our 2nd Annual World Car Free Day on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 9am till 2pm.
We are committed to car free spaces that grow inclusivity and diversity, making our communities healthier and more vibrant. Our mission is to nurture and grow car-free spaces and culture in collaboration with local communities.
what to anticipate
Join us for World Car-Free Day and experience Tampa on bike, on foot, or event take transit. There will be three major activity locations at Midtown, Encore, and HCC Ybor Plaza. Various activities uniquely programmed for each location will be experienced such as: vendors, urban market, entertainment, food trucks, chalk art, pickleball, children’s activities, and community organizations.
In addition, new in 2024, there will be three neighborhood Meet-UP locations at The Heights – Seminole Heights; Live Oaks – East Tampa; and Hyde Park-South Tampa. The Meet-Up locations will be a great place to meet other participants and ride a bike together to the three major activity locations. Riding in groups provides greater visibility, a learning experience, and is safer for all.
For World Car Free Day, you have three great meet-up locations to choose from. You can connect with neighbors at Spaddy’s Coffee Co. in The Heights, Buddy Brew in Hyde Park Village, or at Woodland Terrace Park. To make the most of your visit, plan to arrive early and support local businesses. Make sure to follow the World Car Free Day signs to guide you along bike-friendly routes to your selected spot.
World Car Free Day – Tampa
Advances equity through better transportation options.
Improves safety by encouraging people of all ages and abilities to use bike routes safely.
Enhances local economies by bringing pedestrian and bike “traffic” to businesses.
Builds public support for connecting bike routes throughout the City of Tampa and beyond.
Learn more about how you can help support WalkBikeTampa and its mission!
Looking to volunteer?
We are looking for more enthusiastic and fun individuals to join our growing volunteer team this season to help us put on the inaugural World Car Free Day Tampa.
event schedule
Event will commence at 9:00am and end at 2:00pm
Activities of note:
- 9:30 am – Group rides will roll out from Meet-Up locations
- 11:00 am – Kidical Mass will arrive at Encore!
- 11:00 am – Slow roll races will start at Encore
- 1:30 pm – Giveaway Drawing – Encore
map
You can join us at any of the event locations or catch the recommended route between all three major destinations in Midtown, Encore or HCC Ybor Plaza. The route will be well-marked. Look for the WCFD signs. Detailed, printable, maps of the highlighted bike routes will be available shortly and will be made available at the information booths on event day.
meet-up details
*All participants using a bike between the three event locations are voluntarily participating in such activity and participating in the activity entirely at own risk. Participants are aware of the risks associated with participating in this activity, which may include, but are not limited to: physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, economic or emotional loss, and death. Participants understand, that these injuries or outcomes may arise from your own or other’s negligence, conditions related to travel to and from the activity, or from conditions at the activity locations. Nonetheless, participants will assume all related risks, both known and unknown of participation in this activity. Participants will release and forever discharge Walk Bike Tampa and it’s partners, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, representatives and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), from any physical or psychological injury that a participant may suffer as a direct result of participation in a bike ride during this event.
giveaways
You can win amazing prizes…
Cargo eBike Sweepstakes (Sponsored by AARP Tampa Bay)
Cruiser Bikes (2) + Helmets (Sponsored by TGH/TampaWell)
ZooTampa at Lowry Park – (2) Day Passes
Childrens Bikes (2) + Helmets and Accessories (Sponsored by Fehr & Peers and PGA)
Pure Cycle Men’s Coaster Bike (Sponsored by AtkinsRealis)
3 Bike Helmets & Bike Pump (Sponsored by Outspokin Bicycles Tampa)
Tampa Bay Lighting Prizes
- Full size hockey stick signed by Victor Hedman
- Mini hockey stick signed by Nick Paul
- Hockey puck signed by Michael Eyssimont
ZiiLock X, Anti-Theft Bike Alarm (Sponsored by Haskell)
JCC backpack, tshirt, water bottle and 7-day guest pass
more prizes coming soon!
sponsorship opportunities
30%
of all donations will be dedicated to neighborhood pedestrian, bicycle or safety projects!
Perks
A sincere and heart-felt thank you
Your logo on the website event page
Your logo on marketing materials
Your logo on event sponsor board
Corporate signs at event activation zones
Booth/table display at preferred location
Opportunity to speak at WBT Awards Event
Cost
individual
any
Donate
transit
Sponsor
bicycle
$3000
Sponsor
pedestrian
$10000
Sponsor
event partners
sponsors
supporters
start a conversation
If you are a vendor or want to be a sponsor… We are looking for sponsorships that align with our mission and want to contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible event. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for small and large businesses and organizations! The generosity of our sponsors allows us to nurture and grow car-free spaces and culture in collaboration with local communities.
Want to be a volunteer? We are looking for more enthusiastic and fun individuals to join our growing volunteer team this season to help us put on the annual World Car Free Day Tampa. Are you passionate about community spirit, car free lifestyles, and sustainability? Join us! Sign up to become a volunteer!
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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