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Tampa council approves first reading of trail‑safety ordinance after amendments on warnings, fines and outreach
Summary
City council advanced an ordinance to prohibit stunts and lower speeds on multi‑use trails (Riverwalk, Bayshore Blvd., other trails), with police and staff emphasizing a 90‑day education period, a single warning and a three‑tier civil‑fine schedule ($25/$50/$75). Council also directed broader public outreach and quarterly status updates.
Tampa City Council approved first reading of a new public‑safety ordinance aimed at multi‑use trails after months of complaints about large groups riding dangerously and displaying intimidating behavior.
Legal and parks staff framed the measure as narrowly tailored to the Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard and similar multimodal trails. The ordinance bans stunts such as wheelies and tricks, sets a 10 mph speed limit on designated trails, limits vehicle width and requires groups to ride in ways that preserve pedestrian access. The measure also caps civil fines — as amended — at three progressive levels ($25…
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