It’s happening. Tampa bicyclists, things are looking slightly brighter courtesy of the recently announced Green Spine extension. This project is not just about infrastructure, it’s about community progress and shared benefits.
According to a press release, the following phases will bring the Green Spine, a project designed to enhance urban mobility and connectivity, north, up Nuccio Parkway and N. 15th Street to Cuscaden Park at East 21st Avenue.
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City officials note that the new additions will include two-way bike lanes with three-foot raised separators between bicyclists and drivers from East 7th Avenue to E. 17th Avenue. From there, a 14-foot widened and improved shared-use sidewalk will carry pedestrians and cyclists to E. 21st. The project also includes the addition of 67 on-street parallel parking spaces.
A comprehensive bike and pedestrian safety plan
When construction of these two phases is completed in the summer of 2025, the total length of the Green Spine Cycle Track will be increased to about three miles.
The Green Spine will also intersect with the proposed West Riverwalk project at two locations. This connection promises an exciting future for Tampa’s urban development. The West Riverwalk is a historic addition to West Tampa and is currently in the design phase.
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