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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County

Tarpon Springs commissioners to vote on sidewalk ban for bikes and scooters in tourist areas

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Tarpon Springs city commissioners are scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would prohibit riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in tourist-heavy areas of the city.

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Why It Matters

The measure changes where people can legally ride bicycles and scooters in designated tourist areas, affecting residents, visitors, and local transit patterns.

Key Facts

  • Tarpon Springs city commissioners are scheduled to vote on a new ordinance Tuesday night.
  • The ordinance would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city popular with tourists.

Who's Mentioned

locationTarpon Springs“City where commissioners are voting on the ordinance.”