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200 feet. This system will soon be available available be soon will system This feet. 200 used bicycle paths. bicycle used

Yellow numbered decals are placed every every placed are decals numbered Yellow trick-skating maneuvers on heavily heavily on maneuvers trick-skating

rules as bicyclists. Do not perform perform not Do bicyclists. as rules their location within one of these trails. trails. these of one within location their

costs; and improved quality of life. of quality improved and costs;

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and other chronic diseases; lower health care care health lower diseases; chronic other and

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reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, stroke, disease, heart coronary of risk reduced

Number System. Trail users at the Upper Upper the at users Trail System. Number

when approaching others, then pass pass then others, approaching when

way.

benefits for people of all ages, including including ages, all of people for benefits

counties to implement a 911 Station Station 911 a implement to counties

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Hillsborough County is one of the first first the of one is County Hillsborough

Signal to Other Cyclists Other to Signal pedestrians.

In an Emergency call 911 call Emergency an In

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traffic congestion, enhanced quality of life, life, of quality enhanced congestion, traffic

en wet. when efficient less are brakes since

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environmental and personal health, reduced reduced health, personal and environmental

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construction plates. construction

can be expressed in terms of improved improved of terms in expressed be can

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: exercise caution. exercise : EDESTRIANS  P • not stop in time if you brake one handed. one brake you if time in stop not

oily pavement, potholes and and potholes pavement, oily

for utilitarian or recreational purposes, purposes, recreational or utilitarian for

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grates, slippery manhole covers, covers, manhole slippery grates, right of way. of right

The benefits of riding a bicycle, whether whether bicycle, a riding of benefits The

cars. so. do to safe is it when Watch out for parallel-slat sewer sewer parallel-slat for out  Watch • intersections; pedestrians have the the have pedestrians intersections;

then make your intended move only only move intended your make then

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to feel safe while doing so. so. doing while safe feel to

Look over your shoulder for any traffic, traffic, any for shoulder your over  Look •

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Look both ways at crossings. at ways both  Look • bike more often, to bike to more places, and and places, more to bike to often, more bike

Signal all turns and stops ahead of time. of ahead stops and turns all  Signal •

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front wheel also. wheel front

ride on a pedestrian path. pedestrian a on ride

road.

Bicyclists: growing need and responsibility to provide provide to responsibility and need growing

have a quick release wheel, lock the the lock wheel, release quick a have

must ride on the specified path. Don’t Don’t path. specified the on ride must

Use hand signals when riding on the the on riding when signals hand  Use •

no sharrows. no In communities across the world, there is a a is there world, the across communities In

your bike to a fixed object. If you you If object. fixed a to bike your Where designated, cyclists and skaters skaters and cyclists designated,  Where •

it may be safer to take the whole lane. whole the take to safer be may it

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Why Bicycle? Why

Use Designated Path Designated Use

In narrow lanes or with slow traffic, traffic, slow with or lanes narrow  In •

Lock Your Bike Your Lock space when passing. when space

intersection. intersection.

feet away from parked cars. parked from away feet Remember to give bicyclists three feet of of feet three bicyclists give to  Remember •

Never block the path. the block Never

you want to go straight through an an through straight go to want you

Ride in a straight line at least three three least at line straight a in  Ride •

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Move off the path when stopping. stopping. when path the off  Move •

Expect to see bicyclists on the street. the on bicyclists see to  Expect • for this respect. this for Avoid being in a turn-only lane if if lane turn-only a in being  Avoid •

a motorist in the car. the in motorist a Motorists: Strict adherence to the law is the foundation foundation the is law the to adherence Strict

someone is passing. is someone

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see you if careful particularly Be

to treat each other with care and respect. respect. and care with other each treat to Pedestrians: move to the right when when right the to move  Pedestrians: • and bicyclists? and Most accidents happen at intersections. intersections. at happen accidents  Most •

doors. open unexpectedly can

motorists for mean sharrows do What motorists and bicyclists to up is it and road

except when passing or turning left. left. turning or passing when except safety.

Motorists cars. parked of wary  Be •

when entering a roadway. There is only one one only is There roadway. a entering when

the road, be prepared to maneuver for for maneuver to prepared be road, the All path users must keep to the right, right, the to keep must users path  All • of bicycles. of

Beware of Car Doors Car of Beware

lights at night, and yielding the right-of-way right-of-way the yielding and night, at lights

Although bicycles have equal rights to to rights equal have bicycles  Although •

use the for roadway the of part particular a

Keep to the Right the to Keep

crosswalks.

lights, riding with the flow of traffic, using using traffic, of flow the with riding lights,

designate not do they lanes, bicycle Unlike a mirror to scan the road behind you. you. behind road the scan to mirror a

AS A PEDESTRIAN: Always use the the use Always PEDESTRIAN: A  AS •

laws include stopping for stop signs and red red and signs stop for stopping include laws

Look over your shoulder regularly, or use use or regularly, shoulder your over  Look • expect to see and share the lane with bicycles. bicycles. with lane the share and see to expect dangerous.

laws, as the operators of other vehicles. These These vehicles. other of operators the as laws, is safe. is

roadway lane indicating that motorists should should motorists that indicating lane roadway the road. the Riding off a designated pathway is is pathway designated a off  Riding •

lane, and complete the turn when it it when turn the complete and lane, roadways, and must obey the same traffic traffic same the obey must and roadways,

are bicycle symbols that are placed in the the in placed are that symbols bicycle are on are you know they that ensure to

yourself. yourself.

in advance. Move to the left turning turning left the to Move advance. in

vehicle. Bicyclists have the same rights to the the to rights same the have Bicyclists vehicle. motorists with ntact co eye  Make • Shared lane pavement markings (or “sharrows”) “sharrows”) (or markings pavement lane Shared

protect parks, natural areas and and areas natural parks, protect

AS A CYCLIST: Signal your intentions intentions your Signal CYCLIST: A  AS •

In , the bicycle is legally defined as a a as defined legally is bicycle the Florida, In street biking street - n O SHARROWS

Ride only on designated paths to to paths designated on only  Ride •

Turning Left Turning

Cycling Tips Tips Cycling Florida’s Bicycle Laws Bicycle Florida’s Marking Pavement Share

Stay on the Path the on Stay road the Share

Traffic Law Highlights • Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride Local Ordinances • Watch for turning vehicles; make sure the driver sees more than two abreast except on paths or parts of you and will stop for you. Bicycle Regulations (see Section 316.2065, F.S.) roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. The local governments of counties, cities, towns • Look across ALL lanes you must cross and visually • A bicyclist must obey all traffic controls and signals. Persons riding two abreast shall not impede traffic and other municipalities can adopt ordinances when traveling at less than the normal speed of regulating bicycle riding. Some municipalities may clear each lane before proceeding. Just because one • A bicyclist must use a fixed, regular seat for riding. motorist stops, do not presume drivers in other lanes traffic at the time and place and under the conditions also have registration and licensing ordinances. • No bicycle may be used to carry more persons at existing, and shall ride within a single lane. will stop for you. Sidewalk riding may be prohibited entirely or only Hillsborough County one time than the number for which it is designed • Don’t wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while or equipped. Left Turns (see Section 316.151 (l)(b)(c), F.S.) in certain areas, such as business districts. Local crossing. • At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars • A bicyclist intending to make a vehicle left turn is law enforcement agencies can provide copies of Trails, Paths while riding. entitled to full use of the lane from which the turn is local ordinances. made. After scanning, signaling and moving to the Safety Tips for Drivers • Parents and guardians must not knowingly allow & Bicycle Guide a child or minor ward to violate any provisions of center of that lane, the bicyclist must check the signal, Upper Tampa Bay Trail Safety Tips for Pedestrians Be alert: watch for pedestrians at all times this section. then proceed when it is green and safe to do so. • In addition to the normal vehicle left turn, a bicyclist Be safe and be seen: make yourself visible • Scan the road and the sides of the road ahead Making Connections • Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or to drivers For More Information brakes that allow the rider to stop within 25 feet may proceed through the right-most portion of the for potential pedestrians or bicyclists. City of Tampa Parks and Recreation from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, intersection and turn as close to the curb or edge • Wear bright/light colored clothing and reflective • Before making a turn, look in all directions Department clean pavement. as possible at the far side. After complying with materials. for pedestrians or bicyclists crossing. 813-274-8615 • www.tampagov.net/parksandrec any official traffic control device, the bicyclist may • Don’t drive distracted or after consuming alcohol Sidewalk Riding (see Section 316.2065, F.S.) proceed in the new direction. • Carry a flashlight when walking at night. City of Temple Terrace or other drugs. • When riding on sidewalks or in crosswalks, a bicyclist 813-506-6600 • ww.templeterrace.com • Cross in a well-lit area at night. Do not use your cell phone or text while driving. has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian. Signaling Turns (see Sub-section 316.155(2) and •  • Look carefully behind your vehicle for approaching Florida Department of Transportation • A bicyclist riding on sidewalks or in crosswalks must 316.157(2), F.S.) • Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars or other 813-975-6000 obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you. pedestrians before backing-up, especially small yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and must give • A signal of intention to turn must be given during children. an audible signal before passing. the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before Hillsborough County Health Department Be smart and alert: avoid dangerous behaviors • For maximum visibility, keep your windshield clean 813-307-8000 turning. If a bicyclist needs both hands for control, Lighting (see Section 316.2065, F.S.) the signal need not be given continuously. • Always walk on the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, and headlights on. Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation • A bicycle operated between sunset and sunrise must walk facing traffic. and Conservation Department • A bicyclist may signal intent to turn right either Be responsible: yield to pedestrians at be equipped with a lamp on the front, exhibiting a 813-635-3500 • www.HillsboroughCounty.org/Parks by extending the left hand and arm upward or by • Stay sober; walking while impaired increases your crossings white light that is visible from 500 feet to the front extending the right hand and arm horizontally to chance of being struck. • Yield to pedestrians or bicyclists in crosswalks, Metropolitan Planning Organization and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear the right side of the bicycle. 813-272-5940 • www.planhillsborough.org/ exhibiting a red light, that is visible from 600 feet • Don’t assume vehicles will stop; make eye contact whether marked or unmarked. metropolitan-planning-organization-mpo to the rear. Headsets (see Section 316.304, F.S.) with the driver, don’t just look at the vehicle. If a • Yield to pedestrians or bicyclists when making right or driver is on a cell phone, they may not be paying • Additional lighting is permitted and recommended. • A bicyclist must not wear a headset, headphone or left turns at intersections. Plant City enough attention to drive safely. 813-659-4200 • www.plantcitygov.com other listening device, other than a hearing aid, when • Do not block or park in crosswalks. Roadway Position (see Section 316.2065, F.S.) riding. Wearing a headset blocks out important audio South West Florida Water Management • Don’t rely solely on pedestrian signals; look before Be patient: drive the speed limit and avoid • A bicyclist who is not traveling at the same speed of clues needed to detect the presence of other traffic. you cross the road. aggressive maneuvers Department (SWFWMD) other traffic must ride in the lane marked for bicycle 352-796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) use, or, if no lane is marked for bicycle use, as close Civil Penalties (see Sub-section 318.18(1),(2),&(3), F.S.) • Be alert to engine noise or backup lights on cars • Never pass/overtake a vehicle that is stopped for [email protected] when in parking lots and near on-street parking as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the • Non-moving violations, such as failure to use required pedestrians. spaces. Be careful at crossings; look before you step. roadway except in the following situations: when lighting equipment when riding at night or failure to • Obey speed limits and come to a complete stop passing, when making a left turn, to avoid road have working brakes. • Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections, at STOP signs. hazards, or when a lane is too narrow for a bicycle if possible. • Use extra caution when driving near children playing and a car to share safely. • Moving violations, such as running a stop sign, traffic signal, or riding against traffic. along the street or older pedestrians who may • Obey traffic signals, such as WALK/DON’T WALK signs. not see or hear you. • A bicyclist operating on a one-way street with two • Violations of Chapter 316, F.S. by a bicyclist 14 years of • Look left, right and left again before crossing a street. • Always be prepared to stop for pedestrians or more traffic lanes may ride as close to the left-hand age or younger. edge of the roadway as possible. or bicyclists. 20 Multi-Use Shared 19. Ruth J. Fleming Trail at Woodland Paved Paths/ 6410 N. 32nd St. in Tampa 31 Park Trails 0.3 mile 20. Suncoast Trail 1. Al Lopez Park Trail (Hillsborough/Pasco/Hernando) 4801 N. Himes Ave. in Tampa 6007 Lutz Lake Fern Road 1.2 miles in Tampa 15 27 41.1 total miles 9 2. Alderman Ford Park 21. Trail at 9442 Plant City - Picnic Road 5 in Lithia Tampa Heights Greenway 2 miles Central Ave. at 7th Ave. in Tampa 0.3 mile 3. Bayshore Boulevard Linear Park Trail 22. Town ‘N Country 312 Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa Greenway 4.5 miles 7002 Webb Road 16 in Town ‘N Country 4. Blake Trail at 2.1 miles Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park 1001 North Blvd. in Tampa 23. Upper Tampa Bay Trail 36 0.5 mile 9201 W. Waters Ave. in Tampa 7+ miles; 3 trailheads 23 6 5. Bruce B. Downs Trail Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Skate Parks Amberly Drive to Hunters 18 Green Drive in Tampa 24. Apollo Beach Skate Park 40 7.0 miles 664 Golf and Sea Blvd. in Apollo Beach 6. Copeland Park Trail 11001 N. 15th Ave. in Tampa 25. Brandon Skate Park 10 1.0 mile 5720 Providence Road in Riverview 29, 42 7. Cypress Point Park Trail 22 19 5620 Cypress St. in Tampa 26. Desoto Park 1 17 35 1.0 mile 2617 Corrine St. in Tampa 37 8. Desoto Park Trail 27. Community 2617 Corrine St. in Tampa Park 1.2 mile 17302 Commerce Park Blvd. in Tampa 9. Flatwoods Park at 12 Wilderness Regional Park, 28. Perry Harvey Park 7 28 900 E. Scott St. in Tampa 14302 Morris Bridge Road 4, 21 26 in Thonotosassa 32, 41 14 9+ miles, 7 mile loop Dog Parks 8 10. Lowry Park Trail 29. Al Lopez Park 13 7525 North Boulevard 4810 N. Himes Ave. in Tampa 38 3 in Tampa 30. Apollo Beach Dog Park 33 0.9 mile 664 Golf & Sea Blvd. 11. MacDill Trail in Apollo Beach Gadsden Park 31. Carolyn Meeker Dog Park 6901 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa 102 1st Ave. SW in Lutz 1.47 miles 25 32. Curtis Hixon Waterfront 12. MacFarlane Park Trail Park 1702 N. MacDill Ave. in Tampa 600 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa 1.2 miles 2 33. Seaplane 13. McKay Bay Bike Trail Basin Park East 864 Severn Ave. in Tampa Access by bicycle off of 12th St. 39 11 West of 50th St. in Tampa 34. Gadsden Park 34 1.0 mile 6901 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa 14. McKay Bay Nature Trail 35. Giddens Park 134 N. 34th St. in Tampa 5202 N. 12th St. in Tampa 1.25 miles 36. Logan Gate Dog Park 15. Northdale Trail 7374 Monterey Blvd. in Tampa 4417 Northdale Blvd. 37. Mango Dog Park Making Connections in Carrollwood 11717 Clay Pit Road in Seffner Our Vision: 16. Old Fort King Trail 38. Park 12894 N. US Hwy. 301 2200 S. Marti St. in Tampa Promote and improve the health of all people through in Thonotosassa 3.3 miles paved 39. Picnic Island Park integrated state, county, city and community efforts 3.4 miles unpaved 7409 Picnic Island Blvd. 24, 30 in Tampa to improve non-motorized access and connectivity 17. Park Trail 4802 North Boulevard 40. Rowlett Park between major points of interest and destinations 2501 River Hills Drive in Tampa in Tampa in the cities of Plant City, Tampa, Temple Terrace and 0.68 mile 41. Washington St. Park 18. Rowlett Park Trail 118 N. 12th St. in Tampa unincorporated Hillsborough County. 2401 E. Yukon St. in Tampa 42. West Park Dog Park 2.0 miles 6402 Occident St. in Tampa

Trails Existing Paved Trail, Walk Wilderness/ & Bike Friendly Street Preserves } } } } Sidepath Parks Multi-Use, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Equestrian 0 0.75 1.5 3 4.5 6 Bike Lanes ...... Miles ...... Planned Trail