Walk Bike Tampa To Host Mayoral Forum Dec. 11

TAMPA, FL -- Walk Bike Tampa Inc., a Tampa-based nonprofit organization focused on promoting pedestrian, bike, and street safety, is hosting a mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive.

Walk Bike Tampa has received commitments from every candidate who has announced his or her intent to run in the City of Tampa mayoral election taking place in March. Ernest Hooper from the Tampa Bay Times will moderate.

“We are excited to provide candidates an opportunity to share ideas on how to make our city safe to work, live, walk, and bike,” said Walk Bike Tampa President Chris Brewer.

Recognizing that the Tampa Bay region is ranked as one of the most dangerous places to walk or bike in the country, Walk Bike Tampa promotes safe and active transportation options for all Tampa residents.

“We have heard from people across Tampa about how troubling it is for pedestrians and bikers to safely use the road. This year alone, at least 28 pedestrians and bicyclists have been killed in Hillsborough County. Enough is enough.” Brewer said.

Walk Bike Tampa plans to invite several stakeholders from the community to come up with questions for the candidates. The topics, which will focus on pedestrian and bike safety, include: safer routes to school, community health, business perspective and Vision Zero.

Free is admission, but tickets are required due to limited amphitheater lawn seating. Free tickets to the forum are available by clicking here.

Image via Walk Bike Tampa

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