Two cyclists cheerfully ride along an empty Seventh Avenue in Ybor City as Tampa celebrates its first World Car-Free Day. The event takes place annually in some 2,000 cities in 46 countries.
Two cyclists cheerfully ride along an empty Seventh Avenue in Ybor City as Tampa celebrates its first World Car-Free Day. The event takes place annually in some 2,000 cities in 46 countries. Photos by Carole Devillers
Promoted by the City of Tampa, Walk Bike Tampa, Pedal Power Promoters, Sidewalk Stompers, the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the Westshore Alliance, World Car-Free Day in Tampa encourages people to walk, bike or use public transit.
Promoted by the City of Tampa, Walk Bike Tampa, Pedal Power Promoters, Sidewalk Stompers, the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the Westshore Alliance, World Car-Free Day in Tampa encourages people to walk, bike or use public transit. Photos by Carole Devillers
The TECO Line Streetcar offers year-round, fare-free transportation between Ybor city and downtown Tampa.
The TECO Line Streetcar offers year-round, fare-free transportation between Ybor city and downtown Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Alexis Gittens, manager of Café Quiquiriqui in Ybor City, sets up an A-frame sign in front of the establishment to announce specials and 10% discount in honor of World Car-Free Day on September 23rd.
Alexis Gittens, manager of Café Quiquiriqui in Ybor City, sets up an A-frame sign in front of the establishment to announce specials and 10% discount in honor of World Car-Free Day on September 23rd. Photos by Carole Devillers
Following World Car-Free Day guidelines, three police officers patrol on bicycle down Seventh Avenue in Ybor City on the morning of Saturday, September 23rd.
Following World Car-Free Day guidelines, three police officers patrol on bicycle down Seventh Avenue in Ybor City on the morning of Saturday, September 23rd. Photos by Carole Devillers
With few motor vehicles in the streets, foot traffic on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City was more relaxed on World Car-Free Day.
With few motor vehicles in the streets, foot traffic on Seventh Avenue in Ybor City was more relaxed on World Car-Free Day. Photos by Carole Devillers
Green arrows painted on the asphalt and well-placed signs guide bicyclists along the recommended route for World Car-Free Day from Midtown Commons to downtown Tampa to Ybor City.
Green arrows painted on the asphalt and well-placed signs guide bicyclists along the recommended route for World Car-Free Day from Midtown Commons to downtown Tampa to Ybor City. Photos by Carole Devillers
A lone rider on an e-scooter rolls along Seventh Avenue in Ybor City, taking advantage of the sparse traffic during World Car-Free Day.
A lone rider on an e-scooter rolls along Seventh Avenue in Ybor City, taking advantage of the sparse traffic during World Car-Free Day. Photos by Carole Devillers
World Car-Free Day is a great opportunity to reduce gasoline demand and keep fit by taking these unique bicycles out for a ride.
World Car-Free Day is a great opportunity to reduce gasoline demand and keep fit by taking these unique bicycles out for a ride. Photos by Carole Devillers
Seemingly unaware of World Car-Free Day, some motorists drove on the recommended car-free route in Ybor City but slowed down for pedestrians and bicycles.
Seemingly unaware of World Car-Free Day, some motorists drove on the recommended car-free route in Ybor City but slowed down for pedestrians and bicycles. Photos by Carole Devillers
World Car-Free Day is a good way to experience Tampa on a family bicycle ride.
World Car-Free Day is a good way to experience Tampa on a family bicycle ride. Photos by Carole Devillers
A large, conspicuous sign installed for World Car-Free Day at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Nuccio Parkway in Ybor City alerts motorists to pay attention to bicyclists crossing the intersection.
A large, conspicuous sign installed for World Car-Free Day at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Nuccio Parkway in Ybor City alerts motorists to pay attention to bicyclists crossing the intersection. Photos by Carole Devillers
World Car-Free Day is a family affair for this dad hauling his three children on an e-bike. Mom was in front on another e-bike.
World Car-Free Day is a family affair for this dad hauling his three children on an e-bike. Mom was in front on another e-bike. Photos by Carole Devillers
Riding in tandem along Nuccio Parkway, a couple celebrates World Car-Free Day, a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand.
Riding in tandem along Nuccio Parkway, a couple celebrates World Car-Free Day, a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand. Photos by Carole Devillers

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Feature Story Rene Valenzuela in front of the new Ybor City location of his restaurant, Rene’s Mexican Kitchen, 2802 N. 16th St.

Rene's Mexican Kitchen, Pepper's Island, Ybor Seoul add to the flavor of Ybor City

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Masthead gallery: World Car-Free Day in Tampa

Carole DevillersTuesday, September 26, 2023
A photo gallery as Tampa celebrated World Car-Free Day for the first time on Saturday, September 23rd. The City of Tampa, Walk Bike Tampa, the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Pedal Power Promoters, Sidewalk Stompers and the Westshore Alliance partnered on the event.
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Tampa Bay's over-50 creatives find their voice in their art

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