The City of Tampa is moving forward with the next stage of the Green Spine, a bike path that runs from North Hyde Park to V.M. Ybor. The Green Spine was first introduced in the early 2010s as part of the InVision Tampa Center City Plan, aiming to create “an appealing and safe cross-city multi-use trail that connects the eastern and western neighborhoods of Center City to the Riverwalk and to each other.” The entire Green Spine spans 3.4 miles, with the construction for phases 2a, 3a, and 1 already completed.

The current phase, phase 3, includes segments 3B and 3C, with a total cost of $1,830,338 for capital improvements. The segment will feature two-lane bike paths with 3-foot concrete buffers, providing better protection for cyclists compared to existing bike lanes in Tampa that use cost-effective flex posts or paint. Construction began in August 2024 and is slated for completion by September of the following year. Recent site photos show that construction on segment 3B (Nuccio Parkway) is already under way, while construction for phase 3C has not yet started.

Phase 3C along N 15th St will remove an estimated 42 parking spaces, with 52 remaining. It will develop a connection from Cuscaden Park to North Hyde Park, sparking significant improvements in the neighborhood/surrounding areas ranging from reduced gas consumption, increased tourism, improved water and air quality, and increase community connectivity.

To contact the City of Tampa regarding concerns or suggestions, click here for Segment 3C and here for Segment 3B.