FBA In the News
Media Mentions
2026
January
The Coastal Star: Proposed state law would target e-bike speeds
February
The Florida Phoenix: ‘Careless’ driving bill advances, but advocates say it doesn’t go far enough
Radio St. Pete (PODCAST): Car-Free Conversations, hosts Domenico and Saumitra welcome Eugene Rider, Vice President of the Florida Bicycle Association
March
ABC 7 Sarasota/Manatee: https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/03/09/transportation-leaders-push-safer-roads-bike-crashes-top-1000-2026/
The Sun Coast Post: https://www.suncoastpost.com/events/florida-bicycle-month-rolls-through-march-local-rides-and-cycling-events-planned-in-sarasota-and-manatee-counties-and-beyond/
April
ABC 7: Manatee County to hold safety study for El Conquistador Parkway after cyclist death https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/04/29/manatee-county-hold-safety-study-el-conquistador-parkway-after-cyclist-death/
May
Observer: Ride of Silence honors cyclists injured or killed while the community mourns recent losses. https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2026/may/22/ride-of-silence/
USA Today: Do drivers hate bicyclists? US sees an alarming rash of crashes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/24/road-rage-crashes-bicycles/90065218007/
June
Florida Phoenix: Report: Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/10/report-nine-of-the-27-most-dangerous-metro-areas-for-pedestrians-in-the-u-s-are-in-florida/
WUSF: Report: Tampa Bay area among the most dangerous for pedestrians in the U.S. https://www.wusf.org/local-state/2026-06-11/report-tampa-bay-area-among-the-most-dangerous-for-pedestrians-in-the-u-s
Tampa Bay 10 WTSP: E-bike safety bill heads to governor's desk as Florida sees surge in injuries https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/e-bike-safety-bill-florida-surge-injuries-governor-desk/67-f66567cd-9b83-448d-8450-a1cdd4b4e5de