On Nov. 28, 2018, the Venice City Council adopted an ordinance making it unlawful to ride a bicycle on sidewalks along the below downtown street segments.

Bicycles must be walked on these sidewalks, as well as skateboards and scooters. Rollerskating is also prohibited.

• Venice Avenue from S. Tamiami Trail (Business 41) to Harbor Drive
• Tampa Avenue from S. Tamiami Trail (Business 41) to Harbor Drive
• Miami Avenue from S. Tamiami Trail (Business 41) to Harbor Drive
• Nokomis Avenue from Tampa Avenue to Miami Avenue
• Nassau Street from Tampa Avenue to Miami Avenue

It is legal for bicyclists to ride their bikes on these roadways.

A map below depicts the streets where this ordinance is in effect.

For more information, please contact City Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper at dculpepper@venicegov.com or call 941-882-7448.