FEATURED STORY
Florida's 8 Chapters Launch Coordinated Safety Campaign
Statewide push for protected cycling infrastructure gains momentum.
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FLORIDA FIELD OFFICE
1,523 Locals Against Road Bikers · Tallahassee Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-FL-0009
FLORIDA CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
1,523MEMBERS
8LOCAL CHAPTERS
31VICTORIES
FLORIDA CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)96+5% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED328 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED581 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED164 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$86M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.3 / 5 — 743 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Tallahassee station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEMichael Rodriguez
STATIONChapter President · Tallahassee
ELECTRONIC MAILflorida@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(850) 555-0667
Join the Florida chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM FLORIDA
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM FLORIDA
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
FLORIDA INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
Miami Beach Complete Protected Network
Miami Beach became the first Florida city with protected bike lanes on every major street, completing a 5-year AARBAA campaign that transformed the tourist destination into America's safest beach cycling community.
IMPACT:
47 miles of protected lanes, 81% reduction in cyclist injuries
Orlando Tourist Corridor Protection Project
Orange County approved protected bike lanes along International Drive and connections to all major theme parks, addressing safety concerns in America's most visited tourist destination after persistent AARBAA advocacy.
IMPACT:
34 miles of tourist area protected lanes, $45M investment
US-19 Protected Lane Mandate
After highlighting US-19 as America's deadliest cycling corridor, AARBAA secured FDOT commitment for continuous protected lanes along the entire Pinellas County stretch, a monumental safety victory.
IMPACT:
42 miles of US-19 protection, addressing #1 danger corridor
+2 ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES ON FILE
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN FLORIDA
Miami Beach Protected Infrastructure Celebration
RALLYCelebration rally for completion of Miami Beach's comprehensive protected lane network. Join us to celebrate this major victory and push for expansion throughout Miami-Dade County!
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Orlando Tourist Corridor Safety Summit
PRESENTATIONSummit addressing cycling safety in tourist areas around theme parks and International Drive. Representatives from Disney, Universal, and city planning will attend.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Tampa Bay Regional Coordination Meeting
MEETINGJoint meeting of Tampa and St. Petersburg chapters to coordinate regional protected infrastructure connecting the bay area. Focus on Courtney Campbell and Howard Frankland causeway improvements.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
I-95 Corridor Lacks Continuous Protected Routes
The entire I-95 corridor through Florida lacks parallel protected cycling infrastructure, forcing cyclists onto dangerous local roads or the interstate itself, creating a 380-mile gap in safe north-south connectivity.
- LOCATION
- I-95 corridor, Miami to Jacksonville
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Continuous protected bike highway parallel to I-95 with connections to all major cities
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 18, 2025
Retirement Community Access Dangers
Major retirement communities like The Villages and Century Village lack protected connections to shopping and medical facilities, forcing elderly cyclists to navigate high-speed arterials without protection.
- LOCATION
- Central Florida retirement communities
- AFFECTED AREAS
- The Villages, Boca Raton, Clearwater, Naples, Fort Myers
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected lane networks connecting all retirement communities to essential services
- LAST UPDATED
- DECEMBER 22, 2024
Beach Town A1A Mixing Zones
State Road A1A along Florida's Atlantic coast forces cyclists to share lanes with beach traffic, delivery trucks, and confused tourists, creating dangerous conditions along this scenic but deadly route.
- LOCATION
- A1A coastal highway
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach, St. Augustine
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Continuous protected coastal bike path separated from A1A traffic
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Causeway Cycling Gaps
Major causeways crossing Tampa Bay including Courtney Campbell and Howard Frankland lack adequate protected cycling facilities, creating dangerous bottlenecks in the regional network.
- LOCATION
- Tampa Bay causeways
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected bike lanes with barriers on all Tampa Bay bridge crossings
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 15, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How do I join AARBAA in Florida?
Contact our state coordinator Michael Rodriguez at florida@aarbaa.com or call (850) 555-0667. With 8 chapters across the Sunshine State, find your local chapter: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, or West Palm Beach. Join us in making Florida's roads safer!
What does AARBAA do in Florida?
AARBAA Florida coordinates eight chapters filing comment on cycling conduct along the A1A beach corridors, the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami, US-19 through Pinellas County, and the golf-cart path network in The Villages. Our Tallahassee station petitions the Florida Department of Transportation for enforcement review and forwards findings to officials from Jacksonville to Naples.
How many members does AARBAA have in Florida?
Florida boasts 1,523 active AARBAA members across 8 chapters. Miami leads with 387 members, followed by Tampa (298), Orlando (267), and Jacksonville (234). Our membership has surged 52% as more Floridians, including many retirees, demand safer cycling infrastructure.
What are Florida's biggest cycling infrastructure challenges?
Florida's caseload concentrates on the Rickenbacker Causeway, where the Tallahassee station recorded 2.8 unsanctioned sprint attempts per mile in the FY2025 dawn sweep, along with the A1A mixing zones in Daytona Beach and the Sanibel Causeway approaches near Fort Myers. Hurricane-season shoulder debris on US-1 remains under review.
Has AARBAA had any victories in Florida?
Our closed files include the US-19 Protected Lane Mandate and the Pinellas Trail crossing review in Clearwater. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When are Florida chapter meetings?
Miami meets 1st Monday, Tampa 1st Wednesday, Orlando 2nd Tuesday, Jacksonville 2nd Thursday, Tallahassee 3rd Monday, Fort Lauderdale 3rd Tuesday, St. Petersburg 3rd Thursday, and West Palm Beach 4th Tuesday. All meetings are at 7 PM ET and welcome new members and concerned citizens.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
FLORIDA CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA FLORIDA
Ready to make a difference in Florida? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Marjorie T. — Miami
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Harold B. — The Villages