Howard Frankland Bridge pedestrian trail opens (opens original article in a new tab)

A new shared use path near the Howard Frankland Bridge has opened, connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa for pedestrians and cyclists. The seven-mile trail is part of a larger initiative to create regional trails in southwest Florida.

• The trail connects St. Petersburg and Tampa for pedestrians and cyclists.
• The project is part of the Florida Gulf Coast Trail initiative aiming for a 420-mile network.
• The new bridge, opened in March 2025, includes a pedestrian trail under construction at the time of the article.