FSU Expands No-Vehicle Zone Around Doak Campbell Stadium, Affecting Pedicab Access

Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, September 25, 2026 — Florida State University (FSU) has implemented an expanded “no-vehicle zone” around Doak Campbell Stadium, a change that is now preventing pedicab drivers from reaching the stadium gates during game days. The university stated that the decision was made primarily due to concerns about pedestrian safety.

The expanded restricted area directly impacts local pedicab operators who rely on proximity to the stadium to serve fans attending events. While the university has not provided specific details regarding the exact dimensions or timing of the zone’s expansion, the stated rationale centers on improving safety for the large number of pedestrians present on game days.

In response to the new restrictions, local pedicab operators have organized and initiated a petition. This petition aims to advocate for the restoration of full access for pedicabs to the areas around the stadium gates, suggesting the operators believe the change negatively affects their ability to conduct business and serve patrons. The specific number of operators affected and the precise details of the petition, including the number of signatures collected or specific demands beyond restoring access, were not immediately available.

FSU has not yet commented on the pedicab operators’ petition or indicated whether any revisions to the expanded no-vehicle zone are under consideration. The university’s focus remains on the pedestrian safety objectives that prompted the implementation of the new perimeter. Further details on the scope of the expanded zone and FSU’s response to the operators’ concerns are pending.

Story summarized from the original created by Jay Harrison on www.wctv.tv, see more information here.

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