BILL

BL2026-1490

Passed

This ordinance separates how the city treats pedicabs and pedal carriages: pedicabs are recognized as a legitimate transportation option, while pedal carriages are classified strictly as entertainment vehicles. Pedicabs would be allowed to use designated bike lanes as long as they don't slow down existing bicycle traffic, while pedal carriages must stay out of bike lanes and continue traveling with motor vehicle traffic.

Introduced Jul 6, 2026 · Passed Aug 4, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Sean Parker

Primary Sponsor · District 5

Co-Sponsors (3)

Rollin Horton

Jacob Kupin

Brenda Gadd

Vote History

No individual votes recorded for this legislation.

Timeline

passed on first reading

Voice Vote

Jul 21, 2026 · Item 78

passed on second reading

Aug 4, 2026 · Item 129

passed on third reading

Watch floor 3 min

Passed

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance amending Chapter 6.75 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to pedicabs and pedal carriages.

Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: August 12, 2026

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