Letter to the Governor
Bike/Walk Central Florida fully supports the Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail, the 275-mile multi-use trail that would connect St. Petersburg with the Canaveral National Seashore. It would link existing trails, including ones in Lake, Orange and Seminole counties, and can expect to attract hikers, bikers and visitors from all over the state, country and even abroad. Read [...]
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Coast to Coast Trail
On Saturday, May 11, Bike/Walk Central Florida was proud to participate in a West Orange Trail ride led by MetroPlan Orlando’s board and committee members. Fifty people joined the ride to support the Coast-to-Coast Connector, a multi-use trail linking communities between St. Petersburg to Titusville. Trailblazers included MetroPlan Orlando board chairman, Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, [...]
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Back to School Enforcement
It’s back to school time. Central Florida law enforcement, spearheaded by Orlando Police Department (OPD) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), will be cracking down on drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians at cross walks as Florida law requires. Violators may be fined $164 and receive three (3) points on driver’s license. Over [...]
read moreBest Foot Forward Launch
Best Foot Forward, Community-wide Coalition Formed to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Metro Orlando Metro Orlando ranks number one in the nation for pedestrian deaths and injuries. On average, a pedestrian is killed every week and two are injured every day. Best Foot Forward, a community-wide pedestrian safety coalition, is forming to reverse this trend and [...]
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Chapter News
Coast to Coast Trail
On Saturday, May 11, Bike/Walk Central Florida was proud to participate in a West Orange Trail ride led by MetroPlan Orlando’s board and committee members. Fifty people joined the ride to support the Coast-to-Coast Connector, a multi-use trail linking communities between St. Petersburg to Titusville. Trailblazers included MetroPlan Orlando board chairman, Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, [...]
Community Events
Bike Valets Needed
The Winter Garden Bike Fest and Criterium, benefiting Noah’s Light Foundation, is just around the corner on Saturday, April 6th. Bike/Walk Central Florida will be there to man the Bike Valet and talk about bicycling and pedestrian safety. We need volunteers to help with both the valet service and chatting with folks. Please contact us [...]
Pedestrian Program
Ped Safety Campaigns
We are always looking for fresh new ways to share ped messaging. Below are a few samples of what others are doing. We want to hear your ideas! Email Program Director, Amanda Day at amanda@iyield4peds.org.
Destinations
Thunder Moon Ride
(Photo Courtesy of Commute Orlando) Diana, of Commute Orlando, is organizing a pre-July 4th night ride. Yep, it’s a weeknight, but many of us are off work the following day for the holiday. We’ll meet up at 7:00 PM at the Cady Way trailhead behind Fashion Square Mall. Keri Caffrey has a wonderful scenic route [...]
Recent Articles
Letter to the Governor
Bike/Walk Central Florida fully supports the Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail, the 275-mile multi-use trail that would connect St. Petersburg with the Canaveral National Seashore. It would link existing trails, including ones in Lake, Orange and Seminole counties, and can expect to attract hikers, bikers and visitors from all over the state, country and even abroad. Read [...]
Coast to Coast Trail
On Saturday, May 11, Bike/Walk Central Florida was proud to participate in a West Orange Trail ride led by MetroPlan Orlando’s board and committee members. Fifty people joined the ride to support the Coast-to-Coast Connector, a multi-use trail linking communities between St. Petersburg to Titusville. Trailblazers included MetroPlan Orlando board chairman, Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum, [...]
Ped Safety Campaigns
We are always looking for fresh new ways to share ped messaging. Below are a few samples of what others are doing. We want to hear your ideas! Email Program Director, Amanda Day at amanda@iyield4peds.org.
Looking for a trail?
Check out the trails that traverse through the City of Orlando and Orange County. Thanks to the City of Orlando, trail maps covering Northeast to Southwest Orlando are available online. Those interested in trails like Cady Way, that stretches six and half miles from Winter Park to Oviedo, or the Little Econ Greenway, located one [...]
New Members and Officers Elected to Bike/Walk Central Florida Board
There have been some recent changes to the Bike/Walk Central Florida board. FDOT District 1 Secretary Billy Hattaway was elected to Board Chair and former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin will serve as Emeritus Chair starting May 2013. The board cordially welcomed Lisa Portelli as the newest volunteer member of its board of directors. Lisa [...]