Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
The Orlando Sentinel reported that part of the Interstate 4 overhaul will include an $8.3 million bike/pedestrian bridge to cross traffic congested Colonial Drive. This bridge will connect the north and midtown sections of downtown Orlando and eventually link Gertrude’s Walk and the Orlando Urban Trail – creating seamless connections and improve […]
Don’t let the 60% fool you because the national increase is small – from 488,000 in 2000 (census) to 786,000 (2008-2012) according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. While bicyclists still account for just 0.6 percent of all commuters, some of the nation’s largest cities have more than doubled since […]
Lisa Portelli, program director for Winter Park Health Foundation and BWCF board member, says she can walk into a meeting without anyone knowing she just trekked two or more miles in a hot and sticky Florida summer where daily thunderstorms are the norm, proving she has mastered the art of […]
Do you want to be more active in the safety of your community? The City of Orlando is looking for you! Join the Crossing Guard team where you will be the first line of defense in protecting our little walkers and bikers on their way to school. Think about the […]
Dedicated neighbors made it through the torrential downpour to make it to the Englewood Neighborhood Association meeting this month near Azalea Park, where BFF ran into Commissioner Tony Ortiz and Orlando Police Department Officer Eddie Rosado. BFF had the pleasure of opening the pedestrian safety conversation with concerned citizens and […]