Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
Being stuck in traffic is a harsh reality for many living and commuting in Central Florida everyday. Large construction projects and a growing population aren’t helping either. The good news is that Congress and the President recently passed a bill that will set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to help […]
Smart Growth America’s January edition of its Complete Streets newsletter shed some fast facts on the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation, or FAST, Act. This federal transportation bill is the first to include Complete Streets language. More than 700 local, regional and state agencies throughout the nation, including Orlando, have adopted […]
Communities that are unsafe for bicyclists and pedestrians not only miss out on opportunities for economic development but may also see negative economic impacts – including hefty healthcare costs. A new report from the Florida Department of Health measures the economic impact of bike/ped injuries statewide by looking at hospital […]
When I think of public transportation, my first and only thought used to be the bus system. But after attending my first MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting on behalf of Bike/Walk Central Florida, I’m now realizing that the regional transportation system is much more complex. LYNX is a vital part of […]
The grand opening of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Kissimmee celebrated the imagination and partnership that made this new edition possible. The 220-foot bridge crosses over John Young Parkway just north of Colombia Avenue. It’s one of the final keys in the grand plan for the city’s bicycle path system and connector […]