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Got 10 minutes? MetroPlan has a few questions

Have a couple minutes? Tell MetroPlan Orlando how you commute to work and what changes you would like to see in terms of traffic, roads and biking and walking safety. In turn, MetroPlan will use this information to shape the future of transportation throughout Central Florida. The survey closes May […]

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BWCF joins OCPS, Healthy Central Florida to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 6

Bike/Walk Central Florida will join with Orange County Public School children, Healthy Central Florida, parents, local law enforcement and elected officials to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 6. Thousands of students will ride or walk to the more than 30 participating schools on Wednesday as part […]

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Bill to protect bikers, walkers … dies

A Florida bill that, among other things, would have boosted penalties for drivers who injure walkers and bicyclists was one of the many fallouts of the Florida House abruptly ending the legislative session on April 28. But it could come back. Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, – lead sponsor for the […]

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Orlando Business Journal: How would you grade I-Drive’s walkability?

  The Orlando Business Journal asked its readers to grade International Drive’s walkability. An overwhelming majority believe that I-Drive has a ways to go before its deemed walkable. (Check out the chart to the right) This survey arose after the Orange County I-Drive Steering Committee conducted a comprehensive study of this corridor and […]

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Keeping Up with Biking and Walking in Florida Legislation

This page will be updated weekly with media coverage. HB 0231 – Transportation     Revises provisions relating to the rights & safety of vulnerable users of public rights-of-way; prohibits assault of bicycle riders; revises provisions for careless driving; provides penalties for specified infractions contributing to bodily injury of vulnerable users; […]