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Orange County Mayor Jacobs’ Walk Ride Thrive initiative advocates for bike helmet safety

Bike helmets can save lives.  Though they don’t prevent all injuries, helmets are critical to reducing the risk of severe head injuries.  One study estimates that helmet use reduced the odds of head injury by 50 percent and the odds of head, face, or neck injury by 33 percent in […]

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Webinar: The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Walkable and Bike-able City and Town Centers

You’re no doubt aware how a walkable and bike-able city benefits you physically and fiscally—plenty of exercise keeps you light while less gasoline keeps your wallet heavy. But have you considered how walk-and-bike friendliness might benefit a city economy? Start wondering, and tune in for a webinar on the subject: The Economic […]

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Join a bicycle ride Sunday to benefit a critically injured cyclist

Chris Liddy’s community knows him as “that guy.” The one who welcomes everyone with his smile, his energy and his jokes. In July, Chris was critically injured when the semitrailer he was driving crashed into another truck. Remaining in the hospital since July 23, his hospital bills have skyrocketed. Chris loves […]

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Orlando Sentinel & FDOT’s DeWayne Carver: Wider bike lanes make cycling safer in Florida

You’re riding your bike in the bike lane on a busy street and notice that there is a huge pothole in your way. When traffic is already whizzing by right beside you, where do you go? Wider bike lanes = more room for people on bikes to maneuver on hazardous […]

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City of Orlando installs new bike racks in Mills 50

Next time you’re biking around Mills 50, you have a new place to park your wheels. The City of Orlando has installed new bike racks on Virginia Drive near the Orlando Urban Trail. Perfect for popping into the Quantum Leap Winery or the Fresh Market at Mills Park. The new […]