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City Lab: How Better Data on Bike Crashes Could Lead to Safer Streets for All

By Sarah Goodyear The Atlantic City Lab The United States saw a nearly 62 percent increase in bicycle commuting between 2000 and 2013. But when it comes to reporting crashes between bikes and motor vehicles, police departments around the country are still using incident forms designed for an earlier era. A […]

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City of Orlando installs free bike racks through program

Hey, Orlando business owners; do you want to provide bike parking for your customers? The City of Orlando has a free bike rack program – to install bike racks, in the public right-of-way, of course, for no charge. Secure bike parking has the potential to increase business. Cycling rates are increasing […]

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BWCF fits its newest bicyclist, Nevaeh, with a bike helmet

BWCF had a fun visitor last month – 3-year-old Nevaeh, who spent her time in the BWCF offices jumping around excitedly and showing off her artistic skills. Walter, a victim of a DUI car crash, knows the importance of safety and reached out to BWCF when his daughter wanted a bike […]

Chatting with FDOT District Secretary and BWCF Chair Billy Hattaway: Complete Streets & More
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Chatting with FDOT District Secretary and BWCF Chair Billy Hattaway: Complete Streets & More

I, BFFer Katy Magruder, had the good fortune to talk with FDOT District Secretary and BWCF Chair Billy Hattaway about complete streets and what FDOT’s adoption of the policy and what this may mean for us. Imagine a two-way Orange Avenue, lined with buffered bike lanes. Covered LYNX bus stops […]

Multimodal Planning training opportunities coming to Orlando
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Multimodal Planning training opportunities coming to Orlando

Two new training opportunities will be offered in Orlando this spring on how to improve mobility in your area. Multimodal Transportation Planning and Effective FDOT/Local Government Coordination on Mobility Planning is scheduled for April 30 and May 1. Anyone interested in improving mobility through coordinated transportation and land use planning […]