Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
According to an article published on the Associated Press, a recent study found that only 14 percent of neighbors are affordably priced, walkable and near decent schools. These three characteristics are a huge selling point for homes, but the low percentage of homes that meet these qualifications and the high […]
This article from The San Diego Union-Tribune talks about a growing trend – distracted walking. People on foot in Orlando need to be aware of their surroundings at all times to ensure their safety. Most of us are guilty of it. We check our email while rushing down the sidewalk, or […]
Did you see the plans for the City of Orlando’s proposed “bridge district” under I-4? Looks promising for people who love to walk or bike. BFF Program Director Amanda Day got to chat with the Sentinel about the “bridge district” proposal. She said she was “wowed” by both the renderings and the plans to include some […]
On Dec. 14, the Orlando City Council will vote on Gertrude’s Walk Urban Trail extensions. The existing trail currently spans three blocks from Church Street to Washington Street running parallel to the railroad tracks. The extensions add two links north from Washington Street to Jefferson Street and from Amelia Street to Concord Street. […]
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) dropped by Conway Elementary on Oct. 27 to remind motorists to 1) yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and 2) follow crossing guard instructions. OCSO’s ped safety call to action comes on the heels of a series of incidents in school zones across Orange County […]