Working to Make Central Florida More Walkable, Bikeable, & Livable
Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 2010, dedicated to transforming Central Florida into a premier region for walking, biking, and rolling. Since its inception, BWCF has championed safe, equitable, and accessible active transportation through education, policy advocacy, and community engagement, responding to Central Florida’s high rates of pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities.
The organization leads impactful programs such as Best Foot Forward, the largest grassroots pedestrian safety initiative in the country, and BIKE 5, a regional community cycling event that highlights connected urban routes and advocates for safer streets for people of all ages and abilities.
BWCF works collaboratively with local governments, planners, engineers, and grassroots volunteers to promote inclusive infrastructure where people can walk, bike, and roll with confidence.
Guided by a hands-on Board of Directors and rooted in core values of safety, equity, collaboration, and transparency, Bike/Walk Central Florida continues to envision a healthy, connected future where active transportation is a safe and embraced choice for everyone in the region.
Bike/Walk Central Florida's Guiding Principles
Central Florida is a healthy, active, and connected community where people safely walk, bike, and roll for transportation and recreation.
Our Vision
Civility, Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, Innovation, Empowerment
Our Values
Our Mission
To create a SAFER Central Florida
Steward partnerships to improve the state of the built environment.
Advocate for policies, programs, and infrastructure that create active, safe, and connected communities.
Foster community involvement.
Empower people to walk, bike, and roll safely and confidently for transportation and recreation.
Be a
Resource and guide for our community and partners.
Ongoing Programs & Initiatives
Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward, the nation’s largest grassroots pedestrian safety initiative, partners with communities across Florida to make crosswalks safer by increasing the number of drivers who stop for people crossing.
Bike/Walk Kids
Bike/Walk Kids is a new program launched in 2024 that partners with schools and community groups to equip the next generation with lifelong walking, biking, and rolling safety skills through hands-on education and community-based events.
BIKE 5
BIKE 5 is Bike/Walk Central Florida’s annual signature ride that brings people together to experience connected trails and communities while supporting safer, more active transportation across Central Florida.
As a nonprofit, we rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.
We hope you will support our work as we continue to provide the resources necessary for advocates, municipal leaders, engineers, planners, like-minded organizations, and people just like you to create more bikeable, walkable, and livable communities across Florida.