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Articles written by: Anna Rutherford

Vulnerable Road User Law
Community Spokespeople

Florida’s Vulnerable Road User Law Is Saving Lives

One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Florida made history. Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1133, the Vulnerable Road User Act, into law after nearly a decade of determined advocacy. For organizations like Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) and our partners across the state, it was a hard-won victory and […]

WTS Citizen Transportation Advocate
Community Spokespeople

Kayla Mitchell Named Citizen Transportation Advocate of the Year at WTS Central Florida’s 2024 Banquet

We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Mitchell, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s (BWCF) Controller, was honored with the Citizen Transportation Advocate of the Year award at the WTS Central Florida Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet held on December 4, 2024. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to […]

Welcome Board Member Greg Kern
News To Use

Welcome Our New Board Member, Greg Kern

We are excited to welcome Greg Kern to the Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) board! With over 35 years of experience as a multi-modal transportation planner in Central Florida, Greg brings a wealth of expertise in developing bike and pedestrian networks to our team. His extensive knowledge of safe and comfortable […]

Kimley-Horn 2024 BIKE 5
BIKE 5

Kimley-Horn, Advancing Safe Streets and Active Mobility in Our Community

At Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), our mission is to make Central Florida more walkable, bikeable, and livable. This mission is only possible through the support of dedicated partners like Kimley-Horn, a key sponsor of our annual BIKE 5 event that happened on a beautiful Saturday, October 26, 2024. We’re thrilled […]

2025 Safe Streets Summit
Best Foot Forward / Change Makers / Community Events / Events

Best Foot Forward Presents at the North Florida Safe Streets Summit

On January 23, 2025, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Best Foot Forward (BFF) program was honored to participate in the North Florida Safe Streets Summit, an annual event hosted by the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). The summit gathered elected officials, planners, engineers, and transportation safety advocates to share insights, challenges, […]