It can be tricky to capture the attention of parents and children for the important but sometimes mundane topic of pedestrian safety. So, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Best Foot Forward (BFF) program staff decided to recruit a pro at entertaining children and “getting moms out of the house” for help. Richard […]
On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9am-12pm, the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection (HWOTC) will host a “Take Over the Trails Day.” The event will celebrate the creation of the HWOTC steering committee, while also providing an opportunity for the community to learn more about this collaborative effort. During the event, […]
Florida weather can be a bit intense sometimes. BikeWalkLee has some good tips on how to survive the summer heat. Check out more great columns from BikeWalkLee on their blog, here. Now that we’ve settled in to the summertime weather patterns — sunny mornings, stormy afternoons, hot just about all the […]
If you’re familiar with the Seminole County trail system, you know that many of the trails are paved and not what one would consider being “off-road.” And that’s the intent. They are safe and beautiful, providing you with hassle-free biking throughout the county. There are off-road trails like Soldier’s Creek […]
The Town of Oakland Commission has adopted a resolution to approve installing stop signs for vehicles at busy trail crossings in town. That means that drivers approaching the West Orange Trail in Oakland must stop before the trail, giving right-of-way to people walking, jogging, bicycling, etc. along the trail. When […]