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Articles written by: Bike/Walk Central Florida

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Was Crossing the Street Safer in 2015?

While Best Foot Forward’s goal is to change drivers’ behaviors by getting people to yield to people crossing the street, we can’t ignore the injury and fatality stats.  Trends in crash data can help us identify unsafe streets that need to be addressed right away. The good news is that […]

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2016: Starting Out as King of a Year

January kicked off with three kings. That’s right.Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson hosted a Three Kings Day celebratory event where more than 1,800 residents gathered at Meadow Woods Orlando Magic Recreation Center to listen to music, visit with neighbors, and hear about the free programs and services offered in […]

All About Operation BFF: Stats, Coverage, & Social Media
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All About Operation BFF: Stats, Coverage, & Social Media

There were 166 very unhappy people last Wednesday after Operation Best Foot Forward resulted in a flurry of $164 traffic tickets and warnings for drivers who failed to yield to walkers in marked crosswalks. The high-visibility enforcement action, conducted in tandem with Orlando Police Department (OPD) and the Orange County Sheriff’s […]

People On Bikes

Orlando Sentinel: UCF, county need to reach deal for safer streets near campus

The University of Central Florida has grown immensely over the past decade…and so have issues with pedestrians and bicycle safety in the area surrounding the school. Read the Orlando Sentinel article below to see what UCF, Orange County and FDOT are doing to improve the situation. If you want to […]

People On Foot

How Walkable is Your Neighborhood?

Less than 15 percent of U.S. neighborhoods are both affordable and walkable, according to a Redfin study. The two mega-cities to fit the bill are miles away from Orlando – Seattle and Washington D.C.  We’re changing that. Look no further than neighborhoods like Thornton Park, South Lake Eola or the Central […]