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$2,700,000 for Covering the “Tedious, Dull, & Monotonous”

February 17, 2016 Pedestrian – it’s well, very pedestrian. Friends at Webster Dictionary define pedestrian as “lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.” It’s no wonder that no man, woman or child looks in the mirror and says; “I’m a PED!” This was reinforced just a few weeks ago in Winter Garden. […]

People On Foot

Check out these fast facts for February’s Operation BFF

Operation BFF is happening on February 10, 2016, and our partners at Best Foot Forward wanted to give you the who, what, when, where, and why behind the high-visibility enforcement operation with the Orlando Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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MEDIA ALERT: Operation BFF happening Wed., February 10

Drivers: Cutting Off Pedestrians in Crosswalks is Costly Best Foot Forward recognizes Crossing Guard Awareness Month by ticketing drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks near Orange County schools February is Crossing Guard Awareness Month. To honor the more than 300 crossing guards in Orange County, the Orlando Police Department […]

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City of Orlando releases 2015 report on number of people biking/walking

We know that people who walk and ride their bikes in Orlando matter – but how can they if we aren’t even counting them? Data talks.  It helps BWCF advocate for projects that make our neighborhoods more bikeable and walkable. And the City of Orlando is working to make sure people who […]

People On Foot

AP: Few US neighborhoods affordable, walkable with good schools

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 […]