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Cyclist’s feel construction should help more than storm drainage on Bumby Ave

According to the Orlando Sentinel, construction to install storm drainage on Bumby Avenue will last until December 2016. The $7 million project, closing the stretch of Bumby Ave. between Colonial Dr. and Corrine Dr., will ease flooding and allow stormwater to quickly drain. But what makes cyclists frustrated about isn’t the […]

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Join a bicycle ride Sunday to benefit a critically injured cyclist

Chris Liddy’s community knows him as “that guy.” The one who welcomes everyone with his smile, his energy and his jokes. In July, Chris was critically injured when the semitrailer he was driving crashed into another truck. Remaining in the hospital since July 23, his hospital bills have skyrocketed. Chris loves […]

2015 Share The Road Award honorees announced
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2015 Share The Road Award honorees announced

Bike Florida’s press release for the upcoming Celebration of Cycling’s Share the Road Awards Banquet on November 14, 2015.  Contact Ron Cunningham via phone at 352-262-5798 or email at [email protected] for more information. A mayor who took up the bike-ped safety challenge. A visionary state transportation official who wants to put Florida […]

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BWCF congratulates Lee County on bike infrastructure improvements

Congrats are in order to Lee County for its commitment to being a bike-friendly community. According to a recent report by the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization and BikeWalk Lee, bicycle infrastructure has increased by 18 percent with more than 130 lane miles since 2010. You can view the progress […]

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A MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting from a first-timer

When I think of public transportation, my first and only thought used to be the bus system. But after attending my first MetroPlan Orlando Board meeting on behalf of Bike/Walk Central Florida, I’m now realizing that the regional transportation system is much more complex.  LYNX is a vital part of […]