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Edgewater Drive Highlighted as National Model for Complete Streets

Orlando’s own Edgewater Drive is a national model for Complete Streets, according to a new report released by Smart Growth America’s National Complete Streets Coalition. A Complete Street accommodates people of all ages and abilities traveling on foot, on bicycle, in transit, and in cars. Complete Streets legislation and policies […]

People On Bikes

City of Orlando installs free bike racks through program

Hey, Orlando business owners; do you want to provide bike parking for your customers? The City of Orlando has a free bike rack program – to install bike racks, in the public right-of-way, of course, for no charge. Secure bike parking has the potential to increase business. Cycling rates are increasing […]

Community Events

Promoting bicycle safety at Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Neighborhood and Community Summit

There are recreational cyclists in Orlando who would ride more if there were safer ways to do so. That’s the message BWCF heard from residents at Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 10th Annual Neighborhood and Community Summit. Many of the people who dropped by the BWCF table said they stopped cycling because […]

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Bicycling and walking in the United States – How does Florida compare?

Recent Report Details National Bicycling and Walking Statistics The Alliance for Biking & Walking released their 2014 Bicycling and Walking in the U.S. Benchmarking Report and guess who takes the cake for the worst in the nation? You got it – Florida. Our state takes #1 worst spot in the nation for […]

Community Events

Pedaling to Eco-Tourism Success: A Summit on Cycling and Trails – Don’t Miss It!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about how trails and cycling can help your community! CLERMONT – The public is invited to the “Pedaling to Eco-Tourism Success: A Summit on Cycling and Trails,” to be held from 8:30 a.m. – noon on Friday, March 27 at the Clermont City Center, 620 W. […]