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Articles written by: Bike/Walk Central Florida

BFF interns hit the streets
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BFF interns hit the streets

We, the BFF interns Shelby and Lisa, were issued a challenge – venture outside our comfort zone to the streets of Orange County to interact with people walking in Orange County using (and sometimes not) crosswalks around the city. The goal? Talk to people about their perspectives on crosswalk safety, […]

Must See: Operation Best Foot Forward highlight
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Must See: Operation Best Foot Forward highlight

February’s Operation Best Foot Forward was success in large part to media outlets. Here are some of the media highlights of the Crosswalk Enforcement:                 Cops cracking down on crosswalk safety in Orange County WESH 2 Feb. 18, 2015           […]

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Forbes: The more cyclists in a country, the fewer fatal crashes

More riders, less fatalities? Forbes put out a report that shows that there is strength – and safety – in numbers! In countries like the Netherlands and Denmark, people cycle an average of 864 and 513 kilometers each year – compared to the United States, where they average 47 kilometers […]

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Orlando Bike Share logs 612 trips, 1,119 miles in first month

Orlando Bike Share is off to a good start. In its first month pre-launch it had 394 members, who took a total of 612 trips, traveling 1,119 miles. For anyone who hasn’t tried the bike share program, it is a fun and inexpensive way to get around town.

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WKMG Local 6: Proposed law aims to change how cars pass bicyclists

Bike/Walk Central Florida Board member Lisa Portelli and BWCF Executive Director Amanda Day are getting the word out about proposed laws to protect bicyclists. The two were featured in WKMG Local 6’s story about House Bill 231 – a bill that revises the rights and safety of vulnerable users, provides […]