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Orlando Sentinel: Ribbon cutting is next week for South Lake Trail extension near Clermont

Bicycle enthusiasts, lovers of the great outdoors, hikers and those with a passion for nature, take note: there will be a ribbon cutting next week for the South Lake Trail Extension. This third phase of the South Lake Trail is more than 3.5 miles long, and runs from Silver Eagle […]

MetroPlan Orlando to Develop Regional Complete Streets Program
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MetroPlan Orlando to Develop Regional Complete Streets Program

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety has a champion in MetroPlan Orlando.  The organization has announced their plans to develop a regional Complete Streets program, in line with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)’s new Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets is latest set of buzzwords to come to Orlando – but for […]

Orlando Sentinel: Cyclists look to make Metro Orlando roads safer
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Orlando Sentinel: Cyclists look to make Metro Orlando roads safer

Metro Orlando may rank among the deadliest communities in the country for walkers and bicyclists, but the area seemed pretty safe Tuesday when cycling experts took a four-­hour tour. “I think it’s positive, definitely seen improvements,” said Bill Nesper, a vice president with the American League of Bicyclists in Washington, […]

Observations from a first-time BFF
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Observations from a first-time BFF

Orlando has a problem with pedestrian safety – and it’s a big deal. I moved to Orlando from Michigan six months ago. And one of the big things – aside from the heat – that I immediately noticed was the high number of vehicle/pedestrian accidents, many of which were deadly. […]

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Operation BFF: That Pedestrian You Just Cut-Off Might be a Cop

Attention Drivers: That Pedestrian You Just  Cut-Off Might be a Cop. Operation Best Foot Forward draws attention to Crossing Guard Awareness Month by cracking down on crosswalk violators near schools What: February is Crossing Guard Awareness Month and throughout Orange County Public Schools there are more than 450 school crossing guards. These […]