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Articles written by: Bike/Walk Central Florida

Newsletter

Go Hug your Orange County Commissioner & Mayor

Next time you see your Orange County Commissioner and Mayor Jacobs, shake their hand, pat them on the back, or even give them a hug for their unwavering support of the Best Foot Forward pedestrian safety program. Amanda Day, project director for Bike/Walk Central Florida, shared the BFF update with […]

News To Use

A Big Thank you To Orange Cycle

BWCF is rolling forward thanks to the generous friends at Orange Cycle!  Thanks to Orange Cycle, the BWCF team can continue moving forward with its mission of promoting bike and ped safety, complete street policies and the development and maintenance of trails all in the name of good health and […]

People On Bikes / Trails

C2C Becoming a Reality

A big thank you goes to Senator Andy Gardiner and the Senate’s transportation and economic development committee who recently approved $15.5 million for the Coast-to-Coast (C2C) connector. The money will help fill the gaps in the planned 275 miles of unbroken bicycle path stretching from St. Petersburg through Metro Orlando […]

People On Bikes

Where Would You Like to See Future Trails in Orlando?

If you missed the news, Orlando City Council approved a feasibility study known as Primary Bicycle Route Plan, which would evaluate the current bike trail network, costs for improvements, and identify segments that lack connectivity , with the ultimate goal to promote and encourage bicycling as a safe transportation option […]

Newsletter

Facing the Numbers

The bearer of bad news. The 2012-2013 bicycle crash data is out and it reports that all three counties – Orange, Seminole and Osceola – have seen double digit increases in bike fatalities and injuries when compared to 2007-2008.  Let’s take Orange County first.  In 2007-2008, bike crash totals in […]