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Mayor Jacobs pitches $300M in infrastructure as part of ‘INVEST in Our Home for Life’ initiative

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is on a mission – move people and goods safely – and remove Central Florida’s stigma as the most dangerous place for walkers. And she’s putting her Best Foot Forward once again by designating $15 million to sidewalks and other safety projects as part of her […]

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Orlando recognized as Bicycle Friendly City

Orlando has once again been designated as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. City leaders, businesses, schools, and community members are continuing to work hard to take this designation to the next level and make Orlando a city that is welcoming to our friends on […]

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League of American Bicyclists: Using the Mayor’s Challenge as a local advocacy tool

LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY FEDERAL NEWS by Carolyn Szczepanski Let’s face it: Bike advocates have it tough. Winning our goal of safer streets is a game played in multiple arenas, where different teams must come together and share in the ultimate victory — or defeat. Sure, bicycling may be a simple […]

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Rallying for alternative transportation options

On May 25, an article was posted in the Wall Street Journal (Taxing for Highways, Paying for Bike Lanes) regarding raising the gas tax. The author, Mac Zimmerman, policy director at Americans for Prosperity, discusses ways to get additional money when the Highway Trust Fund runs out and suggests that […]

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Central Florida American Society for Public Administration honors BWCF with Public Service Excellence Award

Big thanks to the Central Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) for honoring Bike Walk Central Florida (BWCF) with their Public Service Excellence award! The award highlights public organizations that excel in promoting the role, ethics, and ideas of public administration. BWCF was recognized for our […]