Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
The Federal Highway Administration announced its new Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide. What exactly is a “separated bike lane” (sometimes referred to as a “cycle track” or “protected bike lane”)? In simple terms, it’s a portion of a roadway for bicyclists that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. […]
Is it possible that your city helps determine your health? One report, shared by Better Cities & Towns, says it’s not possible – it is happening. Connected communities that allow people to get from Point A to Point B without driving actually encourage walking and biking, therefore creating a healthier […]
Orlando Sentinel Jeff Weiner When Orlando leaders recently unveiled their long-term vision for downtown’s future, it was of a city where cyclists and walkers feel as much at home as people who get around on four wheels. While bigger plans, like a two-way Orange Avenue, are likely a long way […]
Orlando Sentinel Michael W. Freeman [email protected] or 407-420-5290 Amanda Day has a video she likes to present, showing a man doing something simple: crossing the street on Edgewater Drive in College Park. It almost looks like a horror movie, Day noted. The man in the video steps into the crosswalk […]
Does this intersection look familiar? It is Robinson Street – in 2025, thanks to a new vision plan created by Project DTO Advancing Downtown Orlando. You may be asking, what does 2025 look like? Picture Robinson Street as a two-lane street instead of four, with bike lanes, larger sidewalks and more landscaping. Then […]