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$2,700,000 for Covering the “Tedious, Dull, & Monotonous”

February 17, 2016 Pedestrian – it’s well, very pedestrian. Friends at Webster Dictionary define pedestrian as “lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.” It’s no wonder that no man, woman or child looks in the mirror and says; “I’m a PED!” This was reinforced just a few weeks ago in Winter Garden. […]

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MEDIA ALERT: Operation BFF happening Wed., February 10

Drivers: Cutting Off Pedestrians in Crosswalks is Costly Best Foot Forward recognizes Crossing Guard Awareness Month by ticketing drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks near Orange County schools February is Crossing Guard Awareness Month. To honor the more than 300 crossing guards in Orange County, the Orlando Police Department […]

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City of Orlando releases 2015 report on number of people biking/walking

We know that people who walk and ride their bikes in Orlando matter – but how can they if we aren’t even counting them? Data talks.  It helps BWCF advocate for projects that make our neighborhoods more bikeable and walkable. And the City of Orlando is working to make sure people who […]

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Florida Politics: Bicyclists, Pedestrians Get Added Protection in Bill Favored by Senate Panel

Senate Bill 332, also known as the vulnerable user law, is one step closer to becoming a reality in Florida. If passed, this bill would increase fines for drivers who hit vulnerable users – pedestrians, bicyclists, people in wheelchairs and and scooters, horses and other smaller vehicles.  Read the Florida Politics […]

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Orlando Sentinel – Local governments should team up on roads: Where we stand

Being stuck in traffic is a harsh reality for many living and commuting in Central Florida everyday. Large construction projects and a growing population aren’t helping either. The good news is that Congress and the President recently passed a bill that will set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to help […]