Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
At Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), our mission to build safer, more walkable, and bikeable communities was strengthened through a meaningful collaboration with Smart Growth America. This partnership allowed us to shine a light on the stories of victims and advocates working to improve pedestrian safety in Florida, resulting in the […]
Water Springs Middle School, with its growing student body of over 650, has quickly become a hive of youthful energy since its 2022 opening. However, a recent survey in October 2023 flagged some safety issues: almost 150 students bike or scooter to school, over 100 walk, but worryingly, many students […]
On October 29, 2023, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety team was invited by the city of St. Cloud to participate in their Bikes and Bites family bike event. The event involved riders visiting local downtown restaurants, with officials and police officers from the St. Cloud Police department leading […]
As summer approaches, largest ‘crosswalk crackdown’ to date focuses on trail crossings Trail use soared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent counts indicate that the trend in trail popularity continues. As the school year winds down and summer vacations commence, drivers need to be extra cautious and should expect […]
Seven local law enforcement agencies to conduct a three-day crosswalk enforcement operation in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are stepping up patrols at local crosswalks for a three-day crackdown on drivers who fail to yield and stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Deputies from […]