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Transforming Rio Grande Avenue, A Milestone for Safer Streets

On November 27, 2024, Central Florida took a transformative step toward safer, more inclusive streets with the unveiling of Phase 1 of the Rio Grande Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. This milestone isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about saving lives, strengthening communities, and creating a safer future for all road users. […]

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Bike/Walk Central Florida Marks New Milestones at the Packing District Ribbon-Cutting Event

It was a day of celebration, a momentous occasion that marked the meeting of vision and reality. The team at Bike/Walk Central Florida had the pleasure of witnessing the fruits of our collaborative efforts come to full bloom with the much-anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Packing District roadway improvements. As […]

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A New Type of Traffic Signal Comes to Seminole County

Following nearly two years of construction along the US 17-92 corridor from the 417 on-ramp to Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford, the first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) concept in Seminole County is now a reality! This stretch of road witnesses a high traffic volume, with approximately 35,000 vehicles navigating through […]

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Coming Soon: Packing District Trail System – BWCF Collaborates with Landowners, Government, and Organizations for Regional Trail Project

The changes coming to the Packing District in Orlando may one day include multi-use trails and bike lanes that connect the historic area to other parts of the city and a state network. Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) is contributing its experience and expertise to make that a reality. Dr. Phillips, […]

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Kissimmee Changes Driver Behavior with Crosswalk Updates 

The City of Kissimmee is working hard to make its crosswalks safer for people walking. The city recently installed new traffic control devices at two crosswalks currently being monitored through the Best Foot Forward (BFF) program: 898 N. Hoagland Blvd. and Dyer Blvd. & Kennsington Rd. These popular trail crossings […]