Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, the Holden Heights Neighborhood Center buzzed with excitement as families from across the Orange Blossom Trail (OBT) CRA district came together for Rollin’ & Strollin’. This festive bike rodeo event marked the 5th collaboration between Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) and the OBT Development Board (OBT […]
On Saturday, December 14, Journey Christian Church became the site of one of Central Florida’s most heartwarming holiday traditions: the 11th Annual Jordan’s Sporting Goods Store. Hosted by the Jordan Smelski Foundation, this inspiring event brought together over 1,400 children and families for a day of giving, joy, and safety. From […]
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. […]
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 […]
As a Professional Engineer, I thought I had done my part to make our roads safer. That was until a few days ago, when I realized that, unfortunately, there are limitations to what roadway engineers can do. We can’t force drivers to follow simple rules, don’t text and drive or […]