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PRESS RELEASE: Bike/Walk Central Florida Receives Grant From the AKR Foundation Fund to Advocate for Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CONTACT: Emily Hanna | Executive Director Bike/Walk Central Florida 1 (407) 542-6074 [email protected]  Bike/Walk Bike/Walk Central Florida Receives Grant From the AKR Foundation Fund to Advocate for Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety.  ORLANDO, Fla. (March 2, 2023) — Bike/Walk Central Florida received a $5,000 grant from the AKR Foundation Fund at Central Florida Foundation (CFF). The […]

Bike/Walk Central Florida accepts an award as Champions of Bike to Work Day from the City of Orlando and its Commissioners
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PRESS RELEASE: Bike/Walk Central Florida named a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2023 Eric Trull, (407) 569-8993  Focused on Perception, Policy, and Practice, BWCF leads the way in Central Florida Cycling! Orlando, FL — Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Bike/Walk Central Florida with a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it a place alongside over […]

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Casselberry’s Kelly Brock Claim the 2023 Complete Street Changemaker Title!

Late in the fall of 2022, Smart Growth America, a national organization devoted to creating healthy, prosperous, and resilient communities, opened nominations for inspiring Complete Streets Leaders. The nomination aimed to highlight those behind some of the great projects making navigating by any mode of transportation safer for all.    We’re […]

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WATCH: BWCF Executive Director Sits Down With Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla

Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Executive Director, Emily Hanna, sat down with Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla (text shown in bold) on her podcast “Emily Tells All” to discuss BWCF’s efforts within the community. The transcript that follows has been edited only for clarity.  UPDATE: 7/14/22 – Transcript updated to reflect the […]

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BWCF Supports Placing Orange County Transportation Sales Tax on The Ballot

UPDATED 4/26/22 9:06 PM – Following BOCC Vote Orange County has been working on a transportation initiative for some time and early this year the Transportation Sales Tax Referendum effort was relaunched. On April 26, following three Board of County Commissioner (BoCC) Work Sessions and numerous open houses, a public […]