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Check out these fast facts for February’s Operation BFF

Operation BFF is happening on February 10, 2016, and our partners at Best Foot Forward wanted to give you the who, what, when, where, and why behind the high-visibility enforcement operation with the Orlando Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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AP: Few US neighborhoods affordable, walkable with good schools

According to an article published on the Associated Press, a recent study found that only 14 percent of neighbors are affordably priced, walkable and near decent schools. These three characteristics are a huge selling point for homes, but the low percentage of homes that meet these qualifications and the high […]

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San Diego Union-Tribune: Mobile phone distractions add risks to walking

This article from The San Diego Union-Tribune talks about a growing trend – distracted walking. People on foot in Orlando need to be aware of their surroundings at all times to ensure their safety. Most of us are guilty of it. We check our email while rushing down the sidewalk, or […]

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City of Orlando reveals early plans for bike/ped-friendly ‘bridge district’ under I-4

Did you see the plans for the City of Orlando’s proposed “bridge district” under I-4? Looks promising for people who love to walk or bike. BFF Program Director Amanda Day got to chat with the Sentinel about the “bridge district” proposal. She said she was “wowed” by both the renderings and the plans to include some […]

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Orlando City Council will vote on Gertrude’s Walk extensions Dec. 14

On Dec. 14, the Orlando City Council will vote on Gertrude’s Walk Urban Trail extensions.  The existing trail currently spans three blocks from Church Street to Washington Street running parallel to the railroad tracks. The extensions add two links north from Washington Street to Jefferson Street and from Amelia Street to Concord Street. […]