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Must See: Operation Best Foot Forward highlight
People On Foot

Must See: Operation Best Foot Forward highlight

February’s Operation Best Foot Forward was success in large part to media outlets. Here are some of the media highlights of the Crosswalk Enforcement:                 Cops cracking down on crosswalk safety in Orange County WESH 2 Feb. 18, 2015           […]

Observations from a first-time BFF
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Observations from a first-time BFF

Orlando has a problem with pedestrian safety – and it’s a big deal. I moved to Orlando from Michigan six months ago. And one of the big things – aside from the heat – that I immediately noticed was the high number of vehicle/pedestrian accidents, many of which were deadly. […]

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Crossing Guards Helped What Cross The Road?

Katy, a member of the BFF team, spoke with Tony Calabro, Brian Dabney, and Donna Mitchell about their experiences as Orange County Crossing Guards. These guards had a lot to share, but one story in particular stood out to us. Check out Tony’s story about his craziest crosswalk encounter, and stay tuned for […]

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Orlando Sentinel: School Crossing Guards Vital To Safety – My Word

When the Orange County Board of County Commissioners presented the proclamation recognizing School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day as Feb. 6 — today — I thought it was an excellent opportunity to highlight the significant contributions that these men and women give to our community. The presence of a crossing guard […]

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Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon…..What?

What is an RRFB? It stands for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, and these flashing lights do a great job of alerting drivers to pedestrians crossing the street. North Reddington Beach, a town just north of St. Petersburg, Florida, used RRFBs to lower the number of pedestrian fatalities and saw great results. […]