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Central Florida Future: Orlando police focus efforts on pedestrian safety

Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the FDOT, the Orlando Police Department is making safety a priority for all road users in 2016. Through on-street education and enforcement operations, OPD is aiming to reduce the number of accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists.  Nine locations in Orlando with the highest rates […]

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Orlando Sentinel: City, County must unite on Corrine

Owned by Orange County, but desired by the City of Orlando, Corrine Drive faces a conundrum. Many are in agreement that Corrine Drive needs improvements, but the direction and vision are unclear. The Orlando Sentinel editorial below sheds some light on the current situation of the popular roadway.  Corrine Drive is […]

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Lake County is on its way to becoming bike/ped friendly

According to the Daily Commercial, Lake County roads could become more bicycle and pedestrian friendly in the next 20 years. Yesterday, the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization shared with county commissioners its transportation plan through 2040 with a focus on making streets more bike/ped-friendly. Shannon Hidalgo, a member of the board of […]

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Webinar: The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Walkable and Bike-able City and Town Centers

You’re no doubt aware how a walkable and bike-able city benefits you physically and fiscally—plenty of exercise keeps you light while less gasoline keeps your wallet heavy. But have you considered how walk-and-bike friendliness might benefit a city economy? Start wondering, and tune in for a webinar on the subject: The Economic […]

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Cyclist’s feel construction should help more than storm drainage on Bumby Ave

According to the Orlando Sentinel, construction to install storm drainage on Bumby Avenue will last until December 2016. The $7 million project, closing the stretch of Bumby Ave. between Colonial Dr. and Corrine Dr., will ease flooding and allow stormwater to quickly drain. But what makes cyclists frustrated about isn’t the […]