Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
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. […]
Traditional sidewalks typically cost $250,000 per block according to national averages. But in Seattle the bill runs $300,000 or more due to the city’s geography and other factors. The higher costs have made installing more sidewalks in the city a challenge. Though Seattle is currently ranked the 8th most walkable […]
There is no doubt that Robinson Street is an important lifeline to the City of Orlando. It runs through the heart of the city serving a diverse range of people including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and freight/trucks. Robinson Street also borders Lake Eola Park – a major downtown destination. Thousands […]
NYC-based data scientist Max Galka has mapped out ten years worth of traffic fatality data (2004-2013) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). The map contains 373,377 points each representing a person who was killed in a traffic crash over the past decade. To view your […]
Communities that are unsafe for bicyclists and pedestrians not only miss out on opportunities for economic development but may also see negative economic impacts – including hefty healthcare costs. A new report from the Florida Department of Health measures the economic impact of bike/ped injuries statewide by looking at hospital […]