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People On Foot

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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News13’s Ryan Harper and BFF Talk Safety at Underhill Road

Best Foot Forward Project Director Amanda Day joined Central Florida News13’s Ryan Harper at Underhill Road and Palmer Street in Orlando. Pedestrian safety is still a concern at these busy streets, but educators and their students can make a difference in preventing future incidents.

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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 […]

People On Bikes

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 […]