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BWCF talks to WESH: PED deaths are preventable

BWCF executive director, Amanda Day, met up with WESH news to talk about preventing PED deaths after a person was tragically hit and killed by a car on State Road 50 this week.  State Road 50 was shut down early Thursday morning in Ocoee after a vehicle hit and killed […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Ticked Off!

Throughout the week, Central Floridians share their thoughts on things that make them mad in the Ticked Off! section of the Orlando Sentinel. Our safety-concerned friends share their experiences on transportation, biking, and walking – take a look at some of them below: I’m ticked off at the man who […]

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Got Sole? Join Healthy Central Florida for the Sole Challenge on 10/24

Bring your school, faith group, dog, kids, friends, non-profit organization or business for a heart-healthy walk through beautiful Maitland. The community groups with the most walkers win cash – and individuals or businesses can win great prizes too. Quinn Strong Park (345 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland)  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Walk […]

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Central Floridians want safe alternatives to driving

Guess what – the majority of Central Floridians now agree that the Orlando metro area is too car-dependent.  Results from a recent survey of 1,000 residents found 93 percent of respondents want a more balanced transportation system in Central Florida.  Simply put, they want safe and viable alternatives to driving […]

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The City of Orlando gets Complete – Streets, that is

To become a world-class city, the City of Orlando is working to become more “complete” – with an addition of a Complete Streets policy. This ensures that roads are repainted and redesigned with bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and transit users in mind. In September, the City of Orlando reviewed and approved the draft of a proposed Complete […]