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BFF joins in the conversation about preventable deaths

BFF joined the Orange County Citizen Corps for their faith-based breakfast last week and learned about a variety of preventable tragedies from other speakers. Melissa Belmont from Orange County Sheriff’s Office discussed crime, specifically car theft. They handed out bags with the slogan “Bring It, Bag It, Take It” to […]

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A great team: Orlando Health and BFF

In July, BFF connected with more than 100 nurses at Orlando Health about pedestrian safety. Our partners at Orlando Health are always ready to learn about pedestrian laws and how they can be a voice for prevention. Dr. J. Ibrahim shared with us a case study of a 75-year-old man […]

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Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs puts her best foot forward for pedestrian safety

In the recent Orange County Connect Newsletter, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs discusses her commitment to pedestrian safety in letter to readers. Greetings, As families prepare for the first day of school in Orange County, I encourage you to join our efforts to keep our most precious citizens safe as […]

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Fox 35: MetroPlan gives $100k for pedestrian safety initiative

Fox 35 By Mike Synan, Reporter ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) – Metroplan Orlando, the region’s transportation planning agency will expand a program called Best Foot Forward to Osceola and Seminole counties at a cost of $100,000 to taxpayers. The program has already been in operation in both Orlando and […]

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Orlando Sentinel: City brightens with switch to 14,000 LED lights

Lighting is crucial to saving pedestrian lives – according to MetroPlan Orlando, lack of lighting is a major contributor to pedestrian fatalities.  Only 20% of pedestrian fatalities occur in the daytime.  The rest occur at night. Thank you, City of Orlando, for getting these changes made that will brighten our […]