People On Bikes / Trails
A big thank you goes to Senator Andy Gardiner and the Senate’s transportation and economic development committee who recently approved $15.5 million for the Coast-to-Coast (C2C) connector. The money will help fill the gaps in the planned 275 miles of unbroken bicycle path stretching from St. Petersburg through Metro Orlando […]
People On Bikes
If you missed the news, Orlando City Council approved a feasibility study known as Primary Bicycle Route Plan, which would evaluate the current bike trail network, costs for improvements, and identify segments that lack connectivity , with the ultimate goal to promote and encourage bicycling as a safe transportation option […]
Newsletter
The bearer of bad news. The 2012-2013 bicycle crash data is out and it reports that all three counties – Orange, Seminole and Osceola – have seen double digit increases in bike fatalities and injuries when compared to 2007-2008. Let’s take Orange County first. In 2007-2008, bike crash totals in […]
Newsletter
It’s that time of year again. DOT Secretary Fox announced $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country by U.S. Department of Transportation’s highly successful Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program. This year’s TIGER grant focus is on projects that support reliable, […]
Newsletter
Winter Park Library now has a Checkout Bikes program, where the library lends bikes to its borrowers. What a great resource for Rollins students and Winter Park residents alike. It is the only library in Central Florida participating at this time, contributing to a healthier Winter Park. Just another way […]