Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
As a Professional Engineer, I thought I had done my part to make our roads safer. That was until a few days ago, when I realized that, unfortunately, there are limitations to what roadway engineers can do. We can’t force drivers to follow simple rules, don’t text and drive or […]
When Bike 5 Cities launched seven years ago, we hoped – and aimed – to have a lasting impact in the Central Florida community by encouraging individuals to ride their bikes to improve their health, support local businesses, and persuade decision makers to improve community connections and safe infrastructure. Our […]
The League of American Bicyclists has recently announced its latest Bicycle Friendly Business awards, recognizing 64 organizations across the United States, including 13 Central Florida-based organizations. Two first-time applicants, including Bike/Walk Central Florida, earned Platinum awards – the highest honor in the Bicycle Friendly Business awards program. This latest round […]
The Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) recognized Orange County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Jason C. Johnson for going above and beyond his job duties for keeping children safe by awarding him the 2020 FBA Law Officer of the Year Award. Master Deputy Johnson is a truancy officer who works between various schools […]
What started out as idea has turned into a movement for change. The movement we’re talking about is changing the way we think about bicyclists and pedestrians – in a place ranked as most deadly for anyone who dares to cross the street or ride a bike. Thinking turned to […]