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Walkability is pushing businesses downtown

There’s a trend happening – more businesses are moving to downtowns across the country. Smart Growth America recently released a report titled Core Values: Why American Companies are Moving Downtown that discusses why these businesses are moving downtown. One huge factor? Walkability. Businesses are moving to downtowns that are walkable. […]

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Orlando recognized as Bicycle Friendly City

Orlando has once again been designated as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. City leaders, businesses, schools, and community members are continuing to work hard to take this designation to the next level and make Orlando a city that is welcoming to our friends on […]

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WLRN: Biking to work in the most dangerous state for pedestrians

BWCF Board Member Frank Gilbert rides his bike to work four days a week. The article below from WLRN discusses cyclist safety as more people begin biking to work. Click here to listen to their radio interview and to hear reporter Abe Aboraya narrate his ride through Orlando streets. Frank Gilbert […]

Newsletter / People On Bikes

CNU Florida Summit: Registration Now Open!

The urbanites are coming!  The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) will host their first-ever Summit on February 19-20 in Orlando.  Eliza Harris, CNU Florida Orlando Representative and Bike/Walk Central Florida Board Member, said  “Part of the program will highlight Downtown Orlando over the last decade, and we will also have experts […]

Community Events / Newsletter

Why I Walk: Free Event on Jan. 14, 2015

We all see them – those people biking and walking to work, the store, the bank, and everywhere in-between. They’re not doing it because they have to, they do it because they want to! Curious about living the healthier lifestyle of a car-free commute? Head over to Canvs for this […]