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Study shows Robinson Street is a vital, multi-modal corridor

There is no doubt that Robinson Street is an important lifeline to the City of Orlando.  It runs through the heart of the city serving a diverse range of people including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and freight/trucks.  Robinson Street also borders Lake Eola Park – a major downtown destination.  Thousands […]

Featured / People On Bikes

Orange County Mayor Jacobs’ Walk Ride Thrive initiative advocates for bike helmet safety

Bike helmets can save lives.  Though they don’t prevent all injuries, helmets are critical to reducing the risk of severe head injuries.  One study estimates that helmet use reduced the odds of head injury by 50 percent and the odds of head, face, or neck injury by 33 percent in […]

Newsletter

BWCF congratulates Lee County on bike infrastructure improvements

Congrats are in order to Lee County for its commitment to being a bike-friendly community. According to a recent report by the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization and BikeWalk Lee, bicycle infrastructure has increased by 18 percent with more than 130 lane miles since 2010. You can view the progress […]

Celebration of Cycling set to host Bike/Ped Safety Summit and Workshop for New $25K Grant
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Celebration of Cycling set to host Bike/Ped Safety Summit and Workshop for New $25K Grant

Bike advocates from across the state will come together in the City of Clermont next month to share ideas and discuss the future of cycling in Florida. Register now to attend. The gathering will kick off this year’s Celebration of Cycling on Friday morning (Nov. 13) with a series of seminars on all […]

Newsletter / People On Bikes

Orlando Sentinel & FDOT’s DeWayne Carver: Wider bike lanes make cycling safer in Florida

You’re riding your bike in the bike lane on a busy street and notice that there is a huge pothole in your way. When traffic is already whizzing by right beside you, where do you go? Wider bike lanes = more room for people on bikes to maneuver on hazardous […]