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Operation Best Foot Forward: It only takes one ticket

Operation Best Foot Forward is about changing behaviors of both drivers and walkers. Look no further than the story that ran on WKMG about Orlando Police Department (OPD) and Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) June’s “crosswalk crackdown.” Here was a man who received a $164 citation for failing to yield at […]

People On Foot

Good food brings the community together to talk ped safety at Circles Orange County

The Circles Orange County Group started their meeting with a delicious homemade feast – a great ice breaker before any presentation is good food and great conversation. Many of the attendees were surprised to find out that pedestrians have the right of way in the crosswalk, with one man adding “I […]

People On Foot

BFF presents to the Callahan Head Start

This quick presentation was a discussion about what the City of Orlando and Orange County are doing to make streets safer here in town. We also went over the Florida driver-yield laws to make sure everyone in the room understands who has the right-of-way. Some of the questions we received are […]

Community Events

Evans High School students beautify Pine Hills, Silver Star roads

Last month, Evans High Community School was flooded with student volunteers cleaning up campus in honor of the Trojan Day of Service. Hundreds of students showed up to beautify projects such as repainting school signs and picking up garbage along Pine Hills and Silver Star roads. Speaking of Silver Star Road, there’s […]

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Orlando Business Journal: How would you grade I-Drive’s walkability?

  The Orlando Business Journal asked its readers to grade International Drive’s walkability. An overwhelming majority believe that I-Drive has a ways to go before its deemed walkable. (Check out the chart to the right) This survey arose after the Orange County I-Drive Steering Committee conducted a comprehensive study of this corridor and […]