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Edgewater Drive Highlighted as National Model for Complete Streets

Orlando’s own Edgewater Drive is a national model for Complete Streets, according to a new report released by Smart Growth America’s National Complete Streets Coalition. A Complete Street accommodates people of all ages and abilities traveling on foot, on bicycle, in transit, and in cars. Complete Streets legislation and policies […]

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Bicycling and walking in the United States – How does Florida compare?

Recent Report Details National Bicycling and Walking Statistics The Alliance for Biking & Walking released their 2014 Bicycling and Walking in the U.S. Benchmarking Report and guess who takes the cake for the worst in the nation? You got it – Florida. Our state takes #1 worst spot in the nation for […]

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Area crosswalks experience ripple effect from Operation Best Foot Forward

Drop a stone into a pond and you’ll see the ripples in the water. Send a police officer out on a crosswalk and you’ll see drivers slowing down for pedestrians nearby. For February’s Operation Best Foot Forward, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received requests to conduct enforcement at two crosswalks not […]

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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 […]

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Orlando Sentinel: ‘Complete streets,’ ‘road diets’ in Metro Orlando’s future

Take a look at the article below from the Orlando Sentinel about creating Complete Streets on Orlando roads. There are some great quotes from Bike/Walk Central Florida Chairman and FDOT District 1 Secretary Billy Hattaway, BWCF Board Member Eliza Harris, as well as BWCF Executive Director Amanda Day. By Dan Tracy Central Florida […]