Transforming Central Florida into a Premier Biking and Walking Community! 
Check out VICE News’ coverage of a growing pedestrian safety problem in the US – includes an interview with BWCF Executive Director Amanda Day. Day calls for a push to normalize walking which she says starts with changing driver attitudes. “No one even thinks they are a pedestrian,” Day told VICE News. “Orlando was […]
February 17, 2016 Pedestrian – it’s well, very pedestrian. Friends at Webster Dictionary define pedestrian as “lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.” It’s no wonder that no man, woman or child looks in the mirror and says; “I’m a PED!” This was reinforced just a few weeks ago in Winter Garden. […]
Did you see the plans for the City of Orlando’s proposed “bridge district” under I-4? Looks promising for people who love to walk or bike. BFF Program Director Amanda Day got to chat with the Sentinel about the “bridge district” proposal. She said she was “wowed” by both the renderings and the plans to include some […]
On Dec. 14, the Orlando City Council will vote on Gertrude’s Walk Urban Trail extensions. The existing trail currently spans three blocks from Church Street to Washington Street running parallel to the railroad tracks. The extensions add two links north from Washington Street to Jefferson Street and from Amelia Street to Concord Street. […]
Traditional sidewalks typically cost $250,000 per block according to national averages. But in Seattle the bill runs $300,000 or more due to the city’s geography and other factors. The higher costs have made installing more sidewalks in the city a challenge. Though Seattle is currently ranked the 8th most walkable […]