We all share the responsibility to keep our roadways safe. To save lives, we have to watch out for each other. On average in Central Florida, about 980 pedestrians are seriously injured and 90 people are killed each year trying to do something as simple and necessary as cross the street. Best Foot Forward is the largest grassroots coalition in the country aimed at reducing serious pedestrian injuries and fatalities through education, engineering, enforcement and evaluation. The success of the Best Foot Forward movement depends on every resident, neighborhood group and community coming together to change the culture of conflict between walkers and drivers.
Flashing Crosswalk Bills Don’t Advance
March 20, 2020
The 2020 Florida Legislative session wrapped up on Thursday, March 19, 2020. One bill was ultimately left on the table.…
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual appreciation event
March 20, 2020
Each year, our partners at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office show that they value and respect their community by throwing…
Spring Forward: Wake-up Call to Drivers Not Stopping for Pedestrians in Marked Crosswalks
March 17, 2020
On a warm, sunny day in March, people driving through the heart of downtown Kissimmee came upon an unusual sight—business…
Media Alert: Springing into Daylight Saving Time Brings Increased Driver and Pedestrian Danger
March 9, 2020
A new study shows traffic crashes spike during the first six days following the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Experts…
Spring Forward or a Step Backward? Safety Concerns with Upcoming Time Change
March 8, 2020
This Sunday, March 8, we spring forward and move the clocks one hour ahead. Sometimes it’s hard to put one’s…
Rough Road for Pedestrians: New Report Shows Grim Realities on the Roads
March 3, 2020
It’s a somber read. The recently released edition of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report shows an alarming trend…