Building Community Connections: Outreach in Seminole County
Drivers in Seminole County yield to pedestrians just 44% of the time, according to data collected from crosswalks monitored by…
The Evolution of Crossing Guard Services: A Brief History
Crossing guards have been a critical component of pedestrian safety for over a century. From early beginnings to modern-day efforts,…
50% Of Drivers Fail to Yield at Crosswalks Near Schools
Operation Best Foot Forward Steps Up to Curb from January 31 - February 10, 2023.
PRESS RELEASE: 50% Of Drivers Fail to Yield at Crosswalks Within a ¼ Mile of Schools.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2023 Eric Trull, (407) 569-8993
Crossing Guard and Child Hit by Driver While Crossing in Orlando
On Thursday, just seven days back into the 2023 school year, a collision near the Academic Center for Excellence in Orlando…
Osceola County Seeks to Improve Walking Conditions for School-Aged Children
The Snowball Effect As the adage goes, “When I was your age, I had to walk to school uphill both…
On August 23 and 24, officers and deputies across Central Florida shared an important reminder for drivers navigating school traffic: Stop for people at crosswalks or risk a citation starting…
WKMG News 6's Mark Lehman Reports From Kissimmee joined by Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez. Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are teaming up to protect trail users as the school…
The City of Orlando has made it safer for students crossing Primrose Street south of Amelia Drive to walk safely to Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter School. “Kids are going…
Teaching children about pedestrian safety plays a big part in our goal to change the bad habits of drivers and pedestrians. We try to start good habits early in life.…
FOX 35's Sydney Cameron covers the July edition of Operation Best Foot Forward crosswalk enforcement. She interviews Orlando Police Department's Officer Wayne Costa, Bike/Walk Central Florida's Emily Hanna and a…
A 10-year-old girl was tragically hit and killed by a driver in Osceola County. WFTV Channel 9's Christy Turner speaks to Barbara Giles of the Best Foot Forward program about…
On July 27 and 28, Best Foot Forward partnered with local law enforcement to enforce Florida's driver yield law at crosswalks. Spectrum News 13's Justin Soto joined Operation Best Foot…
On July 27 and 28, Best Foot Forward worked together with local law enforcement to educate drivers on crosswalk safety before children head back-to-school. WFTV Channel 9's Chantelle Navarro was…