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.
BFF Expands Pedestrian Safety Efforts into Brevard, Marion, & Volusia Counties
November 14, 2023
In an effort to enhance pedestrian safety and create more walkable communities, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program…
Law Enforcement Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety Ahead of Mobility Week
October 27, 2023
Aligning with the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) statewide Mobility Week, Operation Best Foot Forward returned in October for its…
Crosswalk Success Stories
October 11, 2023
While many of the pedestrian crosswalks monitored by Best Foot Forward have shown improvement over time, we wanted to give…
RRFB Success Stories: Increasing Driver Yield Rates in Osceola County
September 15, 2023
In the past year, three crosswalks monitored by the Best Foot Forward program in Osceola County have seen significant increases in driver yield rates after the installation of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs).
Improving the Pedestrian Experience in Orlando
September 6, 2023
Whether walking, biking, or rolling across the street, our crosswalks should be safe for everyone. In many cases, very simple…
The Fallacy of Blaming Pedestrians: Prioritizing Driver Education
August 28, 2023
by Vince Dyer, BFF Program Manager When it comes to pedestrian-related crashes, a troubling trend has been emerging: the tendency…