During February’s Enforcement, people – some walking and some even driving – came out in support of the program. We are so grateful for the residents who are invested in their communities and keeping the neighborhoods pedestrian safe. Here’s what…
Who knew that one of the biggest tourist destinations is also one of the most dangerous places for peds?My name is Dana Harris and I’m the newest BFF here at Best Foot Forward. I moved to Orlando from Michigan six…
Attention Drivers: That Pedestrian You Just Cut-Off Might be a Cop. Operation Best Foot Forward draws attention to Crossing Guard Awareness Month by cracking down on crosswalk violators near schools What: February is Crossing Guard Awareness Month and throughout Orange County…
Katy, a member of the BFF team, spoke with Tony Calabro, Brian Dabney, and Donna Mitchell about their experiences as Orange County Crossing Guards. These guards had a lot to share, but one story in particular stood out to us. Check out Tony’s…
Stay up to date with all things about the Coast to Coast Connector by subscribing to the newsletter, sent out by the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation. The February edition of the The Coast to Coast Connector features a variety of topics, including:…
Until recently, it wasn't unusual for Scott Boyd to see an early morning email pop up in his inbox: Students are crossing six lanes of traffic alone because there's no crossing guard at Sunset Park Elementary near Windermere. "It happened…
What is an RRFB? It stands for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, and these flashing lights do a great job of alerting drivers to pedestrians crossing the street. North Reddington Beach, a town just north of St. Petersburg, Florida, used RRFBs…
Their suit of armor? An orange safety vest. Their sword? A small red STOP sign. Their battle? Helping PEDS safely cross the street. Each day, our crossing guards suit up and head out to the front lines to help the…