Polk County has officially joined the movement to make Florida’s streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, and rolls. On June 12, 2025, the Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board passed a resolution of support for the Best Foot Forward…
From scooters and skateboards to strollers and training wheels, Central Florida’s parks and trails are filled with people looking to enjoy the outdoors. But for too many families, a trip to the park comes with a hidden risk: drivers failing…
As part of FDOT’s Target Zero initiative, Polk and Lake Counties have each recently selected eight initial crosswalks for the Best Foot Forward program to monitor in their respective counties throughout 2025. This sample of crosswalk locations were identified by…
On March 17, 2025, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized the county’s commitment to pedestrian safety by passing a resolution of support for the Best Foot Forward (BFF) program. The meeting, held in Bunnell, FL, marked the…
In recognition of School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on February 7, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program kicked off its quarterly pedestrian safety enforcement, Operation Best Foot Forward. Running from February 11-21, 2025, this two-week campaign took place…
In 2024, the Best Foot Forward (BFF) program celebrated a major milestone in pedestrian safety advocacy: the announcement of full signalization with traffic lights at SR A1A and Atlantic Boulevard in Indian Harbour Beach. This transformational improvement highlights the power…
The Best Foot Forward (BFF) program is kicking off 2025 with exciting news: an expansion into Flagler, Lake, and Polk counties! This growth is a testament to the program's success and ongoing commitment to reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities across…
With pedestrian fatalities rising nationwide, the urgent need for safer roadways has never been more critical. In honor of World Day of Remembrance on November 17th, the Best Foot Forward pedestrian safety program coordinated Operation Best Foot Forward, a two-week…
This year, under the Best Foot Forward initiative led by Bike/Walk Central Florida, Seminole County and the cities of Longwood and Casselberry have made significant strides in enhancing pedestrian safety. From January to September 2024, a series of cost-effective yet…