End of Daylight Saving Time Triggers Deadly Risk for Pedestrians
Seven local law enforcement agencies to conduct a three-day crosswalk enforcement operation in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties
Understand the White Cane Law: Blind American Equality Day Program
Crossing the street safely can sometimes be a challenge in Central Florida. Now imagine trying to cross the street with limited or no vision. Blind American Equality Day, formerly known as White Cane Day, recognizes achievements and independence of the…
Career Opportunity: Best Foot Forward Program Manager
Bike/Walk Central Florida seeks a highly-motivated Best Foot Forward program manager who is serious about pedestrian safety. If you share our passion for making walking a more vital and SAFE part of our region’s transportation system, please send us your résumé. Share why…
City of Apopka and Town of Oakland Are the Newest Addition to the Best Foot Forward Coalition
The Town of Oakland and the City of Apopka became the newest municipalities to step up their pedestrian safety efforts by joining the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety Coalition. According to Emily Hanna, Executive Director of Bike/Walk Central Florida,…
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
People across the nation have taken to heading outdoors as an easy and healthy way to get out of the house, which means there are more people walking everywhere. That's great news, but remember, whether you are walking or driving,…
Best Foot Forward Start Kids Back to School on the Right Foot
At Best Foot Forward (BFF), we love the end of summer! Why? Because it means we get to participate in back-to-school events. Lots of energy and excitement filled these events geared towards preparing kids for school and providing all the…
City of Orlando Installs New Mid-block Crosswalk with Latest in State-of-the-Art Technology
The City of Orlando recently installed a new mid-block pedestrian crosswalk that features the latest in technology, automated flashing beacons, on Primrose Drive, south of Amelia Street. The installation is part of the City's continued efforts through the Vision Zero…
Recap of Back-to-School Operation Best Foot Forward
As students across the region prepared to go back to school, eight law enforcement agencies in Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties educated drivers who failed to yield about Florida's driver yield laws. Deputies from Orange and Seminole sheriffs’ offices joined…
Law Enforcement of Driver Yield Laws Prior to Back-to-School
Eight agencies to enforce Florida’s driver yield laws in two-day Operation Best Foot Forward Before more than 340,000 students head back to school in Orange and Seminole counties, law enforcement agencies will remind drivers that they must stop for people…