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 resulted in a child and crossing guard being transported to the hospital, according to the Orlando Police Department. The incident…
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 ways, barefoot in the snow”. While comical, it is true that children are walking to school less than prior generations.…
It’s Time to Celebrate Mobility Week 2022!
The state of Florida is celebrating its seventh annual statewide Mobility Week from October 21 through 28, 2022! What is Mobility Week? Mobility Week is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and its partner agencies to promote…
Mr. Richard’s “Left Right Left” Delivers Toe Tapping Fun Message of Crossing Streets Safely
It can be tricky to capture the attention of parents and children for the important but sometimes mundane topic of pedestrian safety. So, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Best Foot Forward (BFF) program staff decided to recruit a pro at entertaining children…
Operation BFF: Spreading the Word about Safety
During Operation Best Foot Forward on August 23 and 24, officers and deputies from nine law enforcement agencies had one important message for drivers: Stop for people at crosswalks or risk a citation of $164 or more, plus three points…
NEW LOCATION: Learn about Rock Springs Rd. & West Orange Trail Proposals on 9/22
Join MetroPlan Orlando on Sept. 22, 2022 to discuss proposed designs for changes to Rock Springs Road and Sandpiper Street in Apopka, as well as extensions to three areas of the West Orange Trail. MetroPlan Orlando partnered with the City…
Orange County adopts Vision Zero Strategy
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently voted to adopt Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by focusing on designing safer roadways.