Stories that pertain to more than one Central Florida county.
While many of the pedestrian crosswalks monitored by Best Foot Forward have shown improvement over time, we wanted to give special recognition to some of the most improved locations from the past decade in honor of Pedestrian Safety Month. Each…
Walking home with heavy shopping bags in-hand, you approach an upcoming intersection. Cars are approaching in the distance, but the crosswalk is clearly marked for pedestrians. On a two-lane street near a shopping plaza, you’d expect drivers would anticipate people…
All were welcome at the Rollin’ and Strollin’ community bike event held in the parking lot of the Orange County South Trail Branch Library on Saturday, May 20, 2023. This family-friendly event was made possible with help from several organizations:…
Less than half of all drivers yield to pedestrians at Central Florida trail crossings, according to data collected by the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety (BFF) program. To educate drivers and help reverse this dangerous trend, officers and deputies…
In Orange County, less than 50% of drivers yield to pedestrians, according to data collected from crosswalks monitored by the Best Foot Forward (BFF) program this year. To promote safer streets and protect pedestrians, Best Foot Forward has partnered with…
Hosted by Bike/Walk Central Florida, the 2023 Best Foot Forward Summit is our largest steering committee meeting and annual event that brings together advocates, engineers, educators, and enforcement partners who share a common goal of promoting safer streets for all.…
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…
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…