Stories about events in Orange County
While Best Foot Forward’s goal is to change drivers’ behaviors by getting people to yield to people crossing the street, we can’t ignore the injury and fatality stats. Trends in crash data can help us identify unsafe streets that need…
Owned by Orange County, but desired by the City of Orlando, Corrine Drive faces a conundrum. Many are in agreement that Corrine Drive needs improvements, but the direction and vision are unclear. The Orlando Sentinel editorial below sheds some light on…
Did you see the plans for the City of Orlando's proposed "bridge district" under I-4? Looks promising for people who love to walk. BFF Program Director Amanda Day got to chat with the Sentinel about the "bridge district" proposal. She said she was "wowed" by…
Thought the Orlando Police Department (OPD) only tickets drivers who don’t yield to pedestrians during Operation Best Foot Forward? Not so much. Since 2012, OPD has partnered with Best Foot Forward (BFF) and the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) several times…
On Dec. 14, the Orlando City Council will vote on Gertrude's Walk Urban Trail extensions. The existing trail currently spans three blocks from Church Street to Washington Street running parallel to the railroad tracks. The extensions add two links north from Washington…
There is no doubt that Robinson Street is an important lifeline to the city. It runs through the heart of Orlando serving a diverse range of people including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and freight/trucks. Robinson Street also borders Lake Eola…
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) dropped by Conway Elementary on Oct. 27 to remind motorists to 1) yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and 2) follow crossing guard instructions. OCSO’s ped safety call to action comes on the heels of…
More than 450+ OCPS students participated in this year’s International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) on Oct. 7. The annual international celebration encourages students to walk to school to raise awareness of both pedestrian safety and the health benefits of…
Streets Safer for Students on International Walk to School Day This Year Best Foot Forward celebrating improved driver yield rates in Orange County during international event on Wednesday Orlando, Fla., Oct. 5 2015 – Thousands of Orange County students, parents,…