Stories about events in Orange County
BFF was lucky enough to present about pedestrian safety to the East Bay Homeowners Association, a group of about 150+ homes in the Dr. Phillips area. They were very engaged and ready to learn about their roles in keeping pedestrians safe.…
The Orlando Business Journal asked its readers to grade International Drive’s walkability. An overwhelming majority believe that I-Drive has a ways to go before its deemed walkable. (Check out the chart to the right) This survey arose after the Orange County I-Drive Steering…
Big thanks to Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan for stopping by the Wadeview Park Neighborhood Association’s Picnic on April 25. Commissioner Sheehan, a big supporter of Best Foot Forward, took the time to talk about the importance of sidewalks and making…
After the City of Orlando’s One Less Car, One More Park event, there is great potential for Orlando’s parking spaces – from an Urban Fitness trail with a rowing machine and a solar panel charging station to art displays. There…
Best Foot Forward was happy to greet runners and walkers at the Washington Shores 5K and Community Health Fair on April 11. About 100 participants met at The Hope Church and ran the road race in the nearby neighborhood. After working…
The Orange County Public School Board recognized three special young ladies at its April 14 board meeting. Congratulations to Maddison Anneus from Lake Silver Elementary, Eva Robinson from Lake Sybelia Elementary, and Alyssa Witting from Lake George Elementary, who were…
Special thanks to The Park Press for their story about the three Orange County Public School students who won the WalkSafe poster contest! Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will honor the three winners of the 2015 WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest from…
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will honor the three winners of the 2015 WalkSafe® Statewide Poster Contest from Orange County at its April 14 board meeting. More than 20 students from nine OCPS elementary schools submitted entries in the poster…
BFF Program Manager Katy Magruder presents to local groups and organizations to educate people about pedestrian safety. If you are interested in having her speak at your event or to your group, please email her at [email protected]. Pulling into the Avalon Park community,…