From July 29 through August 8, 2025, the Best Foot Forward (BFF) coalition partnered with law enforcement agencies across eight counties to carry out its summer Operation Best Foot Forward with a media theme of Back to School to help protect our youngest…
Polk County has officially joined the movement to make Florida’s streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, and rolls. On June 12, 2025, the Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Board passed a resolution of support for the Best Foot Forward…
From scooters and skateboards to strollers and training wheels, Central Florida’s parks and trails are filled with people looking to enjoy the outdoors. But for too many families, a trip to the park comes with a hidden risk: drivers failing…
As part of FDOT’s Target Zero initiative, Polk and Lake Counties have each recently selected eight initial crosswalks for the Best Foot Forward program to monitor in their respective counties throughout 2025. This sample of crosswalk locations were identified by…
The Best Foot Forward (BFF) program is kicking off 2025 with exciting news: an expansion into Flagler, Lake, and Polk counties! This growth is a testament to the program's success and ongoing commitment to reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities across…