The Orlando Police Department (OPD) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) were out this morning to enforce six marked crosswalks across Orlando, reminding drivers that Florida’s yield laws require them to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Decoy officers…
The Kissimmee Police Department (KPD) and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) conducted their first high-visibility crosswalk enforcement action on April 18. This crosswalk crackdown, dubbed ‘Operation Best Foot Forward (BFF),’ reminds drivers to yield and stop for people in…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOAwGvWY6Rk When it comes to making our streets safer for people walking, a lot of factors come into play. While most collisions occur outside of a crosswalk, it's worth noting that drivers fail to yield to people walking in crosswalks…
What does the latest Government Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Report tell us about the walkability of our roads? How does Florida fare versus other states? Measurable efforts to improve safety for all community members on the roads have increased in…
A little drizzle wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of Audubon Park Elementary students and parents as they started the year on the right foot, kicking off their walking school bus program on Wednesday, January 10. A walking school bus…
Congratulations are in order for the Orlando Police Department (OPD) – they were just awarded a $46,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to combat pedestrian and cyclist accidents here in Orlando. According to Orlando Weekly, “the grant…
Crosswalk crackdown planned as Daylight Savings ends and 2017 is shaping up to be one of the deadliest yet for people walking With 47 reported pedestrian fatalities in Orange County, 2017 is shaping up to be one of the deadliest…
Best Foot Forward addresses rising trend in pedestrian injuries and fatalities in Osceola County & City of Kissimmee Osceola County, City of Kissimmee, their respective law enforcement agencies, MetroPlan Orlando, LYNX, Osceola County Public Schools, Florida Health Department and local safety…
Mark your calendars! Central Florida’s second annual Mobility Week Spearheaded by The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Mobility Week campaign provides the perfect opportunity for municipalities, transportation agencies, non-profits and local businesses to promote and explore ways to reduce…