Fourth- and fifth-graders and families at Clermont’s Pine Ridge Elementary School saw a big problem with the lack of sidewalks for the students living within the two-mile “walk zone” of school. And they presented the solution to policymakers and community…
A big “BFF Thank You” goes to MetroPlan Orlando for supporting the expansion of the Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety model into Osceola and Seminole counties over the next couple years. MetroPlan Orlando allocated $100,000 in its 2015-16 budget for the expansion in July. Pedestrian…
In the recent Orange County Connect Newsletter, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs discusses her commitment to pedestrian safety in a letter to readers. Greetings, As families prepare for the first day of school in Orange County, I encourage you to…
Beth Kassab with the Orlando Sentinel shares her personal experiences with walkable communities. Check out the original story here. A few nights ago I walked to dinner. The kids hopped on their bikes, and my husband and I followed on…
Ready or not, roundabouts are coming to Florida. And it’s best to be ready for them. Last year, the Florida Department of Transportation adopted a roundabout policy and is encouraging its use on future road projects, directing other areas to…
Six members of the disability community are photographing their daily lives in Central Florida as part of a photovoice project that highlights living with a disability and how accessibility affects daily activities. The photovoice project, spearheaded by Lani Steffens, features…
City of Orlando District 2 held a fantastic National Night Out event on July 15 at Sedano’s on Curry Ford Road. There was food, fun, dancing, prizes, and more. The bouncy house and the loud music caught the attention of…
Keeping Orlando moving continues to be a priority for the City of Orlando. By providing multi-modal forms of transportation, the city offer those who live, work and play in Orlando options for getting around Downtown Orlando. Join What’s Up Downtown…
Tens of thousands of people are using Orlando’s ped and bike trails. From July 9 to August 9, 36,798 walkers and bikers were counted on Lake Baldwin and Cady Way trails in July and August. The City of Orlando is installing pedestrian and…