BFF education and outreach events
This year, not only did the three winners of the WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest come from Orange County, they also came from one school: Dommerich Elementary. Safe to say that they're doing something right when it comes to talking about…
https://youtu.be/M2K8O22pxwg When it comes to people walking, Kissimmee is putting its best foot forward - literally. Through education, engineering and enforcement (the "Triple E" approach), they are working to create safer streets with the Best Foot Forward program. Here's a…
Students across Orange County showed that bicycling and walking to school is cool on National Bike to School Day, Wednesday, May 9. Best Foot Forward (BFF) coalition partners Healthy Central Florida, Orange County’s Walk-Ride-Thrive and Sheriff’s Office, City of Maitland…
Bike/Walk Central Florida and partner University of Miami’s WalkSafe presented awards for the state poster contest winners before Orange County Public School (OCPS) Board Members. Three Dommerich Elementary students, Sydney Young, Lauren Yohe and Max Griffin, swept the awards for…
Sadly, every day there is a new story in the news about a person who got hit by a car while walking. One common theme in these stories is how the news reports the collision. A recent article from the…
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…
By: Elizabeth Rosado, BSN, RN, CCRN (Orlando Health) Imagine driving on the highway, closing your eyes and traveling the length of a football field at 55 mph. Sounds dangerous, right? But that’s what it’s like when you glance down at…
It’s that time again – we are springing forward for Daylight Saving Time. On Sunday, March 11, remember to set your clocks an hour ahead and plan for that hour lost. More importantly, be alert for more vulnerable road users…
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…