Stories about events in Orange County
Green means go, and red means stop – it’s a simple fact. But sadly, in 2015, 771 people were killed and another 137,000 were injured in red-light running accidents. August 11th was National Stop on Red Day, and Best…
It’s that time of year again… back-to-school. Love it or hate it, Orange County students, parents, teachers and administrators are gearing up for the 2017/18 school year. To do our part, Best Foot Forward (BFF) and our partners at Orange…
We appreciate Orange County Commissioner (District 2) Bryan Nelson’s help with getting the word out on Best Foot Forward’s mission. In a guest column published in the Apopka Voice, on July 13, Commissioner Nelson touted BFF’s “Triple E” approach --…
Big improvements are coming to Downtown Orlando. First, Orange County Public Schools is opening one of its brand new schools in downtown, named OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (OCPS ACE). The new preschool through eight grade school is particularly remarkable.…
With more than 203,000 Orange County Public School students out and about for summer vacation, this month was the right time for the return of Operation Best Foot Forward (BFF): when local law enforcement comes out in full force…
Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk can land you a $164 ticket and three points on your driver's license, but more importantly, it can take a life. As seen in the infographic to your left, the rate…
Listening, learning and building consensus among community members are critical steps in making roads safer and more accessible for all users. That’s why Orange County government and the City of Orlando are surveying community members and hosting several workshops to…
The Corrine Drive Complete Streets Study is looking at how to improve transportation along the road in a way that comfortably and safely accommodates people of all ages and abilities. That means planning for people on foot, in wheelchairs, on…
How about being rewarded for doing the right thing. Orlando Police Department traffic enforcement has been doing just that – thanking drivers and people on foot with a free lunch from Chick-fil-A for doing something as simple as yielding to…