Stories about events in Orange County
During February’s Enforcement, people – some walking and some even driving – came out in support of the program. We are so grateful for the residents who are invested in their communities and keeping the neighborhoods pedestrian safe. Here’s what…
Who knew that one of the biggest tourist destinations is also one of the most dangerous places for peds?My name is Dana Harris and I’m the newest BFF here at Best Foot Forward. I moved to Orlando from Michigan six…
Attention Drivers: That Pedestrian You Just Cut-Off Might be a Cop. Operation Best Foot Forward draws attention to Crossing Guard Awareness Month by cracking down on crosswalk violators near schools What: February is Crossing Guard Awareness Month and throughout Orange County…
Katy, a member of the BFF team, spoke with Tony Calabro, Brian Dabney, and Donna Mitchell about their experiences as Orange County Crossing Guards. These guards had a lot to share, but one story in particular stood out to us. Check out Tony’s…
Until recently, it wasn't unusual for Scott Boyd to see an early morning email pop up in his inbox: Students are crossing six lanes of traffic alone because there's no crossing guard at Sunset Park Elementary near Windermere. "It happened…
Their suit of armor? An orange safety vest. Their sword? A small red STOP sign. Their battle? Helping PEDS safely cross the street. Each day, our crossing guards suit up and head out to the front lines to help the…
Intersection City Pedestrian Injuries SR50 & JOHN YOUNG PKY Orlando 12 GOLDENROD RD & GEORGE ANN ST Winter Park 11 S KIRKMAN RD & CONROY RD Orlando 10 SILVER STAR RD & PINE HILLS RD Unincorporated 10 SR50 & N…
It’s MLK Day! Best Foot Forward arrived in Downtown Orlando and roads were already packed. Without an easy way for one staff member to find parking and take multiple trips to the vendor site to set up the BFF…
The best way to assess ped problems is to be a ped. Orange County planners did just that as part of the Texas – Americana Road Safety Small Area Study in the neighborhood bounded by John Young Parkway, Orange Blossom Trail,…