Stories about events in Osceola County
The City of Kissimmee is working hard to make its crosswalks safer for people walking. The city installed new traffic control devices at two crosswalks that are currently monitored through the Best Foot Forward (BFF) program: 898 N. Hoagland Blvd.…
As summer approaches, largest ‘crosswalk crackdown’ to date focuses on trail crossings Trail use soared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent counts indicate that the trend in trail popularity continues. As the school year winds down and…
Download the PDF Press Release Here PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2022 Eric Trull, Best Foot Forward Mobile: 407.569.8993 Ten agencies to conduct three-day crosswalk enforcement operation in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties ORLANDO, Fla. (February 19, 2021) – Law enforcement…
This fall, the Best Foot Forward Coalition, comprised of more than 35 partners, held several workshops throughout the Central Florida region to identify the crosswalks of focus for the 2022 fiscal year, spanning October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.…
Best Foot Forward staff and steering committee members express their “thanks” and recognize Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Spears as he retires this month. In addition to his many other duties, Spears served as the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office liaison…
As the daylight hours grew shorter, law enforcement agencies across Central Florida took the opportunity to remind drivers of their responsibility to be alert and always yield or stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Deputies from Orange, Osceola, and Seminole…
Although Best Foot Forward (BFF) never needs an excuse to educate about pedestrian safety, October’s Pedestrian Safety Month provided us one. BFF staff and partners were happy to be back out at several International Walk to School Day events, National…
People across the nation have taken to heading outdoors as an easy and healthy way to get out of the house, which means there are more people walking everywhere. That's great news, but remember, whether you are walking or driving,…
At Best Foot Forward (BFF), we love the end of summer! Why? Because it means we get to participate in back-to-school events. Lots of energy and excitement filled these events geared towards preparing kids for school and providing all the…