Stories about events in Seminole County
In recognition of School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on February 7, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program kicked off its quarterly pedestrian safety enforcement, Operation Best Foot Forward. Running from February 11-21, 2025, this two-week campaign took place…
With pedestrian fatalities rising nationwide, the urgent need for safer roadways has never been more critical. In honor of World Day of Remembrance on November 17th, the Best Foot Forward pedestrian safety program coordinated Operation Best Foot Forward, a two-week…
This year, under the Best Foot Forward initiative led by Bike/Walk Central Florida, Seminole County and the cities of Longwood and Casselberry have made significant strides in enhancing pedestrian safety. From January to September 2024, a series of cost-effective yet…
As parents and children prepare for the start of the new school year this month, law enforcement agencies across six Central Florida counties have been conducting a coordinated, high-visibility operation to remind drivers that it’s the law in Florida to…
ORLANDO, FL – As students throughout Central Florida prepare for a return to the classroom, the Best Foot Forward for Pedestrian Safety program is gearing up for its quarterly pedestrian safety enforcement effort, dubbed Operation Best Foot Forward, to bring…
Smart Growth America recently released its biennial Dangerous by Design report, which continues to rank Central Florida as one of the most dangerous regions for pedestrians in the nation. Volusia County’s metro region remained in the top 5 most deadly…
Transportation partners from across Central Florida recently convened for FDOT’s inaugural Safety Summit, which was held at the Port of Call ballroom at SeaWorld Orlando. This event highlighted FDOT’s Strategic Safety Plan, which provides a framework for collaboration on their…
Operation Best Foot Forward completed its latest quarterly pedestrian safety enforcement from April 30 – May 10, with 18 law enforcement agencies across six counties issuing 488 warnings and citations to drivers that failed to yield to pedestrians. Many of…
Hosted by Bike/Walk Central Florida, the Best Foot Forward (BFF) Summit of 2024 continued its tradition as the premier annual event uniting advocates, planners, engineers, educators, and law enforcement with one shared objective: the advancement of pedestrian safety in Central…