Stories that pertain to state-wide issues about Florida pedestrian safety
It’s a somber read. The recently released edition of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report shows an alarming trend nationwide, as well as here in Florida. According to the GHSA report, pedestrian fatalities increased by 53 percent nationwide, from…
The Best Foot Forward team stayed busy throughout 2019. We worked with our partners to conduct 5 Operation BFFs, educated thousands of kids about pedestrian safety, attended community events and kept our eye on new laws designed to help protect…
"Did you know in Florida, an average of 800 pedestrians and bicyclists are killed in car crashes every year? What do you think is a more acceptable number?" Congratulations to FDOT Alert Today Florida for producing an incredibly powerful commercial…
UPDATE 7/1: The law is now in affect Starting today, law enforcement can pull you over if they catch you texting while driving. UPDATE 4/17: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law. The new law will go into…
Pedestrian safety doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, the City of Lakeland proved this through one of its most recent crosswalk developments. For just $25 and 30 minutes work, Lakeland has cut the number of crashes involving pedestrians by…
https://youtu.be/ntQDiBQvbow Bike/Walk Central Florida executive director, Amanda Day, talks to WFTV reporters on one of the most dangerous days of the year for kids walking - Halloween. The National Safety Council found that kids are twice as likely to be…
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already that time of year again – the end of Daylight Saving Time. Unfortunately, the time adjustment results in more than just an extra hour of sleep. Less daylight makes the end of the…
What we are facing…… The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roadways is at a 25-year high. In Florida, pedestrian deaths rose 40% between 2009 and 2016. Implementing comprehensive changes that comprise the 3 E’s of Engineering, Education and Enforcement…
Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O'Dell and Best Foot Forward Executive Director Amanda Day joined News 13 for an "In-depth" look at Operation Best Foot Forward's expansion into Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee and St. Cloud and the high-visibility enforcement…