UPDATED: Operation Best Foot Forward, Nov. 10 & 11 – Daylight Savings Switch Increases Dangers for Pedestrians
Four local law enforcement agencies to conduct two-day crosswalk enforcement operation in Orange and Osceola, and Seminole Counties
Local Law Enforcement Cracking Down at Crosswalks, as More Drivers Get Back on the Road
On July 21, three local law enforcement agencies spread out across Central Florida for Operation Best Foot Forward – a high-visibility enforcement operation to ticket drivers not obeying Florida law and stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks. Many asked, why do…
Best Foot Forward Community Outreach reZooms with Winter Park Rotary Club
As everyone adjusts to communicating during the pandemic, Best Foot Forward (BFF) continues reaching out to organizations in Central Florida with our pedestrian safety messages. Recently, BFF’s community outreach specialist Roni Wood shared information about the program with the Winter…
Media Advisory: Local Law Enforcement Conducts Crosswalk Crackdown as More Drivers Get Back on the Road
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jul. 21, 2020) – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Orlando Police Department and Longwood Police Department are conducting Operation Best Foot Forward, a high-visibility crosswalk enforcement operation, at seven crosswalks on Tuesday, July 21. WHY: The downward trend…
Bike/Walk Central Florida Welcomes Three New Board Members
Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) welcomes three new members to the organization’s board of directors. Kelly Brock, Ph.D., P.E., deputy public works director/city engineer for the City of Casselberry, Franki Gonzalez, Realtor, and Christy Lofye, P.E., senior project manager for Inwood…
Orange County ped safety advocates spread the love in March
It was a love fest of community partners and bike/pedestrian advocation in Orange County last month – literally. Neighbors came together for two educational and impactful community events: the Mills50 Love Fest and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Neighborhood and Community…
Osceola County youth put their best foot forward
Kids are the future – and BFF wants to ensure all youth in Central Florida grow up healthy and safe to become our next generation of bike/ped advocates. BFF was fortunate enough to take part in several events in Osceola…
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual appreciation event
Each year, our partners at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office show that they value and respect their community by throwing a big bash complete with free food, drinks and entertainment. It's also an opportunity for the folks who live in…
Spring Forward: Wake-up Call to Drivers Not Stopping for Pedestrians in Marked Crosswalks
On a warm, sunny day in March, people driving through the heart of downtown Kissimmee came upon an unusual sight—business owners, downtown residents, even elementary children lined the streets. They were shouting positive messages and holding signs that said things…