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…
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…
Report Identifies Fatality Risk for People Walking Under the Influence, Provides Solutions
In recent years, there has been a decrease in crashes resulting in fatalities of drivers who had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit of .08 g/dL. However, the number of pedestrians killed with a BAC above the…
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…
Bike/Walk Central Florida Announces Emily Hanna as New Executive Director
What started out as idea has turned into a movement for change. The movement we're talking about is changing the way we think about bicyclists and pedestrians - in a place ranked as most deadly for anyone who dares to…
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…
Media Alert: Springing into Daylight Saving Time Brings Increased Driver and Pedestrian Danger
A new study shows traffic crashes spike during the first six days following the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Experts claim the causes include adjusting to darker morning commutes to work or school and sleep deprivation. That’s why Orange and…
Rough Road for Pedestrians: New Report Shows Grim Realities on the Roads
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…