The 2020 Florida Legislative session wrapped up on Thursday, March 19, 2020. One bill was ultimately left on the table. Perhaps it was the immediate and necessary attention to nationwide health concerns involving COVID-19 that kept certain bills from advancing…
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…
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…
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…
February may be the shortest month of the year, but Best Foot Forward (BFF) packed a lot of events into it. Community education is one of the three tenants of BFF’s “Triple E” approach, along with low-cost engineering and high-visibility…
What’s healthier than a good walk? How about a safe one? In Longwood, health and safety go hand-in-hand— step-by-step. On Saturday, February 15, Best Foot Forward (BFF) took part in the Longwood Health Fair, setting up shop on the front…
It was an amazing day. Thanks to the BFF partners, Tuesday, Feb. 18th will go down in history as the largest, saturated crosswalk enforcement operation since Best Foot Forward launched in 2012. It's probably the largest crosswalk operation ever conducted…
A love of food combined with a zest for safety; the perfect recipe for Best Foot Forward (BFF) to serve up on Valentine’s Day for Celebration residents. It all took place on Food Truck Friday, which happened to be on…
February is School Crossing Guard Awareness month. To honor the 124 Seminole County crossing guards who assist up to 4,000 students daily, seven local law enforcement agencies will be teaming up for Seminole County’s first Operation Best Foot Forward crosswalk…