Working to Make Central Florida More Walkable, Bikeable, & Livable
Central Florida continues to be ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians and bicyclists by Smart Growth America’s
2021 Dangerous by Design report. That’s why a group of community advocates said enough and formed Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), a regional advocacy organization for bicyclists and pedestrians. Since 2010, we have worked on behalf of local pedestrians and bicyclists to advocate for safe and convenient places for people to bike and walk regardless of where they live or where they need to go.
Bike/Walk Central Florida is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our founders and the Bike/Walk Central Florida Board recognize that the streets are not equally safe for all. And, street safety is more than the number of traffic crashes. That’s why we work tirelessly to advocate for policies, programs, and infrastructure at a local level that is fair, accessible, and considers the unique circumstances impacting communities.
We’ve made progress with more than eight cities adopting and implementing
Complete Streets policies; successfully advocating for Orange County Government to change its School Siting Ordinance so future elementary and middle schools will no longer be built on “high volume” roads; and worked with local cities to bring Orange County its first cycle track and second road diet.
Bike/Walk Central Florida's Guiding Principles
Central Florida is a healthy, active, and connected community where people safely walk, bike, and roll for transportation and recreation.
Our Vision
Civility, Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, Innovation, Empowerment
Our Values
Our Mission
To create a SAFER Central Florida
Steward partnerships to improve the state of the built environment.
Advocate for policies, programs, and infrastructure that create active, safe, and connected communities.
Foster community involvement.
Empower people to walk, bike, and roll safely and confidently for transportation and recreation.
Be a
Resource and guide for our community and partners.
Ongoing Programs & Initiatives
Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward, the nation’s largest grassroots pedestrian safety initiative, partners with communities across Florida to make crosswalks safer by increasing the number of drivers who stop for people crossing.
Bike/Walk Kids
Bike/Walk Kids is a new program launched in 2024 that partners with schools and community groups to equip the next generation with lifelong walking, biking, and rolling safety skills through hands-on education and community-based events.
BIKE 5
BIKE 5 is Bike/Walk Central Florida’s annual signature ride that brings people together to experience connected trails and communities while supporting safer, more active transportation across Central Florida.
As a nonprofit, we rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations.
We hope you will support our work as we continue to provide the resources necessary for advocates, municipal leaders, engineers, planners, like-minded organizations, and people just like you to create more bikeable, walkable, and livable communities across Florida.