Bike/Walk Kids Articles

August 12, 2025
From July 29 through August 8, 2025, the Best Foot Forward (BFF) coalition partnered with law enforcement agencies across eight counties to carry out its summer Operation Best Foot Forward with a media theme of Back to School to help protect our youngest pedestrians as they are biking and walking to school at the start of the year. These efforts support FDOT’s Target Zero initiative, which aims to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero.

By Anna Rutherford
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February 26, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Mitchell, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s (BWCF) Controller, was honored with the Citizen Transportation Advocate of the Year award at the WTS Central Florida Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet held on December 4, 2024. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to […]
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By Anna Rutherford
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February 19, 2025
We are excited to welcome Greg Kern to the Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) board! With over 35 years of experience as a multi-modal transportation planner in Central Florida, Greg brings a wealth of expertise in developing bike and pedestrian networks to our team. His extensive knowledge of safe and comfortable […]
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By Anna Rutherford
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February 10, 2025
At Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), our mission is to make Central Florida more walkable, bikeable, and livable. This mission is only possible through the support of dedicated partners like Kimley-Horn , a key sponsor of our annual BIKE 5 event that happened on a beautiful Saturday, October 26, 2024. We’re thrilled to recognize Kimley-Horn’s ongoing commitment to advancing safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation solutions in our community. Who is Kimley-Horn? Kimley-Horn is a nationally recognized planning and design consulting firm known for its commitment to improving mobility and accessibility. From designing multimodal transportation systems to crafting vibrant public spaces, Kimley-Horn’s work impacts communities across the country – including right here in Central Florida. Their team of planners, engineers, and designers is passionate about creating spaces where walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation are not only possible but prioritized. With a focus on improving livability, they bring expertise in engineering bike-friendly streets, complete streets and pedestrian safety enhancements designs, and sustainable urban planning—all of which are vital to our region. Why Kimley-Horn Supports BIKE 5 Kimley-Horn’s goals perfectly align with BWCF’s mission. Both organizations are dedicated to fostering vibrant communities by creating safer and more accessible transportation networks. BIKE 5 promotes safety, equity, and sustainability—values that resonate deeply with Kimley-Horn’s approach to infrastructure design and community engagement.

August 12, 2025
From July 29 through August 8, 2025, the Best Foot Forward (BFF) coalition partnered with law enforcement agencies across eight counties to carry out its summer Operation Best Foot Forward with a media theme of Back to School to help protect our youngest pedestrians as they are biking and walking to school at the start of the year. These efforts support FDOT’s Target Zero initiative, which aims to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero.

By Anna Rutherford
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February 26, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Mitchell, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s (BWCF) Controller, was honored with the Citizen Transportation Advocate of the Year award at the WTS Central Florida Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet held on December 4, 2024. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to […]
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