Community News Articles

Operation Best Foot Forward Expands Reach as Students Head Back to School
By Anna Rutherford August 13, 2026
Operation Best Foot Forward brought law enforcement across 10 Florida counties together to promote crosswalk safety through enforcement, education, and awareness.
Patra Stanley joins BWCF board
By Anna Rutherford August 3, 2026
Meet Patra Stanley, BWCF’s newest board member, and learn how her community leadership and cycling advocacy support safer, stronger communities.
Best Foot Forward St Johns Proclamation
July 23, 2026
Best Foot Forward expands into St. Johns county, bringing education, enforcement, engineering, and evaluation to improve crosswalk safety.
Mark Suarez BWCF Board Member
By Anna Rutherford May 18, 2026
Meet Mark Suarez, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s newest board member, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in active transportation, Complete Streets, trail connectivity, and community-focused transportation engineering across Central Florida.
Wade Walker BWCF Board Member
By Anna Rutherford April 2, 2026
Bike/Walk Central Florida is proud to welcome G. Wade Walker, P.E., Hon. ASLA, to our Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, and urban design, Wade brings nationally recognized expertise in shaping places where people can move safely and comfortably.
Rich Maladecki BWCF Board member
By Anna Rutherford January 15, 2026
Meet Rich Maladecki, Bike/Walk Central Florida’s newest board member, bringing 45 years of nonprofit leadership, strategic planning expertise, and a passion for safer walking and biking in Central Florida.
Mark Levy BWCF Board Member
By Anna Rutherford December 1, 2025
Bike/Walk Central Florida is proud to welcome Master Police Officer Mark Levy to our Board of Directors, bringing decades of public service and cycling expertise.
BWCF Board Member, Greg Kern
By Anna Rutherford 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 […] Source
Kimley-Horn
By Anna Rutherford 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.
Operation Best Foot Forward Expands Reach as Students Head Back to School
By Anna Rutherford August 13, 2026
Operation Best Foot Forward brought law enforcement across 10 Florida counties together to promote crosswalk safety through enforcement, education, and awareness.
Patra Stanley joins BWCF board
By Anna Rutherford August 3, 2026
Meet Patra Stanley, BWCF’s newest board member, and learn how her community leadership and cycling advocacy support safer, stronger communities.
Best Foot Forward St Johns Proclamation
July 23, 2026
Best Foot Forward expands into St. Johns county, bringing education, enforcement, engineering, and evaluation to improve crosswalk safety.
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Categories

๐Ÿ“ All

๐Ÿ“ Active Advocacy

๐Ÿ“ Best Foot Forward

๐Ÿ“ BIKE 5

๐Ÿ“ Bike/Walk Kids

๐Ÿ“ BWCF Programs

๐Ÿ“ Community News

๐Ÿ“ Events

๐Ÿ“ Media & Press

๐Ÿ“ Wheel of Achievement


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