Welcoming Wade Walker to the BWCF Board of Directors

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, whether they are walking, biking, rolling, or driving.

A professional engineer and thought leader in Complete Streets and multimodal transportation, Wade has built a career around one core idea: transportation systems should work for people. His approach closely aligns with BWCF’s mission to advance safer, more connected communities across Central Florida.

A National Perspective on How Streets Should Work

Wade is widely recognized for his work in walkability, active transportation, and Smart Growth, and frequently speaks at national conferences on Complete Streets and balanced mobility. His work is rooted in collaboration, bringing together planners, engineers, designers, and community voices to develop solutions that reflect how people actually move through their communities.

His focus on “livable mobility systems” emphasizes practical, real-world design of streets and networks that improve safety, support access, and enhance quality of life.

Experience That Connects Policy, Planning, and Design

Wade currently serves as a Senior Principal Engineer with Kittelson & Associates, where he has helped expand transportation and urban design work across Florida. His experience spans the full spectrum of projects, from long-range plans to on-the-ground design, giving him a comprehensive understanding of how ideas turn into real improvements.

Throughout his career, he has led work on:

• Trail systems that connect people to recreation and everyday destinations
• Complete streets projects that improve safety for all road users
• Downtown and corridor plans that support local economies
• Regional strategies that prioritize thoughtful, lower-impact solutions

Across all of this work, a clear throughline emerges: transportation decisions shape how communities function and grow.

Bringing National Expertise Back to Central Florida

Wade began his career in Central Florida and has since worked on projects across the country. Now back in the region, he brings both local familiarity and national perspective.

His recent work includes trail safety enhancements along the Cross Seminole Trail and Seminole Wekiva Trail, as well as helping shape the vision for the Sweetheart Trail in Daytona Beach—a project focused on creating a more connected, accessible trail experience through the heart of the community. He has also contributed to trail and mobility projects across Florida that make it easier for people to move through their communities and stay connected.

In addition to his project work, Wade has helped shape national guidance as a contributing author of the FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide, influencing how communities across the country approach active transportation planning.

Strengthening BWCF’s Vision for Connected Communities

Wade’s experience brings added depth to BWCF’s work from big-picture vision to real-world implementation. His background in engineering, planning, and policy will help inform efforts to improve trail connectivity, advance Complete Streets, and support communities working toward safer, more practical transportation options.

We’re excited to welcome Wade to the board and look forward to the perspective and leadership he brings as we continue advancing a more connected Central Florida where walking, biking, and rolling are safe, accessible, and part of everyday life.