Flamingo Pedestrian Safety Project to Discuss: Designation of Walk Friendly Communities; Becoming Florida's Most Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhood

Flamingo Neighborhood will meet on Monday, March 1st at 5pm, at The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Avenue -- to move forward on Pedestrian Safety Project.

Walk Friendly Communities Program


The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is developing a Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) designation program, to be launched in 2010. The aim of the program is to encourage towns and cities throughout the United States to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking environments, and to be recognized for their efforts. The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort. It will be comparable to the Bicycle Friendly Communities program currently operated by the League of American Bicyclists. The program will promote the use of the 5 Es (engineering, education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation) that are needed to help communities become excited about becoming more walkable and to set clear goals and plans for achieving those goals.

Communities interested in receiving recognition will complete a WFC application form. The application process is designed to assist communities in developing and documenting their comprehensive pedestrian safety and encouragement plan. Each applicant will receive suggestions and resources on how to make needed improvements. Designated Walk Friendly Community applicants will be featured in various marketing and promotion materials, to serve as role models and inspiration for other communities.


Brainstorming to Become
Florida’s Most Pedestrian-Friendly Neighborhood

Outline Results of Feb. 1st, 2010 Brainstorming, Flamingo Park Neighborhood Assoc. (with a few additions/suggestions by the moderator, Ben Batchelder)