Bike/Walk Central Florida

What Bike/Walk Central Florida does

Bike/Walk Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, that advances active transportation and pedestrian and cyclist safety across 11 Florida counties. Its core programmatic lines include Best Foot Forward, a pedestrian safety and crosswalk enforcement initiative coordinated with FDOT, MetroPlan Orlando, and local law enforcement; Bike/Walk Kids, a school-based education program that reached 3,300 students in FY2024-2025; the BIKE 5 community cycling event (326 riders); the Wheel of Achievement bicycle earnership program (688 bikes and 1,958 helmets distributed); and broader Active Transportation planning support. The organization employs 17 paid staff and coordinates more than 120 volunteers alongside 64 combined staff-and-volunteer program roles.

The organization runs a diversified nonprofit revenue model combining government grants, individual donations, tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 to $12,000, and event-generated income from BIKE 5. Its Best Foot Forward program has been scaled to a $1 million budget within four years and is the largest revenue line. Programmatic delivery relies on partnerships with 24 corporate sponsors, county and municipal governments, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare partners including Orlando Health. Technology use is limited to operational SaaS tools: ArcGIS for trail and infrastructure mapping, Google Analytics, and Neon One for donor CRM.

Strategically, the organization is in an expansion phase, having extended Best Foot Forward into St. Johns and Duval counties in 2026, launched Bike/Walk Kids, and added five board members across 2025-2026 to support multi-county governance. It carries a Charity Navigator Four Star rating. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or venture-style funding is disclosed; growth is funded through grants, donations, and sponsorships rather than external capital markets.

Name

Bike/Walk Central Florida

Legal name

Bike/Walk Central Florida Inc.

Website

https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bike/Walk Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that delivers pedestrian and bicycle safety, education, and active transportation programming across 11 Florida counties, serving residents, students, and local governments through government grants and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Advocacy

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Active Transportation & Micromobility Infrastructure (Bike/Ped Networks, Shared Mobility Programs) (BPAIALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure (Crosswalks, Refuge Islands, Ped Signals, Sidewalk Safety Treatments) (TLAJAGAE), Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Traffic Engineering, Wayfinding & Curb/Loading Zone Management (EDALAKAK)

Keywords

• Pedestrian safety advocacy
• Active transportation planning
• Community cycling programs
• Crosswalk enforcement initiatives
• Nonprofit transportation safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters supporting programs and advocacy efforts for safer walking and biking in Central Florida
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Multi-tiered sponsorship program with six levels ranging from $500 Pedal Partner to $12,000 Thought Leader, offering branding, event positioning, and marketing benefits across BWCF events and programs
3. Event Revenue (BIKE 5): Signature annual community bike ride with registration fees supporting safer, more connected trail networks across Central Florida
4. Government Grants: Funding from government agencies including FDOT, MetroPlan Orlando, and regional planning organizations to support pedestrian safety initiatives and active transportation planning

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bike/Walk Central Florida is a nonprofit organization that advocates for safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists in Central Florida through a comprehensive approach combining education, enforcement, engineering, and evaluation. The organization runs programs such as Best Foot Forward (a pedestrian safety enforcement initiative), Bike/Walk Kids (youth education), BIKE 5 (community ride), and provides active transportation planning support to local governments. It also offers an Interactive Regional Trail Map and recognition programs that celebrate community leadership in active transportation.

Product overview

Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) offers a suite of programs centered on pedestrian and bicycle safety advocacy and active transportation planning. The core portfolio consists of Best Foot Forward (a data-driven pedestrian safety initiative using education, enforcement, and engineering), Bike/Walk Kids (youth safety education), BIKE 5 (an annual community bike ride), Wheel of Achievement (annual awards), and an Active Transportation Program (providing technical planning assistance to communities). Supporting these programs are an interactive ArcGIS trail mapping tool and periodic Operation Best Foot Forward enforcement campaigns. The organization does not offer a software product in the traditional SaaS sense; its offerings are advocacy, education, and planning programs rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Best Foot Forward: Nation's largest grassroots pedestrian safety initiative that partners with communities across Florida to make crosswalks safer by increasing driver yielding behavior.
• BIKE 5
• Bike/Walk Kids
• Wheel of Achievement

Products and services

• Best Foot Forward A pedestrian safety enforcement initiative that partners with law enforcement agencies to conduct crosswalk enforcement operations and measure driver yield rates, with the goal of improving yielding behavior and reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities in Central Florida.
• Bike/Walk Kids A youth education program that teaches children in schools and youth-serving organizations safe walking and biking skills, including the Bike Buddy component that pairs adult volunteers with students for walking and biking encouragement.
• BIKE 5 An annual community cycling ride event that brings together Central Florida residents, families, and cycling enthusiasts to promote bicycle use and raise awareness and support for pedestrian and cyclist safety.
• Wheel of Achievement Awards A recognition program that honors Central Florida leaders, partners, and advocates who have made meaningful contributions to advancing active transportation and pedestrian and cyclist safety.
• Active Transportation Program A program that provides local governments in Central Florida with planning, policy, and technical assistance to develop and implement active transportation initiatives, including Complete Streets and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning.
• Interactive Regional Trail Map A public-facing interactive map built on ArcGIS technology that allows Central Florida residents, visitors, and planners to explore regional trails and active transportation infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orlando metro area ranking improved from deadliest for pedestrians to 25th among largest metros, down from being named most dangerous by Dangerous by Design report
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kimley-HorncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey sponsor of BIKE 5 annual ride and Wheel of Achievement Awards. Nationally recognized planning and design consulting firm advancing safe streets and active mobility in Central Florida through Vision Zero plans, SS4A safety action plans, and multimodal transportation projects.
• Kittelson & AssociatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation planning and engineering firm sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards. Wade Walker, P.E. serves on BWCF Board of Directors as Senior Principal Engineer.
• WaymominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of BWCF programs and events supporting safer streets and active transportation initiatives.
• Cogent BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting BWCF programs and Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• Fehr & PeersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation planning firm sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• HDRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering and architecture firm sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• VHBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation and infrastructure firm sponsor of BWCF programs.
• Dixhite + PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrail and active transportation consulting firm sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• Florida FreeWheelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral Florida cycling club with approximately 400 members, sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• Traffic & Mobility ConsultantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation consulting firm sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing funding and support for Best Foot Forward program expansion. FDOT District 5 co-hosted 2025 Central Florida Safety Summit. Supports Target Zero initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.
• MetroPlan OrlandocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan planning organization foundational to Best Foot Forward coalition since inception. Received inaugural Randy Schrader Lifetime Achievement Award. Helps bridge transportation planning agencies and local law enforcement.
• North Florida Transportation Planning OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning agency that worked to bring Best Foot Forward program to St. Johns and Duval Counties in Northeast Florida.
• Orange County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey law enforcement partner in Operation Best Foot Forward enforcement operations across 9 Central Florida counties.
• Jacksonville Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time participant in Operation Best Foot Forward (March-April 2026), marking expansion beyond Central Florida into Northeast Florida.
• Orlando HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sponsor of Wheel of Achievement Awards and Fort Fraser Trail Extension project through Orlando Health campus integration. Supports BWCF's commitment to healthier, more active communities.
• Volusia-Flagler Transportation Planning OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of 2025 Central Florida Safety Summit and longstanding Best Foot Forward coalition partner.
• Neon OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party service provider for donation processing, email marketing, and volunteer management. Handles payment processing and email communications for BWCF.
• St. Johns County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssued proclamation on July 21, 2026 supporting Best Foot Forward program and its mission to improve pedestrian safety in St. Johns County.
• East Central Florida Regional Planning CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning council partner for active transportation network planning including Apopka Active Transportation Network Study.
• Smart Growth AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization whose Dangerous by Design report on pedestrian fatalities initially prompted creation of Best Foot Forward program in response to Orlando area being named deadliest for pedestrians.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• National Center for Safe Routes to School: National organization focused on enabling children to walk and bike to school. Directly comparable through Bike/Walk Kids-style youth safety education, though operates at the national/federal policy level rather than grassroots regional delivery.

Broad incumbents

• PeopleForBikes: Industry-supported bicycle advocacy coalition that funds local bike infrastructure and policy campaigns. Overlaps with BWCF on active transportation advocacy and corporate sponsor engagement, but operates with industry funding at a national scale.
• Smart Growth America: National advocacy organization whose Dangerous by Design report on pedestrian fatalities actually catalyzed BWCF's founding. Operates at greater scale across policy, advocacy, and federal grant-making, with overlapping mission around pedestrian safety and complete streets.
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National advocacy organization focused on converting rail trails and expanding active transportation networks. Directly comparable through trail mapping, regional trail coalition building, and active transportation policy — activities central to BWCF's Active Transportation Program.
• League of American Bicyclists: National bicycling advocacy organization promoting Bike Friendly Communities and federal bicycle policy. Comparable mission around active transportation infrastructure, though broader in scope with national policy focus versus BWCF's regional grassroots model.

Direct peers

• Vision Zero Network: National collaborative advancing Vision Zero traffic safety strategies to eliminate traffic deaths. Directly comparable through crosswalk safety, driver yielding enforcement, and partnership with law enforcement agencies — activities central to BWCF's Best Foot Forward program.
• Florida Bicycle Association: State-level bicycle advocacy organization serving Florida. Closest direct geographic peer with overlapping active transportation, Complete Streets, and bicycle safety advocacy work; competes for similar Florida-based grants and corporate sponsors.
• Walk Bike Nashville: Regional bike/ped advocacy nonprofit operating a structurally similar model to BWCF — community organizing, law enforcement partnerships, and local government engagement in a single metro area. Closest model analog for BWCF's regional grassroots approach.
• America Walks: National nonprofit dedicated to walking advocacy and walkable communities. Strong peer with overlapping mission on pedestrian safety and Complete Streets, though focused on federal policy and walking while BWCF integrates cycling.

Others

• Kimley-Horn: Major planning and design consulting firm and BWCF's top-tier corporate sponsor. Comparable through active transportation planning (Vision Zero, SS4A safety action plans) that BWCF advocates for; sits as an ecosystem partner and adjacent service provider rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BikeWalkCF
• Facebookfacebook.com/bikewalkcentralflorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bikewalkcfl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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