OUR VISION: Recreating safer places for cyclists and pedestrians in SWFL.

Accomplishments

2012

Grant from Lee County Health Department for the creation of Streets Alive of SWFL – Core group identified and consultant hired

2013

Open streets/ciclovia implementation with 8k+ in attendance. Partnerships with local organizations, 15+ sponsors

2014

Open streets/ciclovia implementation with 15k+ in attendance – lots of publicity and ad coverage by local media. Partnerships with local organizations created, 15+ sponsors

2015

Mayor’s Walkable Urban communities’ symposium with 450+ in attendance. Collaborated with CCIM, SWFL Community Foundation to organize the event. 10+ sponsors

2016

Started support of SWFL Critical Mass events with lights, amplifier speaker systems with 2,400 followers and 5 different locations/rides throughout SWFL
Acquired and distributed over 2k “3 feet please” stickers for local residents and fleets including Lee Health, LeeTran, LCSO, and Lee County government.
Initiated participation on the Edison Parade of Lights with Critical Mass
Collaborated with Franklin Park Elementary School in grant application from Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition to obtain bicycles, safety equipment for students and development of a bicycle/pedestrian curriculum for class implementation (2017 target – school guidelines, time limits, implementation). Impact 450+ students
Walk to School Day with Franklin Park Elementary in October, 25 participants
2016 Transportation Summit in collaboration with the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (Grant) (2-day event). Workshop and conference with 250+ in attendance, 10+ sponsors
Initiated walking audits with and around 2 SWFL schools. Shared the results and safety needs with the School Board and elected officials. Resulted in a small quality improvement of sidewalk to 1 of the schools by the School Board and City of Fort Myers (other updates developed in 2018)
Bike mechanics workshops implemented in collaboration with Fort Myers Schwinn Cyclery and Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club to support the “I Will Mentorship Foundation”
Over 30 bikes were serviced as well as providing support to mentees to understand the basics of bicycle mechanics. Mentees received the bicycles as a token of their work at the end of the workshops. 100 Black Man organization provided support for these workshops
Meet Up group supported by Streets Alive for bicycle events in the area with 800+ subscribers

2017

Participated in the Edison Parade of LIghts with Critical Mass
Walk to School Day with Franklin Park Elementary School after a connectivity/sidewalk to school was built by the School Board and City addressing other issues thus

incrementing the attendance from previous years to 120+ attendees
Engaged partnerships with grassroot organizations to teach the power of connectivity and walking audits to connect community: Girl Trek (Fort Myers Chapter), Deltas, SWFL Black History Society, Franklin Park Elementary School (Lee County School Board), City of Fort Myers, Quality of Life Center
Initiated partnership and received grant from the AARP
Initiated bicycle/pedestrian safety training certification for all Board members and key community partners in partnership with Dan Moser – 10 attendees
Implemented Dunbar Walk and Roll at Franklin Park Elementary School with 70+ in attendance
Started redesign for Website with collaborative partners and expanded social media outreach

2018

Continued partnership with the HealthyLee Coalition
Partnered with Cape Coral Special Populations Center to service and fix bicycles, provide safety equipment to benefit students, increase physical activity, and improve bike safety awareness. Scheduled train the trainer program in partnership with Dan Moser – 20 trained staff members and 200+ students have benefited from the program
Received grant from Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition and Royal Palm Realtors Association for a 2018 Creating the Future Today conference
Implemented 2018 Creating the Future Today: Economic & Infrastructure Development Strategies Designing for People, Place & Profit – 250+ attendees
Scheduled bike/safety training for Board members and key community partners (June 23rd), expecting 15+ attendees
Summer project with FGCU: 50 students working on 10 different areas in Lee County to do walking audits, providing solutions, and creating PSAs to be used for awareness. Representatives from FDOT and Lee County Sheriff’s Office in attendance of student’s presentation
Initiated partnership with Villas Civic Association, use of building for recurring monthly meetings, bike pedestrian safety trainings, and community engagement
Participated in the Community Fun Day at Mount Hermon Church in Dunbar. Provided bicycle safety to over 100 attendees and a bicycle safety rodeo to 46 participants. Giveaways included helmets, bicycle lights, strobe lights, reflective bands, bicycle bells, and previously loved/refurbished bicycles

Connect with Us:

www.StreetsAliveSWFL.org

Facebook @ StreetsAliveSWFL

SAofSWFL@gmail.com

Educational Video Links:

Walking Safely

Bicycling Safely

Pedestrian and Bicycle Law Links:

Florida Bicycle Association: Cycling Laws

Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Bike/Pedestrian Safety for Parents

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Bike/Pedestrian Safety for Kids

Building Places People Love

Complete Streets