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With increasingly active communities and more shared spaces, it’s essential that everyone on the road—whether walking, running, cycling, or driving—plays a part in ensuring safety. By understanding and respecting each other’s needs, we can reduce accidents and make the roads safer for all. Safety Tips for Pedestrians Safety Tips for…

I was heartbroken when I received a call last year from one of supporters, Mary Campeau, who shared that her husband Ron, an avid cyclist, was killed by a distracted driver in Naples. She and Ron spent season in Naples for years. They shared a love of travel, hiking and…

Naples Velo Bicycle Club (NV) is a not-for-profit organization promoting cycling at all skill levels and dedicated to improving cycling safety and awareness in southwest Florida. NV promotes cycling activities, develops and conducts educational programs on cycling safety and skills, enhances cycling awareness and supports the enactment of cycling safety laws,…

As the leaves begin to turn and the air cools – well, in other parts of the country at least, millions of us must set our clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. This transition can have significant effects on our daily lives, and it sparks a…

Our roadways are extremely dangerous for those trying to navigate by foot or bicycle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes has been steadily trending upwards since 2010. Not surprisingly, the vulnerable commuter cyclist population, who often ride their bikes long distances…

For the last four years, London Bay Homes has been leading the way and investing in the Naples Pathway Coalition mission. Through a multi-year commitment, they have contributed more $40,000 to our initiatives.  One of Southwest Florida’s leading developers, London Bay Homes was the first homebuilder in the region designated as a Blue…

Because of increasing danger on our roads, Naples Pathways recognized the urgent need for a safe, multi-use pathway system in Collier County to provide greater safety for people who walk, bike, and run. In 2018, we introduced the vision for the Paradise Coast Trail, a 100+ mile biking, walking, and running…

With the recent influx of bike and pedestrian injuries and deaths in Collier County, it’s important to make ourselves heard. As members and supporters of Naples Pathways Coalition, here is your chance to give feedback to help make our streets safer. The Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is crafting a Safe…

Walking and biking to and from school can be a great way to get exercise and interact with your children. Remember however, Florida is #1 in the nation for bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities. Within the state, Collier County is among the top 15 most dangerous places to walk…

Through her volunteer efforts, Michelle has developed a passion for making our streets safe, bikeable, and walkable.Whether you are student looking for volunteer hours like Michelle, a community leader interested in a board position or everything in between, there are many ways to volunteer at Naples Pathways Coalition.