Back to School Biking and Walking Safety Tips 

Back to School Biking and Walking Safety Tips 

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...
The “Dog Days” of Summer

The “Dog Days” of Summer

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director The heat didn’t creep up on us in the transition from spring to summer this year. The sauna switched to maximum heat, and never looked back! At this point in the summer, I’m definitely over it. Newer year-round...
Be Visible While Riding Your Bicycle or Walking

Be Visible While Riding Your Bicycle or Walking

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition With school out and schedules not quite so hectic as it is during season, a lot of children and adults are out walking, biking, and running during the summer. Being visible is vital to avoiding...
What’s The Deal with All These E-Bikes?

What’s The Deal with All These E-Bikes?

By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition There is a lot of discussion about electric bikes, where they should be allowed, and much confusion regarding the different types of electric devices people are riding. As the executive director of...