Bikes Mean Business
The Milk District is located at the nexus of Central Florida’s bicycle network, with convienent access to adjacent neighborhoods via the Downtown Loop, Lake Underhill Path, Bumby Path, Cady Way Trail, Orlando Urban Trail, and more.
As we work to improve access to business, health and wellness in the community, and to provide safe, attractive transportation options, we encourage businesses to take advantage of opportunities to help make The Milk District Orlando’s most bicycle friendly commercial district.
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Through the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Business℠ (BFB℠) program, employers are recognized for their efforts to encourage a welcoming atmosphere for bicycling employees, customers, and the community.
Each Bicycle Friendly America program is built around five categories — known as the Five E’s — that are consistent in making great places for bicycling. These categories are Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Evaluation & Planning, and Equity & Accessibility.
The Milk District has volunteers who will help you compile your application for certification.
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Central Florida’s bike advocacy organizations work in many different ways to promote safe and pleasant bicycling throughout the region. By working with these organizations, you can drive direct business by hosting events and meetings, or through improved community sentiment.
Bike/Walk Central Florida - educates and advocates to make communities more walkable, bikeable, and rollable. We strive towards a connected and equitable transportation system that is safe and comfortable for all.
Orlando Bicycle Coalition - advocating for the development of world-class bicycling infrastructure in Orlando, Florida.
Florida Bicycle Association - working to encourage more people to bicycle through education and advocacy.
The Milk District’s Design Committee works on projects to enhance the physical characteristics of the District, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
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The Milk District can help arrange free bicycle safety training to your staff, whether they ride themselves or simply share the road with bicycle users.
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The Milk District works closely with community partners to provide Milk District branded bike racks at Milk District member businesses. Businesses are asked to cover partial costs of installation on public right of way when an appropriate location can be found, and complete costs on private property.
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The Milk District maintains an interactive map of District businesses and destinations through the Urality platform, and can set up location-specific scannable QR codes to allow pedestrians and cyclists to see what’s open in a 5- 10- and 15-minute walk/ride from their current location.
Currently deployed on major bicycle entrances to the District, we can set up a waymarker for any special event or business location, just let us know!
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Register your bike with the Orlando Police Department to make it easier to recover if it gets stolen.
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In 2018, The Milk District, along with our neighboring Mills 50 District, the City of Orlando, and HDR completed a study identifying priority projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in the area. The study prioritized three opportunities: Primrose Drive Complete Street, South Street Complete Street, and Bumby Avenue Access Management Plan.
The District continues to work with The City of Orlando and other partners to prioritize the completion of these study recommendations.
Download the Report
Orlando Bike Coalition re-launch event at Sideward Brewing
Orlando Bike Coalition board meeting at Milkhouse
Rep. Anna Eskamani riding her bike at Orlando Festival Park