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Why is it so hard to walk to school?

A short video to help explain the work we do here at Feet First and why it is so important.

Produced as part of our recent Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grant this video highlights why the work we do is so important. 

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Walk On! Bellevue Neighborhood Walks

Meet Feet First Neighborhood Walking Ambassador, Connie DeLaVergne on Friday mornings at 8 am at Kelsey Creek Farm, a centrally located gem-of-a-park with lots of surrounding options for walking. It’s a great way to begin the day, getting exercise out of the way!

The path and pace for each walk depends who shows up on any particular Friday. The walk can be fast or slow, flat or steep, long or short--it depends on the group's mood, the weather and what everyone is physically up for on any given day. EVERYONE is welcome, whatever your walking ability. Connie's goal is to make these walks enjoyable for everybody. Think of them as social exercise and a FUN opportunity to develop a habit that’s good for you.

Please join, and tell your friends about these Group Walks too. The more the merrier!

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 ENCOURAGING WALKABLE COMMUNITIES

Take a look at our Feet First Agenda. Cities across the state are taking steps to make the places where people live, work and play easier to get to on foot. The City of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Seattle have each met all of the outlined initiatives, which allows them to be a recognized Feet First Agenda City.

This program is just another way we promote walkable communities. Help us create a more walkable community where you live by joining Feet First today.

JOIN US IN REDMOND FOR A WALK & TALK!  

Feet First's quarterly Walk & Talk will be held in Redmond on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Join the walk led by Mayor Marchione, Parks Director Craig Larsen, Guy Michaelsen from Berger Partnership and local artist, John Fleming. We are pleased to showcase our newest partner Adventure Walks and their mobile application--making your Walk & Talk experience even more interactive. 
 
The unique Redmond Walk & Talk will allow you to learn about the exciting changes happening around the Connector Trail and meet the artist whose work will be showcased along the route. We invite you to join us for a hosted reception following the walk. Through a generous sponsorship from the City of Redmond this event is free, however space is limited and participants must RSVP in advance.

Take a look at our past Walk & Talk in West Seattle around the Triangle with Seattle Councilmember Tom Rasmussen or our Walk & Talk along the waterfront led by Seattle Councilmember Sally Bagshaw. Also, co-leading the Walk & Talk around Yesler Terrace discussing the housing authority's new development and the connectivity was Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata and Seattle Housing Director, Tom Tierney. 

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TOUCHSTONES: A WALKING TOUR OF RAINIER BEACH

Learn how to lead digital walking tours using technology to explore the diverse places of Rainier Beach.

The Touchstones digital walking tour will reveal the people, history, and heritage of 12 locations in Rainier Beach. Touchscreen devices will be used as portals to online content through QR codes and Wi-Fi access points at each location. Online content will tell the history of each location, explain the heritage of the community, and highlight the contributions of individual residents. Walking tour participants can contribute their own stories through touchscreen devices, sparking a collective discussion of the past and present, with the ultimate goal of engaging residents in actively shaping the future. 

Get involved! Find information on the next training event here.

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A Thank You to Drivers from Feet First

We are all pedestrians, some of us when we leave the front door, others when we leave a car. Feet First salutes the safe drivers who make our streets and sidewalks work for everyone. Take a look at our eight driving guidelines to help create a more walkable community.