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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. If you would like to learn more about how to support Feet First, call us at 206.652. 2310 Ext 4! Click to make your donation now. 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!
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.
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 REDMOND WALK & TALK: Redmond Mayor Marchione Walks and Talks with the Community Along Connector Trail Redmond Mayor John Marchione joins dozens of walking enthusiasts on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a mile walking tour to highlight the new Redmond Central Connector Trail featuring the art of local artist John Fleming. The new 4 mile footpath will run through downtown Redmond, connecting Southeast Redmond to Sammamish Valley neighborhood and linking to the Bear Creek and Sammamish River Trails. The city enhancement will feature a cultural corridor that creates a new opportunity for people to enjoy a healthier way to get around town and promises to benefit the Redmond economy by encouraging people living, working and playing in downtown to support local businesses. Mayor Marchione will kick off the event at the Veloce (8102 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052) by thanking local artist John Fleming for his artistic contribution to the trail and expressing his excitement about the new city improvement. Fleming's artwork will blend Redmond's natural environment with recycled railroad materials, traffic signs and technological aspects that would reflect on Redmond’s culture and environment. 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.
TOUCHSTONES: A WALKING TOUR OF RAINIER BEACH Learn how to lead digital walking tours using technology to explore the diverse places of Rainier Beach.
Get involved! Find information on the next training event here. 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. |
