WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
Feet First strives to make walking safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all Washingtonians.
Our Vision
We envision a future where all Washingtonians in urban areas, rural areas, and everywhere in between can and do walk or roll for transportation, exercise, and fun. We also envision that Washington will have a strong cohort of leadership continuously advocating for walking and rolling as an essential right for the health and well-being of all.
How we create change
- Empowering communities across the state to promote walking and pedestrian infrastructure
- Educating the public, professionals, and policymakers about the rights and needs of pedestrians of all abilities
- Advocating for policies and projects that improve pedestrian safety and accessibility
- Encouraging more people to walk and share the joy of walking
What we believe
- Every individual and community should enjoy the benefits of walking and walkable places
- Being and feeling safe on our streets is a basic human right
- Walking is the quintessential climate-friendly transportation mode
- Suburban and rural communities can be walkable too
Our Committees
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of Directors charged with the organization’s policy and advocacy work.
Responsibilities include:
- Proposing policies and actions to strategically advance Feet First’s mission and working with the Board for adoption
- Tracking and discussing policies and actions proposed by others to identify coherence with our mission and potential for our support
- Engaging with advocates, municipalities, and elected officials.
- Supporting the work of other Feet First programs or campaigns where it intersects with the work of this committee
Development Committee
Funding and financial resources are critical in supporting Feet First’s initiatives, goals, and operations. The Development Committee is focused on supporting the fund-raising efforts of Feet First.
Specifically, roles of the members of this Committee include:
- Create and execute an annual fundraising plan with financial goals (e.g. grants, donations, sponsorships)
- Support Feet First in its execution of all major fundraising initiatives. Explore opportunities for additional and diversified revenue sources
- Supporting the work of other Feet First programs or campaigns where it intersects with the work of this committee