Take the Week Without Driving Challenge: October 2-8!
What if you couldn’t drive? What if taking the bus, riding a bike, walking, or asking for rides weren’t a choice you could make, but a necessity? What would it
More Jurisdictions Consider Eliminating Free Right Turns On Red
In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, motorists may turn right on red at any intersection after coming to a full stop, unless right turns on red (RTOR)
Trailside Connector shows possibilities to integrate mixed-use paths with neighborhoods
Feet First supports new development that prioritizes pedestrian access and amenities, and in Seattle a wonderful amenity is the Burke-Gilman trail! Recently, Feet First worked with the developer of a
New Policy Paper on Sidewalk Maintenance
Feet First’s Policy Committee has begun to update and fill gaps in our policy papers. Our newest policy paper is on Sidewalk Maintenance. We find that proper maintenance of sidewalks
Trails Near Judkins Park Light Rail Station to Receive Lighting
Trail connections to the future Judkins Park light rail station will get lighting along stretches of the Mountains to Sound Trail and the Dearborn Connection Trail. This fulfills longstanding requests from
Sign-Up for the Safe Routes to Schools Network Newsletter!
Safe Routes to School programs (SRTS) aim to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. Transportation, public health, and planning professionals, school communities, community
Shoreline’s 148th Crossing Earns Feet First Support
As construction continues on the future South Shoreline light rail station, the City of Shoreline is seeking funding to construct a non-motorized crossing of I-5 at NE 148th. Feet First
Make your voice heard on the Seattle Transportation Plan Update!
Do you live, work, or visit the city of Seattle? If so, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) wants to hear from you. SDOT is currently in the process of
Take the Week Without Driving Challenge: September 19-25!
What if you couldn’t drive? What if taking the bus, riding a bike, walking, or asking for rides weren’t a choice you could make, but a necessity? What would it
The Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council 2021 Annual Report
By George Watland, Board Member, Feet First The newly-released 2021 Annual Report from the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council (ATSC) contains some worrisome findings. According to this report, fatalities
Feet First is Hiring!
Please pass this job announcement to anyone you think would be interested and qualified! Feet First is Washington’s only nonprofit exclusively focused on pedestrian issues and advocacy. We are partnering
How to Be Nominated by Feet First for 2021 TIB Funding
Feet First is proud to be a nominating agency for the 2021 Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funding. Based on answers to our nominating questions, Feet First will nominate candidate local