Aging into Activity: Walking for Health, Safety in Older Adults
Did you know? The demographic makeup of the U.S is about to look very different in the next few decades. We already have one of the oldest populations in the
Feet First Walks in Kent
20 Feet First walkers enjoyed a socially distanced walk last week from the Three Friends Fishing Hole in Kent. Our continued thanks to Chris Ensor and the other Feet First
Alternatives to Police Traffic Safety Enforcement
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests, the Seattle City Council is currently looking at dramatic reductions in
Feet First Statewide Advocacy Network Lead Mike McGinn hired as Executive Director of America Walks
Announced Friday, Feet First’s Statewide Advocacy Network director Mike McGinn will be the new director of America Walks. The Feet First board congratulates Mike McGinn on the new position and
Socially-Distanced Walking with Feet First Proven Possible in Kent
Feet First’s Neighborhood Walking Ambassador Chris Ensor host socially-distanced group walk in Kent for people to enjoy the outdoor safely during the pandemic.
Time to End All the Curfews
Cities and towns across Washington have instituted curfews that needlessly impinge on people’s freedom of mobility, particularly for those whose primary means of transportation are walking, cycling, and public transportation.
Our Communities are Not Walkable in the Absence of Racial Justice
Feet First is a statewide organization that promotes walkable communities in Washington. In the last few weeks we have seen again and again that our black neighbors are denied the
Celebrate Jane’s Walk Festival with Us!
Each year, Feet First participates in Jane’s Walks, an annual worldwide celebration of community-led walking in honor of Jane Jacobs. While the coronavirus prevents us from hosting our regular group walks
Construction on the Northgate Bike & Pedestrian Bridge is Now Underway!
The Northgate Bike and Pedestrian Bridge which will connect the future Northgate Link light rail station and North Seattle College (NSC) passed a major milestone as construction officially began at
Redesign I-90 Ramps So People Can Actually Cross Them (Without Fearing for Their Lives!)
If you’ve ever walked or rolled on Rainier Avenue in Seattle near the I-90 ramps, you know how terrifying it can be. Cars enter and exit the ramps at high
Stop Building New Highway Lanes, Fund Local Streets and Transit First
Feet First believes in walkable places to improve our quality of life – communities with safe walking conditions, nearby jobs, stores, services, parks and gathering places, all connected to each
Support Seattle budget for pedestrian safety funding!
In the next few weeks, the Seattle City Council has the chance to fix a mistake and make our streets safer. Last year the City Council zeroed out the 20%