Sound Transit Selects System Access Fund Projects
Late last month, Sound Transit took a big step forward in promoting the development of walkable communities throughout central Puget Sound, selecting $50 million worth of nonmotorized projects for funding
Shoreline is Walking the Walk around their Light Rail Stations
The City of Shoreline’s proposed pedestrian improvements around the future 145th and 185th light rail stations are the most ambitious plans of any City in the Sound Transit area. From
Time For a Street Plan – not a Scooter Plan
In a letter to Mayor Durkan (link), Feet First has asked the City of Seattle to incorporate scooters into city streets and ensure that sidewalks are not the prime battlefield
Feet First Recommendations for West Seattle and Ballard Light Rail Extensions
Feet First has been working to make Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail system more walkable for more than a decade. Our Sound Access for All (SAfA) campaign was a major
Introducing Walk With Ease, and New Program Manager Rachel Schaeffer
Feet First is partnering with the Washington Dept. of Health to promote and expand Walk with Ease, a community-based walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. It is geared towards
Looking for Volunteers: Janes Walks Leaders May 4th/5th
Feet First are proud to once again be the central Puget Sound organizers for Jane’s Walks! This walking series honors the memory and legacy of Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks happen
Feet First has Concerns about Robot Delivery Vehicles
The current legislative session in Olympia features a bill (SB5378/HB1325) concerning autonomous delivery vehicles (robots), designed to bring goods (including to-go food orders) to your door. They are also referred
Feet First Stairway Talk & Walk
With roughly 650 stairways throughout the city, Seattle is a major stairway town! Out of their love for this unique legacy, Cathy and Jake Jaramillo wrote the pocket-friendly guide to
Feet First Names Nominees for TIB Complete Streets Funding
Feet First is thrilled to announce the nominees we have put forward with the Transportation Investment Board (TIB) for Complete Streets funding in 2019, and thanks all the many cities
Feet First West Seattle Walk & Talk
On the evening of October 16, Feet First sponsored a Walk & Talk to tour potential future light rail stations in West Seattle. Sound Transit is currently evaluating and gathering
New Urban Connector Trail in Seattle
By Jonathan Freedman, Feet First Policy Committee Urban trails are a great way to explore and learn about cities. Feet First is honored to be a part of a new
Feet First Walk & Talk: West Seattle
Learn about site locations and discuss options during this free tour and post-walk gathering at Ounces Taproom October 16, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Junction Plaza Park – SW and Alaska