News & Events

Training on Amendments to the WA Growth Management Act (Thursday: Spokane, Friday: Seattle, from Mar 09, 2006 09:00 AM to Mar 10, 2006 03:30 PM)

A one-day training sponsored by WSDOT, WCPPA, and PSRC. Keynote Speaker: Ian Lockwood, Senior Associate, Glatting Jackson, Orlando, Florida. Mr. Lockwood is a pioneer and leader in the fields of context-sensitive design and traffic calming, transportation policy, street design and site planning employing urban principles to maximize livability, economic development, and sustainability. Spokane - March 9th Seattle - March 10th

Washington Post Article

Washington DC football fans visited Seattle in droves, only to observe some significant differences between behavior in the Emerald City and on the east coast.

Safe Routes to School 1-day Course (Wenatchee, WA, from Mar 23, 2006 08:00 AM to Mar 23, 2006 05:00 PM)

A one-day training on establishing a Safe Routes to School program at elementary schools. National SR2S Course content developed by the Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center with support from FHWA, NHTSA, CDC, & EPA. Delivered by certified instructors Barbara Culp and David Levinger. Supported by a Bicycle Alliance grant from the WTSC. Anyone concerned with schools, children, transportation, safety, environment or community will find this workshop valuable.

The High Cost of Free Parking (University of Washington - Architecture Hall - Room 147, from Mar 02, 2006 06:30 PM to Mar 02, 2006 08:30 PM)

Seattle's Urban Sustainability Forum invites UCLA's Professor of Urban Planning, Donald Shoup. Shoup argues that the average parking space costs more than the average car and that whenever we shop, dine out, or see a movie, we pay indirectly for parking because its cost is included in the price of everything from hamburgers to housing. At this presentation, Shoup will demonstrate that free parking has other costs: it distorts transportation choices, warps urban form, and degrades the environment. Surprisingly, Shoup estimates that (1) if all U.S. parking spaces were combined into one surface lot, it would be the size of Connecticut; and (2) every year we spend as much to subsidize off-street parking as we spend for Medicare or national defense.

Puyallup Walking Audit (Ferrucci Junior High School, 3213 Wildwood Park Drive, Puyallup, WA, from Mar 04, 2006 09:00 AM to Mar 04, 2006 10:30 AM)

Feet First leads this walkability audit of the Wildwood Park Drive area in the City of Puyallup. You are invited to be part of a walkability audit in Puyallup’s Wildwood Park Drive neighborhood that will identify ways to make the neighborhood more walkable. Well planned communities encourage physical activity as part of daily routine. All communities can benefit from safer, more inviting places to walk and bicycle. This walkability audit will help identify problem areas, and provide ideas about possible solutions. The summary report can help the community get funding to create better and safer places to walk.

Interurban Trail - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Seattle: N 110th Street & Fremont Ave N, from Mar 18, 2006 11:30 AM to Mar 18, 2006 01:30 PM)

This is the opening ceremony for the new Interurban trail which runs from Holman Road north to the Seattle city limits. Come enjoy the trail with a walk hosted by Feet First, departing just after the ribbon-cutting.

Board of Directors & Leaders (1402 Third Ave, 6th Floor, Seattle, WA, from Mar 20, 2006 06:30 AM to Mar 20, 2006 08:30 AM)

Feet First's March Board Meeting will focus on the organization's strategic plan for the coming two year period.

Tacoma News Tribune Article

'Walkability audit' scrutinizes Puyallup road

Moses Lake Safe Routes Workshop

Columbia Basin Herald overview of our March 7th, 2006 workshop

Open Space 2100 Charette (South Lake Union Armory, from Feb 03, 2006 08:00 AM to Feb 04, 2006 09:00 PM)

It is projected that the population of Seattle will grow from 570,000 today to over 1,000,000 people in the year 2100. This event produces open space plans to create a long-term vision for developing a livable city. 300 people on 20+ design teams will work intensively to develop ideas for every part of the city.

Open Space 2100 Charette

Walkability a main theme at intensive design charrette for Seattle

Feet First Receives Award

WTSC Names Feet First a "2006 Safety Superstar"

Safe Routes to School Training

Feet First supports a series of Safe Routes to School training events across Washington State.

Panel Discussion on the Future of Neighborhood Parking Requirements (City Hall Bertha Knight Landes Room, from Apr 11, 2006 05:30 PM to Apr 11, 2006 07:00 PM)

info on parking summit

Mobilizing Funding for Sidewalks (Feet First conference room, 1402 Third Ave, 6th Floor, Seattle, WA, from Mar 29, 2006 05:00 PM to Mar 29, 2006 06:30 PM)

Jim Lazar, Consulting Economist from Olympia WA On September 14, 2004 Olympia voters approved a referendum by a 57% to 43% margin for a 3% tax increase on natural gas, electricity, and telephone service to fund more parks and sidewalks. The success was largely due to a pedestrian group of concerned citizens named Walkable Olympian Neighborhoods (WON!). Jim Lazar, their leading advocate, will talk about their methods used to increase Olympia’s voter support for parks and sidewalks, and the possibility of achieving citizen support to pay for sidewalks in other communities around the state.

Street Scramble - U-District (5031 University Way NE, Seattle, from Apr 22, 2006 08:30 AM to Apr 22, 2006 01:00 PM)

Street Scramble can be enjoyed by anyone who (a) can travel under their own power for 90 minutes – walking, running, biking, wheelchair, skating, or scootering, (b) can follow a street map, and (c) likes to explore. When you arrive at Street Scramble, you will register (or check in, if you pre-registered). Then, at 9:30, you will receive a map with about thirty checkpoint locations circled. Each circle has a number between 10 and 99. The point value of the checkpoint is equal to its number rounded down to the tens; for example, checkpoint 35 is worth 30 points; checkpoint 12 is worth 10 points. You will also receive a question sheet with one question per checkpoint – see below. You (together with your team, if you have a team) will then plan which checkpoints you will try to visit, and in what order. Your team will need to stay together at all times. You can change your plan as you go along, but it's very helpful to at least start with some kind of plan. At 9:50 there will be a pre-Scramble briefing where the event director will review rules and safety. At 10:00 the start will be announced, and you will head out to visit checkpoints. Again, your team must stay together at all times. When you arrive at a checkpoint, there will be no sign or person to let you know you've found the right place. You will answer a simple question about the location, found on your question sheet, to prove you were there. All questions are multiple choice. For example, "What is the last word on the plaque next to the statue? (a) Arts (b) Commission (c) Space" To participate in the 90 minute option, you must return to the event center by 11:30. To participate in the 3 hour option, return by 1:00. You can decide which option you want while you're out there. Returning on time requires planning! When you return, we will score your question sheet while you enjoy lunch, included in your entry fee. After lunch, award ribbons will be given out for those with the highest scores in different categories.

Feet First Participates in Public Health Week

Feet First staff and members participated in Public Health Week, April 3rd-7th.

Feet First helps Hendersonville, NC

The NHTSA-funded "Walk Wise, Drive Smart" project brought Feet First's David Levinger to town on April 10th & 11th, 2006 to conduct a walking audit.

Columbia City Walks (Seattle's Columbia City Park, Rainier Ave S & S Edmunds St, from May 13, 2006 10:30 AM to May 13, 2006 01:00 PM)

The kick-off at 10:30 AM with walking tours, fitness demos, performances, nutrition and health info until 1:00 PM. Sponsored by Steps to Health King County, with Feet First participating. Download a flyer: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/steps/documents/CCW-flyer.pdf

Register now for the King County Overweight Prevention Forum (Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA, from May 12, 2006 08:30 AM to May 12, 2006 02:10 PM)

You are invited to the 4th King County Overweight Prevention Initiative Forum. This meeting is part of an on-going countywide effort to bring together community organizations, government agencies, transportation and city planners and academic researchers to develop innovative and effective strategies for promoting healthy eating and active living in our region. There is no cost to attend this meeting, which is sponsored by the King County Board of Health, Public Health-Seattle & King County, and the University of Washington Exploratory Center for Obesity Research (ECOR) and Center for Public Health Nutrition. Jim Sallis - renowned investigator and director of the Active Living Research program - will present the latest work emerging from the policies to promote evidence-based physical activity interventions. For more information about his work: www.drjamessallis.sdsu.edu/ In addition, we will hear the view from Olympia on upcoming policy work related to healthy eating and active living; and showcase effective programs in the areas of nutrition, physical activity and land use and the built environment showing success locally. Workgroups on priority areas will provide attendees an opportunity to continue to play a role as think tank participants. We encourage you to bring along a project/program profile to share and to assist you with networking. Feet First will lead a workgroup and participate in the response panel to the keynote presentation.

Crosswalk Action (Meet at Southwest Corner of Rainier Ave S & S Alaska St, from Apr 26, 2006 04:45 PM to Apr 26, 2006 06:00 PM)

Feet First's crosswalk actions are an opportunity to make a statement about the danger that drivers pose to pedestrians and attract attention to the problems at specific locations that are cause for alarm. This crosswalk action is a part of kickoff events for the Rainier Corridor Safety Project, a collaboration of the community, Seattle DOT, WSDOT and the Washington Traffic Safety Coalition.

Uptown Alliance Town Meeting (Seattle - Bayview Manor - 11 W Aloha Street (North side of Seattle Center), from May 11, 2006 07:00 PM to May 11, 2006 08:30 PM)

A neighborhood survey identified people's number one concern revolves around neighborhood walkability and safety. This Town Meeting event provides an analysis of several sides of the issue. It will be interesting to people from all neighborhoods. This event is especially relevant given the city's initiative to raise funds for improvements on this fall's ballot. Includes a detailed presentation on "How to deconstruct an intersection," by Feet First Executive Director David Levinger. An Open House preceeds the event from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Debut Event for Feet First's Chicken

April 26, 2006 - Rainier Ave Crosswalk Action

Gatzert Walking School Bus

The Seattle Times and Seattle P-I publish two separate articles on Feet First's innovative efforts at Gatzert Elementary.

Current Wayfinding Concepts and Projects (1402 Third Ave, 6th Floor, Seattle, from May 23, 2006 05:00 PM to May 23, 2006 06:30 PM)

Andrew R. Goulding - Andy has specialized for twenty years as a signage consultant. He designs signs for complex institutional, transportation, and commercial facilities, event decoration, ADA signage, Wayfinding Studies, and develops and manages Signage Standards. What are the clues in our environment that help us get where we are going or learn about our surroundings? As an architect, signage and wayfinding consultant (presently contracted to improve Seattle Downtown Library signage), Andy will share his insights, stories and visions. Wayfinding theory and application, how signs and maps work together, identity and branding and much more will be discussed. Andy will show examples of his work, including the Seattle Public library signage, work for Starbucks, the SeaTac airport, and different schools, as well as examples of work by others. DOWNLOAD FLIER BELOW

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Stone Way Crosswalk Action (Seattle's Stone Way N & N 41st Street, from May 24, 2006 07:45 AM to May 24, 2006 09:00 AM)

This Crosswalk Action commemorates the collision one year ago in May 2005, in which Dominick Douglass was severely injured by a driver who failed to yield to him at a crosswalk between Hamilton Middle School and his home. Community members who wish to see improvements made to Stone Way are invited to join with Hamilton Middle School students in this civil action.

Maple Elementary Walking School Bus Kick-off (Maple Elementary School, from May 26, 2006 08:30 AM to May 26, 2006 09:00 AM)

Feet First launches a new walk-to-school program at Maple Elementary in Southeast Seattle. This fun program for children and families is the result of a 2006 grant from the Group Health Comunity Foundation. Three routes start walking at 8:30 AM. Coverage by KING 5 news and others expected.

Headstrong for Dominick (Seattle's Ingraham High School, 1819 N 135th Street Seattle, 98133, from Jun 11, 2006 05:00 PM to Jun 11, 2006 08:30 PM)

FREE EVENT – A benefit for Dominick May-Douglass. Community leaders, pedestrian safety experts and families from around Seattle will come together for an evening of celebration and community action. The event will feature local performers, speakers on pedestrian safety, a silent auction, and refreshments. This evening will be a celebration of Dominick’s recovery in the year since his accident. Despite the traumatic brain injury (TBI) he has made incredible strides in the first year after the accident. The goal is to unite our community to celebrate and assist in Dominick’s recovery, and to raise awareness of pedestrian safety in order to make our city safer for our children.

All Media Outlets cover Chicken Crossing Street

View video & see the Feet First photo gallery of the event.

Feet First Gallery of the May 24th Crosswalk Action

Photos of Hamilton Middle School Students helping the Feet First chicken cross the road.

Come Celebrate Seattle's New Sidewalk Program (Seattle: 16th Ave S between S Dakota and S Nevada streets, from May 30, 2006 03:30 PM to May 30, 2006 04:00 PM)

Public kick-off of Seattle's new sidewalk program. SHOVELS Optional. Please join Feet First, Mayor Greg Nickels, 30 Asa Mercer Middle School students, and the Seattle Department of Transportation for a groundbreaking on a new sidewalk at Asa Mercer Middle School. Asa Mercer Middle School is one of five high priority locations selected for funding under the new 2006 Sidewalk Initiative

The Walking School Bus at Maple Elementary

On Friday, May 26th, the students at Maple Elementary walked to school with the Walking School bus, for health, clean air, and fun.

Feet First Presents at Academy Health Conference

Feet First joins researchers on panel.

Feet First Advises on Climate Change

Clinton Climate Initiative advisors come to Washington August 2nd

Walking Audit in SODO Neighborhood (Seattle's SODO Neighborhood, from Aug 10, 2006 11:30 AM to Aug 10, 2006 01:00 PM)

Starbucks HQ has contracted with Feet First to conduct a walking audit.

Start Stong kicks off at Wing Luke Elementary (Seattle, from Oct 10, 2006 08:20 AM to Oct 10, 2006 09:10 AM)

Celebrating international Walk-to-School Month.

Gathering of Neighbors (Chief Sealth High School, 2600 SW Thistle Street, from Nov 04, 2006 12:00 PM to Nov 04, 2006 03:00 PM)

Designing Delridge workshop at the West Seattle "Gathering of Neighbors"

Designing Delridge (Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, from Nov 16, 2006 02:30 PM to Nov 16, 2006 07:30 PM)

Designing Delridge workshop at the Delridge Library

SeattleProp1-VoteYES (, from Nov 07, 2006 12:00 AM to Nov 07, 2006 12:00 AM)

Election Day - Support funding for walkable communities

Mapping

Feet First's innovative community-based mapping program.

Register for Overweight Symposium May 12

May 12 Overweight Symposium

Feb 2006 enewsletter

 

Code Design for Good Design (Vance Building - 6th Floor Conference Room, from Jul 25, 2006 05:00 PM to Jul 25, 2006 06:30 PM)

A Feet First university Event.

Active Community Environments Workshop (Burien Community Center, from Aug 08, 2006 12:00 PM to Aug 08, 2006 04:30 PM)

Learn skills to organize your community around walkability issues.

Beacon Hill Walking Audit (Java Love Cafe, 2414 Beacon Ave. South, from Aug 12, 2006 10:00 AM to Aug 12, 2006 12:00 PM)

Join us for a Beacon Hill Walking Audit, where Feet First, the Beacon Hill Pedestrian Task Force, and Steps to Health King County will help assess the walkability of the area (including the future light rail station)

Walk to Work w/ King County Exec. Ron Sims (Starting Location is Mt. Baker Park, 2521 Lake Park Dr S, from Aug 25, 2006 08:00 AM to Aug 25, 2006 09:45 AM)

Feet First joins King County Exec. Ron Sims on his walk from home to his downtown office

Walk in SODO Draws 60

Walking Audit of the SODO Neighborhood is a Success

N Beacon Audit

Neighbors and Agencies Come Together in Beacon Hill for Walking Audit

Feet First U - Phil Bors of ALbD (Triad Urban Center, 701 Third Avenue, Seattle, from Aug 24, 2006 05:00 PM to Aug 24, 2006 06:30 PM)

Feet First University features Phil Bors of Active Living by Design

Volunteers Needed-Green Living Expo Sept. 16-17, 23-24 (, from Sep 16, 2006 10:00 AM to Sep 24, 2006 05:00 PM)

Volunteers Needed-Green Living Expo Sept. 16-17, 23-24

West Hill Scavenger Hunt Friday August 18th (Meeting at Skyway Cinemas, from Aug 18, 2006 06:00 PM to Aug 18, 2006 07:15 PM)

West Hill Scavenger Hunt Friday August 18th

West Hill Scavenger Hunt

 

Emerson Elementary Walk to School Event (Rainier Ave S and 54th Street, from Oct 05, 2006 07:45 AM to Oct 05, 2006 09:15 AM)

 

Seattle Votes for Walkable Communities

Seattle's Proposition 1 "Bridging the Gap" passes with 53% of the vote

April 06 newsletter

April 06 newsletter

Columbia City Walks May 13

Columbia City Walks

Join Us at our Open House! (2019 Third Ave Ste. 110, Seattle, WA 98121, from Jan 26, 2007 03:00 PM to Jan 26, 2007 07:00 PM)

Find Your Fortune at the Feet First Open House.

Healthy Transportation Lobby Day (Olympia, WA, from Feb 06, 2007 08:30 AM to Feb 06, 2007 05:00 PM)

Come be one of the healthy citizen voices helping Washington's politicians.

Safe Routes Workshop (Mt. Vernon, WA, from Feb 02, 2007 08:00 AM to Feb 02, 2007 04:30 PM)

Free workshop offered by Feet First and Bicycle Alliance

Immediate Steps for Ped Safety (Seattle, WA, from Jan 16, 2007 08:30 AM to Jan 16, 2007 03:30 PM)

A one-day conference at Harborview Medical Center to honor the memory of Tatsuo Nakata.

Feet First University: Dan Dawson from Otak, "ADA Guidelines for the Public Right of Way" (701 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, from Jan 30, 2007 05:00 PM to Jan 30, 2007 06:30 PM)

 

What's the Big Chicken Idea? Advocacy & Cultural Change for Health (Seattle, from Feb 08, 2007 12:30 PM to Feb 08, 2007 01:20 PM)

A lecture by Feet First executive director David Levinger.

Open Space 2100 - One Year Later (Seattle, from Feb 27, 2007 05:00 PM to Feb 27, 2007 06:30 PM)

Brice Maryman

Over 130 People Attend Transportation Lobby Day

Transportation Lobby Day 2007: Solutions for Healthy Communities

Television Interview on Walkability

San Diego PBS affiliate asks us about walkability...

Feet First University - Integrating Health and Planning (Triad Urban Center, 701 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, from Apr 24, 2007 05:00 PM to Apr 24, 2007 06:30 PM)

 

Safe Routes to School Community Coordinators Wanted

Center for Safe Routes to School is looking for Community Coordinators

Pike Place Market Named A Great Neighborhood In America

The American Planners Association names Seattle's Pike Place Market as one of the Great Places in America.

KIRO-7 Covers IWALK Day at Sanislo Elementary

Feet First worked with Sanislo Elementary School in West Seattle to kick off a Walk-to-School Week with IWALK Day on October 3rd.

Job Announcement: Feet First Executive Director

Feet First, the leading nonprofit organization advocating for the rights and interests of pedestrians, seeks a dedicated and self-directed person as full-time Executive Director.

Seattle Pedestrian Safety budget gets a boost

The 2008 budget for Seattle has a $3.5 million increase in funding for their Strategic Pedestrian Safety Initiative providing various pedestrian safety elements.

Transportation Advocacy Day January 29, 2008

Join us in Olympia on the 29th of January, 2008 to advocate the legislature for smart transportation choices in the coming year.

Transportation Advocacy Day January 29, 2008 (The United Churches of Olympia, 110 11th Avenue SE, Olympia, from Jan 29, 2008 09:00 AM to Jan 29, 2008 06:30 PM)

Join us in Olympia on the 29th of January, 2008 to advocate the legislature for smart transportation choices in the coming year.

Crossing Guards and the West Seattle Blog

The West Seattle Blog takes a look at 34th and Morgan

Sound Steps Half Marathon Training (Jeferson Community Center - 3801 Beacon Ave South, from Feb 02, 2008 10:00 AM to Feb 02, 2008 12:00 PM)

Seattle Parks Department's Sound Steps program is doing a half marathon training for people over 50 years old.

Feet First's Second Annual Open House (2019 Third Avenue, Suite 110, Seattle WA 98121, from Mar 07, 2008 04:30 PM to Mar 07, 2008 07:00 PM)

Join us at our Belltown office for drink, food, and fortunes

Matthew “Tatsuo” Nakata Act (HB 2564) passed out of the House

Matthew “Tatsuo” Nakata Act (HB 2564) passed out of the House passed the Washington State House of Representatives with strong support.

Join Feet First for "100 Little Things: Small Steps To Create Big Changes In Seattle" (715 Second Avenue Suite 1505, from Feb 29, 2008 07:00 PM to Feb 29, 2008 10:00 PM)

 

Feet First open house, March 7th! (2019 Third Avenue, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98121, from Mar 07, 2008 04:30 PM to Mar 07, 2008 07:00 PM)

 

Sound Transit Survey on Future Projects

Sound Transit is doing a survey of their system expansion strategy.

Comment on a draft of the West Seattle Walking Trails Map

A draft of the West Seattle Walking Trails map is ready for your comments.

West Seattle Walking Trails Map color proof draft

draft from 2/19/2008

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Climate Action and Green Jobs Passes Legislature, helping to reduce vehicle miles traveled

 

Feet First Announces New Executive Director

Transportation professional Lisa Quinn to start at end of March

Discovering Delridge - 5 and 10 km sponsored walks (Youngstown Cultural Arts Center - Delridge, from Aug 23, 2008 09:00 AM to Aug 23, 2008 04:00 PM)

American Volkssport Association is sponsoring a 5 km and 10 km walks in the Delridge neighborhood on August 23rd.

Go Cart for Groceries

Feet First launches the Go Cart for Groceries project in West Seattle. This project makes it easier for people to do errands by foot by distributing a personal shopping cart to local residents.

PARK(ing) DAY in Seattle! (Global!, from Sep 19, 2008 07:00 AM to Sep 19, 2008 09:00 PM)

Updates on Seattle's PARK(ing) Day planning and developments.

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PARK(ing) DAY in Seattle!

 

City of Seattle's "Assult by Vehicle" Ordinance at Risk

 

Feet First Social/Silent Auction (Suite 410 in Downtown Seattle, from Aug 25, 2008 05:30 PM to Aug 25, 2008 07:30 PM)

 

Action Needed: $750,000 in Pedestrian Safety Funding in Jeopardy

 

Construction Closures on Sidewalks:

 

Feet First in the news: Links to KUOW Interview, KOMOnews.com Article, and SeattlePi Article

 

Car Free Day! August 24th (Volunteer Park and 14th Avenue East, Seattle, from Aug 24, 2008 12:00 PM to Aug 24, 2008 06:00 PM)

 

Car Free Day! August 31st (Rainier Avenue South from Orcas to Alaska, from Aug 31, 2008 03:00 PM to Aug 31, 2008 06:00 PM)

 

Car Free Day! September 7th (Alki Avenue from California to the south end of 63rd, from Sep 07, 2008 12:00 PM to Sep 07, 2008 06:00 PM)

 

PARK(ing) Day press release