The "Where's my effin' sidewalk?" project is a photo/video contest that Feet First Philly is holding, starting August 1, 2012. We are asking you to submit photos and videos of sidewalk encroachments* that you encounter in Philadelphia. These will be posted on FFP's flickr stream, and the three that make the most powerful statements will win a … Continue reading “Where’s my effin’ sidewalk” photo contest starts tomorrow!
“Walk Appeal” affects how pedestrians interact with the built environment
The built environment has a huge influence on walkability. You probably have an idea of what features of a street make it more or less walkable, but have you given it much thought? There are a number of different frameworks that have been developed to guide the way we think about this. Some, such as … Continue reading “Walk Appeal” affects how pedestrians interact with the built environment
Pedestrian Safety and the Law
There are many laws in place that are meant to protect pedestrians. In New Jersey, drivers must come to a complete stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. In PA, cars have to yield to pedestrians at intersections without a traffic signal, whether or not the crosswalk is marked. Philadelphia law specifically states that vehicles may … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety and the Law
SEPTA receives funding for 69th Street Transportation Center improvements
SEPTA was recently awarded a $5 million grant through the Federal Transit Administration's State of Good Repair and Bus Livability programs, which awarded $787 million to transit projects in 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The money that SEPTA receives will be put toward the renovation of 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. The … Continue reading SEPTA receives funding for 69th Street Transportation Center improvements
A sweltering summer in Philadelphia: Tips for keeping cool and walking in the heat
According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat is the deadliest type of weather in the United States. Each year, it kills more people than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and lightning combined. The elderly, infants, and those with physical and mental ailments are at especially high risk for the consequences of overexposure to heat. Taking precautionary … Continue reading A sweltering summer in Philadelphia: Tips for keeping cool and walking in the heat
NYC Will Expand 20 MPH Zones to 13 Neighborhoods, With More to Come
NYC is reducing speed limits to 20 mph in 13 neighborhoods throughout the city. Lower speeds for cars make it safer for pedestrians--a collision with a vehicle traveling at 20 mph is 35% less likely to be fatal than one in which the car is going 30 mph. NYC Will Expand 20 MPH Zones to … Continue reading NYC Will Expand 20 MPH Zones to 13 Neighborhoods, With More to Come
Feet First Philly holds “Where’s my effin’ sidewalk?” photo contest
The "Where's my effin' sidewalk?" project is a photo/video contest that Feet First Philly is holding this summer. We are asking you to submit photos and videos of sidewalk encroachments* that you encounter in Philadelphia. These will be posted on FFP's flickr stream, and the three that make the most powerful statements will win a prize … Continue reading Feet First Philly holds “Where’s my effin’ sidewalk?” photo contest
Article: “Sidewalk cafes don’t leave much walking room”
Sidewalk cafes are one of the most common sidewalk encroachments that pedestrians face in Philadelphia in the warmer months, and lack of enforcement is a major issue, as this Philadelphia Daily News article shows. Sidewalk cafes don't leave much walking room
Article: “What’s Making China Fat?”
In this article from The Atlantic Cities, Sarah Goodyear talks about China's exploding obesity rates. In China, a sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common, and the percentage of overweight people in the country is now estimated to be 38.5%. What's Making China Fat?.
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