PARK(ing) Day is an annual, day-long global event where citizens, artists, and activists collaborate to temporarily transform parking spaces into public mini-parks, or “parklets.” In Philadelphia, approximately 60 volunteer teams design, build, and install these temporary 170 square-foot parklets throughout the city as a gift to their fellow citizens. Inexpensive curbside parking causes increased traffic, wasted … Continue reading Street Parking to Parklets at the 2019 PARK(ing) Day
#NotaParkingSpot Walk Audit
Feet First Philly conducted a walk audit in South Philly to capture the harmful effects of illegal parking as part of our #NotaParkingSpot campaign. We were joined by Girard Estates Neighborhood Association and Committee Person 26-12, John Zimmerman, to collect data on just how dangerous an intersection can be when illegally parked cars block crosswalks … Continue reading #NotaParkingSpot Walk Audit
PARK(ing) Day PHL 2019
Feet First Philly is proud to partner with PARK(ing) Day PHL for a third year! PARK(ing) Day PHL celebrates pedestrian spaces and walkable streets, and we are excited to provide a Self-Guided Walking Tour! This Self-Guided Walking Tour Booklet consists of information about placemaking and walkability, a map of areas to explore, and more! Why … Continue reading PARK(ing) Day PHL 2019
Walk with Bala Walks This July
Join Feet First Philly and Bala Walks this July to explore pedestrian safety issues just outside of Philadelphia! We will join Bala Walks, pedestrian safety group in Bala Cynwyd, along the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to discuss how pedestrian safety issues differ and stay the same just a few miles outside of the city. Enjoy a … Continue reading Walk with Bala Walks This July
Volunteer for Philly Free Streets
Did you hear? Philly Free Streets will be back on North Broad Street on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from City Hall to Butler Street and Germantown Ave. The four-mile stretch of road will be temporarily closed to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play. Each year, volunteers have helped … Continue reading Volunteer for Philly Free Streets
Support HB792
HB792, known as the "Protected Pedestrian Plazas and Pedalcycle Lanes" bill, is a straightforward fix that will allow cities like Philadelphia to design infrastructure that keeps pedestrians safe, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian plazas, on state roads where they are needed most. Because several projects are coming up soon, it is urgent that this … Continue reading Support HB792
City Council Candidate Survey: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate
Candidate: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate This questionnaire was sent to every candidate no matter the party affiliation. Feet First Philly does not endorse any particular candidate and provides the responses to the public for informational purposes only. In lieu of a questionnaire, 4th District Candidate Karla Cruel responded with the following email: Thank you … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Karla Cruel, 4th District Candidate
Feet First Philly + Instagram
Feet First Philly is getting an Instagram! Starting June 2019, @not_a_spot_phila will turn into Feet First Philly’s account and will not only post #NotaParkingSpot, but Vision Zero, events, and other pedestrian advocacy news. Follow today and connect with Feet First Philly!
#NotaParkingSpot Update May 2019
#NotaParkingSpot is growing! Since December 2017, Feet First Philly has received over 1,400 submissions of illegal parking in our city. Thanks to all your work, Feet First Philly has been collecting and distributing data to advocate for safe and clear pedestrian spaces. We STILL need your help. Send in your submissions via Twitter or email. … Continue reading #NotaParkingSpot Update May 2019
Feet First Philly’s Spring Walks
Missed out on our last walks? Feet First Philly is just getting started! Keep an eye out for walks to help you explore the city and get outside this summer. April: East Coast Greenway Mid-Atlantic Summit Mobile Workshop: Schuylkill Banks Stroll As part of the Mid-Atlantic Summit, Feet First Philly partnered with Schuylkill River Development … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s Spring Walks
