Walking, whether for transportation or exercise, carries many health benefits, but it doesn't have to be your only source of physical activity. If running is more your speed, check out runningintheusa.com, where you can find out about races going on in and around Philadelphia. Some of these runs and walks take place on the region's … Continue reading There’s a walk or run for everyone!
Links for the week of 6/24
Feet First Philly is taking a short break from the internet to celebrate our nation's birthday next week. We'll be back in full swing on July 5th! In the meantime, enjoy this collection of news and blog posts from the pedestrian sphere. • Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philly gets new play equipment and a sprayground! (NEastPhilly.com) • This summer, Parks … Continue reading Links for the week of 6/24
Must cities choose between walking and driving?
According to a survey of CEO's and other business leaders in Washington, D.C., 99% want to ease traffic flow between the city and suburbs. However, 89% said that they would like to see walkable communities where amenities are located near residential districts. Struggle to balance these interests in the city's transportation plan. As the Greater … Continue reading Must cities choose between walking and driving?
Police to crack down on traffic violations
The roads are about to get a lot more orderly (and hopefully a lot safer in the process). This month, the Philadelphia police announced that they would crack down on traffic violations by increasing police presence on the city's streets. This means that all road users - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike - will be … Continue reading Police to crack down on traffic violations
Show your support for trails in the Philadelphia region!
The city recently celebrated the opening of two new trails, the Penn Street Trail and the 58th Street Greenway. The Penn Street Trail runs along the Delaware River and will part of a continuous 5-mile path that wil be called the Delaware Waterfront Trail. The 58th Street Greenway is part of the East Coast Greenway, and … Continue reading Show your support for trails in the Philadelphia region!
“Baltimore Crossing” pedestrian plaza improves walkability on Baltimore Ave.
Last week, University City District completed a new pedestrian plaza that they are calling Baltimore Crossing. The new pedestrian plaza greatly improves walkability at 48th and Baltimore. As PlanPhilly reports, the five-pointed intersection was "notoriously wide [and] difficult to cross." Now, the intersection is now replete with planters and stone barriers on painted bump-outs that … Continue reading “Baltimore Crossing” pedestrian plaza improves walkability on Baltimore Ave.
Pedestrian walking speed affects how we plan
Today's news is all about walking speed. Traffic signals are required by federal regulations to provide adequate time for pedestrians to cross. But just how much time is adequate? It depends on many factors, including the size and type of the intersection and how fast you are able to cross the street. In an article published … Continue reading Pedestrian walking speed affects how we plan
Friday Links – 6/7/13
Here's a roundup of the latest pedestrian news, brought to you by Feet First Philly. Have a great weekend! AARP's Livable Communities initiative aims to create "great places for all ages." In this article on their website, Sarah Clark Stuart of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is praised for her work on bike and … Continue reading Friday Links – 6/7/13
Friday links for 5/31/13
New York Times: A Streetcorner Serenade for the Public Plaza. The New York City Department of Transportation is focusing on projects that can be completed quickly, easily and with relatively little investment in order to turn underutilized spaces into public plazas. Many other cities, including Philly, have had great success creating public spaces like this. As … Continue reading Friday links for 5/31/13
Draft Philadelphia Trail Master Plan released
Philadelphia's City Planning Commission has released a draft of their Trail Master Plan. The plan provides maps and an inventory of the numerous existing and proposed trails in Philadelphia. It also outlines best practices in trail building, defines the different types of trails in Philadelphia, and prioritizes the city's trail projects. The creation of the Trail … Continue reading Draft Philadelphia Trail Master Plan released
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