Mayor Kenney recently signed into law Bill No. 190608, an amendment to the city code, sponsored by Councilperson Helen Gym, which requires the mandatory public reporting of payouts from the City of Philadelphia. We learned earlier this year that the number of pedestrians injured on sidewalks over the last year is one of the largest … Continue reading Feet First Philly Supports Bill No. 190608
#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
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
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
#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
City Council Candidate Survey: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District Candidate
Candidate: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th 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. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? Education and advocacy is a … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District Candidate
City Council Candidate Survey: Allan Domb, At-Large Candidate
Candidate: Allan Domb, At-Large 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. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? I believe that all walkways in … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Allan Domb, At-Large Candidate
City Council Candidate Survey: Brian O’Neill, 10th District Candidate
Candidate: Brian O'Neill, 10th 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. Walkability: If elected, what would you do to promote walking in Philadelphia? I would promote walking in … Continue reading City Council Candidate Survey: Brian O’Neill, 10th District Candidate
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