City agencies such as the Planning Commission (PCPC), the Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU), and other organizations like the Bicycle Coalition have been working hard to ensure that users of all modes of transportation can get along and travel safely in Philadelphia. They have teamed up to create guidelines and regulations for what are known … Continue reading UPDATE: Working Together for Complete Streets in Philadelphia
Come to the unveiling of the Action Plan for the Ben Franklin Parkway!
The Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a public meeting this coming Monday, February 4th, to unveil their new master plan for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The plan, which aims to create better public spaces along the Parkway, was developed in conjunction with PennPraxis and input from community meetings held in July 2012. … Continue reading Come to the unveiling of the Action Plan for the Ben Franklin Parkway!
Winter Walking Tips
With temperatures in the mid to upper 20's this week in the Philadelphia area, there is no question that winter has arrived. However, you don't have to let the cold weather deter you from walking. Bundle up and get back out there! Here are some winter walking tips to make your winter walks as comfortable … Continue reading Winter Walking Tips
New pedestrian signals around 30th St. Station are a bit more vocal
As part of a PennDOT improvement project, the pedestrian signals at Market and Chestnut streets between 30th and Schuylkill Avenue have been upgraded with an automated-voice feature telling pedestrians when it is safe to cross the street. According to Plan Philly, the automated-voice signals have had mixed reviews. While the audible cues are intended to increase pedestrian … Continue reading New pedestrian signals around 30th St. Station are a bit more vocal
Submit a proposal to be featured in Next City’s Commercial Corridors forum!
Are you doing something to help revitalize a commercial corridor in your town or neighborhood and make it more liveable? Would you like to receive recognition for it and a chance to present your work at a public forum in February? If so, take a moment to enter Next City's Commercial Corridors contest. They are … Continue reading Submit a proposal to be featured in Next City’s Commercial Corridors forum!
Feet First Philly in the news!
Feet First Philly's projects have been getting some media attention! Read about the walkable alleys of Philadelphia at Walk Score, and see PlanPhilly's Eyes on the Street blog for a feature about our recent sidewalk photo contest.
Article: Less than 25% of Americans walk for more than 10 minutes continuously in a typical week
This article from Science Daily draws attention to the fact that many Americans live a sedentary lifestyle. But what exactly does that mean? How sedentary are we? Well, according to a recent study, less than a quarter of Americans walks for more than ten consecutive minutes in a typical week. The researchers partially attribute this phenomenon … Continue reading Article: Less than 25% of Americans walk for more than 10 minutes continuously in a typical week
Photo contest winners announced!
Feet First Philly's "Where's my effin' sidewalk?" photo contest has come to an end, and the winners have been chosen! Below are the photos that won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The photos were judged based on the strength of the statement they made about sidewalk encroachments--things that get in the way of pedestrians' regular … Continue reading Photo contest winners announced!
Discover Philadelphia’s historic alley streets; Walk Score hosts local holiday shopping giveaway
Discover Philadelphia's historic alley streets Philadelphia has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century, which is quite a long time long before cars ruled the road. Many of the city's earlier streets were designed not only for horses and carriages, but for people as well. To this day, more than a few … Continue reading Discover Philadelphia’s historic alley streets; Walk Score hosts local holiday shopping giveaway
TONIGHT! Feet First Philly’s November Meeting
Tonight (Monday, November 19th at 6 pm): Come one, come all to FFP's November meeting! We've got lots of updates for you on projects such as intersection surveying and our photo contest (which is still open to submissions; send photos of sidewalk encroachments to walkability@cleanair.org)! For more information, check out the facebook event.
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