Pedestrian of Philadelphia Ptah Gabrie at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Pedestrians of Philadelphia features stories of real people and how walking is a part of their lives. This month we highlight Ptah Gabrie, GoPhillyGo Content Coordinator at Clean Air Council. Ptah also works on communications for Feet First Philly and has lived … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Ptah Gabrie
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Will Fraser
Will Fraser This month's Pedestrians of Philadelphia is Will Fraser. He is the sustainable transportation outreach coordinator at Clean Air Council and an avid cyclist and pedestrian. What is your experience as a pedestrian on an average day? How long do you walk/roll? My experience as a pedestrian varies from day to day. Some days I walk as … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Will Fraser
Update On Recovery Streets
The Oval on the Ben Franklin Parkway In May, Feet First Philly, Clean Air Council, 5th Square, and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia released Recovery Streets - a proposal for the City of Philadelphia to rethink our public street space in order to get through COVID-19 ahead of where we started. There have never … Continue reading Update On Recovery Streets
ICYMI: How To Do A Walk Audit
People discussing a walk audit in North Philadelphia In case you missed it, Feet First Philly, Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, and Get Healthy Philly hosted a webinar about how to conduct a walk audit. This online training was designed to support community leaders and organizers with a common interest in safe, accessible, and attractive spaces … Continue reading ICYMI: How To Do A Walk Audit
Join FFP Subcommittees and Let Your Voice Be Heard
Vision Zero Sign Next to Chestnut St Protected Bike Lane Feet First Philly formed three new subcommittees at the beginning of 2020 to better focus on three specific areas of our pedestrian advocacy: events, policy, and communications. Feet First Philly’s subcommittee and general meetings are open to everyone. You can learn more about each of … Continue reading Join FFP Subcommittees and Let Your Voice Be Heard
WeWalk Ambassador: Lee Scottlorde
WeWalk Ambassador Lee Scottlorde and her group WeWalk PHL organizes free walking groups throughout Philadelphia to encourage walking as a way to stay healthy. WeWalk Ambassadors organize groups and help members stay physically active at everyone’s own pace while making new friends. Feet First Philly reached out to Ambassadors to ask them more about WeWalk … Continue reading WeWalk Ambassador: Lee Scottlorde
Join a Virtual Discussion On Building Walkable Communities July 24
On Friday July 24, 2020 from 12-1:30 pm EST Feet First Philly will join national and local leaders in a virtual conversation about their interdisciplinary research and advocacy-based perspectives to create inclusive, walkable, and moveable (i.e., where everyone can move freely) communities. The panel will address spatial privilege and tools for inclusion using reflective listening, … Continue reading Join a Virtual Discussion On Building Walkable Communities July 24
City Council Approves Expanded Outdoor Dining and Permits Closures of the Public Right of Way
People dining outside along 13th St in Center City (JUNE 25, 2020 - PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Feet First Philly and Clean Air Council applaud City Council for passing bills 200351 and 200352. Expanding outdoor dining for Philly’s restaurants and permitting right of way closures including street parking is key to preventing the spread of COVID19 … Continue reading City Council Approves Expanded Outdoor Dining and Permits Closures of the Public Right of Way
Statement On The George Floyd Murder
Black Lives Matter Painted On A Wall Black Lives Matter - Feet First Philly stands in solidarity with the black community and the Black Lives Matter movement against racism, inequality, and police violence. As pedestrian advocates, our goal is to promote walking and rolling and make Philadelphia’s sidewalks and roadways safe for everyone. People of … Continue reading Statement On The George Floyd Murder
The City Wants Your Input On Creating A Safer Washington Ave
Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia is scheduled for repaving in 2021, and the Office of Transportation Infrastructure and Sustainability(oTIS) is asking Philadelphia residents to weigh in on three different street alignment options. OTIS created a series of videos that give an overview of the repaving project, explain the three potential street layout options, and … Continue reading The City Wants Your Input On Creating A Safer Washington Ave
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