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
Nick Zuwiala-Rogers, Transportation Program Director At Clean Air Council Speaks At State Senate Pedestrian Safety Policy Hearing
Clean Air Council Transportation Program Director Nick Zuwiala-Rogers spoke at a policy hearing held to address the rising numbers of vehicle-related pedestrian deaths and injuries. Senator Sabatina’s district surrounds part of Roosevelt Boulevard which is regarded as one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Read our full testimony below. (Philadelphia, PA-April 5, … Continue reading Nick Zuwiala-Rogers, Transportation Program Director At Clean Air Council Speaks At State Senate Pedestrian Safety Policy Hearing
Pass SB 172: Automated Speed Cameras
Senate Bill 172, which will legalize automated speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard, and likely save several lives per year, came agonizingly close to being passed through the Pennsylvania legislature last month. The bill is awaiting one final concurrence vote in the House after summer recess, and your representatives need to hear from you. Let them … Continue reading Pass SB 172: Automated Speed Cameras
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Lauren Vidas
1) What is your experience as a pedestrian? How long do you walk? Why did you decide to walk as your commute? I’m truly multi-modal (I bike, have a car for work, and take public transit) but prefer walking when trying to get from point A to B. On days when I’m not chained to … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Lauren Vidas
Pedestrian Stories on JFK Boulevard and Market Street
Above are some quotes from the stories we have been sent about pedestrian experiences on JFK Boulevard and Market Street. All of the stories we have received so far have been shared with Councilman Clarke and other City agency representatives. Thank you to those who have contributed. Please continue to send us your stories at … Continue reading Pedestrian Stories on JFK Boulevard and Market Street
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: APM Community Connectors
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with three of the five APM Community Connectors -- Denzel, Melinda and Leon to talk about how they encourage walking and walkability in the communities they serve. While the APM Community Connectors promote a variety of programming and projects that strive to encourage community and economic development, I … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: APM Community Connectors
Pedestrian Fatalities Can Be Prevented: We Need Your Help
June 15, 2017 Dear Feet First Philly Members, As many of you may have heard, transportation advocate Peter Javsicas passed away this week due to injuries he sustained from being hit by a car while walking at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Peter was someone who spent his life advocating for the safety … Continue reading Pedestrian Fatalities Can Be Prevented: We Need Your Help
Feet First Philly Letter re: Passyunk/12th/Morris Intersection
Feet First Philly has sent a letter to Councilman Mark Squilla; David Perri, Streets Commissioner; Karen Fegely, Commerce Department; and Sam Sherman, Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation regarding the proposed improvements to the South 12th Street/ East Passyunk Avenue/ Morris Street intersection. Feet First Philly strongly prefers Alternative 2 for the proposed intersection improvements. This alternative is clearly safer for pedestrians … Continue reading Feet First Philly Letter re: Passyunk/12th/Morris Intersection
Lessons from London
Last month, Jen Barr posted a BBC column on our Facebook page about pedestrian rules in Britain. The gist of the article was that, while the British government has 35 rules for pedestrians, nobody follows them and they aren't enforced. Having visited London, I wasn’t surprised. Strict enforcement of pedestrian rules doesn't have much of … Continue reading Lessons from London
New Fairmount Park Plan – Public Presentation
Tomorrow, May 13, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., the Final plan for East and West Fairmount Park will be presented to the public at Smith Memorial Playground. The plan includes many recommendation to improve pedestrian access to and through the park. Chief among them are: new signalized crossings of Kelly Drive at Girard Avenue and … Continue reading New Fairmount Park Plan – Public Presentation
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