The number of Philadelphia traffic deaths increased by 88% in 2020 and more than 100 people have been killed in traffic crashes in 2021. Street art murals are a cost effective measure that simultaneously calms driver speeds and beautifies city streets. Traffic deaths in Philadelphia are trending up since 2019, but the budget for life … Continue reading Art Crosswalks: A Visually Appealing Solution To Protecting Pedestrians That Works
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Austin Freeman
Our November Pedestrian of Philadelphia is writer and Philly resident Austin Freeman. Learn more about his experiences as a pedestrian, and feel free to reach out to feetfirstphilly@cleanair.org if think you or someone you know would make a great Pedestrian of Philadelphia. What is your experience as a pedestrian on an average day? How long … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Austin Freeman
World Day of Remembrance For Traffic Victims Comes As Traffic Violence Is On The Rise
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims took place this past weekend amidst a year of rising pedestrian fatalities from traffic crashes. This was a global event to remember the millions who have been killed or seriously injured due to traffic violence and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families, and communities … Continue reading World Day of Remembrance For Traffic Victims Comes As Traffic Violence Is On The Rise
Send Us Your Pics Of New Roads With Old Sidewalks
Delaware Avenue Near Reed Street Few things are more frustrating than a fresh paved street with a broken sidewalk running along it. Sadly, Philadelphia puts the burden of costly sidewalk repairs on property owners who often can’t afford to have the work done, and absentee landlords who rent their property out with little or no … Continue reading Send Us Your Pics Of New Roads With Old Sidewalks
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Maya Frydman
What is your experience as a pedestrian on an average day? How long do you walk/roll? Walking is my primary form of transportation, followed by public transit and biking. Even for those latter two, I walk to get to transit lines and sometimes switch to walking my bike if I don’t feel comfortable biking on … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Maya Frydman
PARK(ing) Day Is Tomorrow: Come See Us At 18th & Chestnut Streets
Park(ing) Day is an annual event, held globally on the third Friday of September. Park(ing) Day promotes awareness for public space, especially in urban areas, and how it can be more pedestrian friendly. Many cities are designed to prioritize cars over people, but Park(ing) Day allows cities to reimagine public spaces, like parking spots. This … Continue reading PARK(ing) Day Is Tomorrow: Come See Us At 18th & Chestnut Streets
Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt Is Back
Join our fun Virtual Scavenger hunt at Tacony Creek park, now through August 15. Tacony Creek Park stretches from Northwest Philadelphia to the Juniata neighborhood in North Philadelphia and is accessible from several neighborhood gateways.. The trail spans over 4 miles through 300 acres and the park is home to over 100 species of birds … Continue reading Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt Is Back
Explore Clark Park in West Philly This June For Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt is coming to Clark Park for the very first time! Clark Park is located in West Philadelphia along Woodland, Baltimore, and Elmwood Avenues and was established in 1895. The park extends over nine acres and has its own friends group known as the Friends of Clark Park (FOCP) which was founded … Continue reading Explore Clark Park in West Philly This June For Our Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Feet First Philly Joins The Livable Communities 2020 Action Plan
Feet First Philly joins the Livable Communities 2020 Action Plan in asking for $31.3 Million in operating and capital funds to be restored or reallocated to the City’s budget. These resources support the findings of the Budget Community Engagement process, and prioritize three key areas, parks, housing, and cleaner and safer streets - including addressing … Continue reading Feet First Philly Joins The Livable Communities 2020 Action Plan
Feet First Philly and Temple University Bring Back Walk Audit Certification For Second Semester
This spring Feet First Philly partnered with Temple University’s Office of Sustainability to bring a second walk audit certification to campus. Students who completed the introductory walk audit course were offered the opportunity to engage in a more focused qualitative walk audit concentrating on a single intersection instead of a corridor. The virtual walk audit … Continue reading Feet First Philly and Temple University Bring Back Walk Audit Certification For Second Semester
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