We Walk PHL, free walking groups carried out in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy, Get Healthy Philly/Division of Chronic Disease Prevention at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, is expanding this fall to six new sites, giving We Walk a presence at 11 parks! New locations include Vernon Park, Clark … Continue reading We Walk PHL is expanding!
Along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Walk
Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway has become an outdoor museum since its construction in the early 20th century. From Alexander Calder’s William Penn atop City Hall to Mark di Suvero’s Iroquois near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this tour highlights the convoluted and unique stories behind the Parkway’s outstanding collection of public art. Come out with Feet … Continue reading Along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Walk
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Emily Morton-Owens
1) What is your experience as a pedestrian? How long do you walk? Why did you decide to walk as your commute? I have never owned a car, so for me, a walking commute is an active and relaxing alternative to public transit (although I do take the trolley and bus in bad weather!). I … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Emily Morton-Owens
#NotaParkingSpot: PPD vs PPA
#NotaParkingSpot is gaining momentum after receiving over 300 submissions in six months. Thank you to everyone who has posted to Twitter or submitted via email. We can’t increase enforcement and ensure safe spaces for pedestrians without the support from pedestrian safety advocates like you. In every post, we tag the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and … Continue reading #NotaParkingSpot: PPD vs PPA
Volunteer at Philly Free Streets 2018
Philly Free Streets is only a month away. Become part of the experience and give back this summer by volunteering at Philly Free Streets on August 11! Philly Free Streets is a people-powered initiative of the City of Philadelphia that temporarily closes streets to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play. This year’s car-free … Continue reading Volunteer at Philly Free Streets 2018
Pedestrian Safety on Spring Garden
Thank you to everyone who came out to support pedestrian safety and the East Coast Greenway on Spring Garden Street! Together we were able to identify issues for safety and comfort along this bustling corridor. What did we find? Participants noted a hostile environment for pedestrians with … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety on Spring Garden
May 2018 Newsletter
Feet First Philly May 2018 Newsletter Protected Bike Lanes on Market Street and JFK Boulevard Construction for the new protected bike lanes on Market Street and JFK Boulevard between 15th and 20th Street started Monday, May 21st, to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety in Center City. The project will be piloted for 9 months. The … Continue reading May 2018 Newsletter
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Susie Perloff
What is your experience as a pedestrian? How long do you walk? Why did you decide to walk as your commute? My office is in my apartment, so I walk about 19 steps to get there from my bedroom, 24 steps from my kitchen. I walk everywhere else, too. Since I work alone, I need … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Susie Perloff
Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Kelly Edwards
What is your experience as a pedestrian? How long do you walk? Why did you decide to walk as your commute? The scenic Philly streets and access to shops and restaurants make Philadelphia a great place for walking. I often walk home from my job at 10th and Spring Garden all the way back to … Continue reading Pedestrians of Philadelphia: Kelly Edwards
Not A Parking Spot Philadelphia: 2017 Overview
In November 2017, Feet First Philly took over the twitter account NotAParkingSpotPhila, an outlet that advocates for pedestrian safety in Philadelphia. In only two months, Feet First Philly has been flooded with submissions, thank you emails, and responses from Philadelphians concerned for pedestrian safety. In total, Feet First Philly has received 40 submissions each violating … Continue reading Not A Parking Spot Philadelphia: 2017 Overview
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