The City of Philadelphia has a Streets Department responsible for paving and maintaining roadways, but the City leaves sidewalk maintenance to property owners - many of whom cannot afford to make sidewalk repairs on their own. Philadelphia has over 230 miles of sidewalks in poor condition, which decreases the quality of life and makes walking … Continue reading We’re Launching A #fundsidewalks Campaign To Bring Awareness To Philly’s Broken Sidewalks
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TAKE ACTION: It’s Time To Fund Philly Sidewalks Like The City Funds Streets
Click here to take our action and tell Mayor Kenney to set aside $500k per year for two years to start fixing broken and dangerous sidewalks across Philadelphia. This first step in sidewalk management would require less than 1% of the Streets Department Budget and allow the City to get the ball rolling on creating … Continue reading TAKE ACTION: It’s Time To Fund Philly Sidewalks Like The City Funds Streets
City Reveals Mixed Lane Option For Washington Avenue After Backpedlling From Three Lane Option
Feet First Philly is deeply disappointed that Washington Avenue will not receive the three-lane option, which is the safest repaving and improvement option for all road users. The three-lane option was supported by seven years of public meetings, studies, surveys, which included outreach to 26 RCOs and civic associations, and was publicly announced as the … Continue reading City Reveals Mixed Lane Option For Washington Avenue After Backpedlling From Three Lane Option
Pedestrian Safety Is Thrown Aside In City’s Move To Rescind Final Design Choice For Washington Avenue Improvement Project
Washington Ave Statement Over the weekend, OTIS shamefully backtracked from its final design choice for the Washington Avenue Repaving and Improvement Project. The three lane option received wide support from residents and advocates over seven years of public meetings, studies, surveys, and outreach to 26 RCOs and civic associations and was chosen as the final … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Is Thrown Aside In City’s Move To Rescind Final Design Choice For Washington Avenue Improvement Project
Feet First Philly Announces New Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Winners
For the second consecutive year, Feet First Philly and Clean Air Council partnered with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide a funding opportunity for neighborhoods to enhance public spaces, and we are excited to announce this year’s winners. Before Mini-Grant Funding After Mini-Grant Funding In 2021 we funded seven amazing projects, including the … Continue reading Feet First Philly Announces New Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Winners
Celebrate MLK, Jr Day This Monday By Volunteering At Cobbs Creek Park
In January 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK, Jr.) Holiday into law as a celebration of Dr. King’s immeasurable contribution to the United States and to humankind. In 1994, Congress designated the holiday as a national day of service, marking the third Monday in January every year as the MLK, … Continue reading Celebrate MLK, Jr Day This Monday By Volunteering At Cobbs Creek Park
Feet First Philly Turns 10 And Celebrates A Decade Of Pedestrian Advocacy In 2022
This year, Feet First Philly is celebrating a decade of pedestrian advocacy. With preventable traffic deaths and serious fatalities still occuring, car-centric infrastructure investments, and no plan to fix Philadelphia’s sidewalks, our work is not yet done. But, this year we would like to celebrate the volunteers and partners who have supported us along the … Continue reading Feet First Philly Turns 10 And Celebrates A Decade Of Pedestrian Advocacy In 2022
Art Crosswalks: A Visually Appealing Solution To Protecting Pedestrians That Works
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
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