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
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
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