National #WeekWithoutDriving is happening from September 29th until October 5th, and you’re invited to join Feet First Philly and the Clean Air Council! We’re asking elected officials, community leaders, and anyone else to step into the shoes of the almost one-third of Americans who don’t drive. So many groups don’t drive - youths, people with … Continue reading Week Without Driving 2025
Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
On April 10, SEPTA released its budget proposal that includes 45% cuts in service - combined with major fare increases, workforce reductions, and a 9 PM curfew for all rail services, to combat a massive budget deficit for the new fiscal year on July 1. This would include a fare increase averaging 21.5% for all … Continue reading Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Matt Stanley Photography LLC/Center City District Philadelphia Open Streets: West Walnut is back in 2025 in Philadelphia! It has returned for four Sundays this spring, beginning April 6 and finishing on April 27, during which seven blocks are closed to vehicular traffic. The seven-block stretch of streets closed to vehicles begins on 18th Street from … Continue reading Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Feet First Philly recently partnered with Neighborhood Garden Trust, Clean Air Council, and AARP Philadelphia to host a community garden tour in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. It was a beautiful day and roughly 15 residents from around the city joined for the tour. Having walkable community greenspace is important to Feet First Philly, and community gardens … Continue reading Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Original American Foundation is a current recipient of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $2000 for community-led projects that make public space enjoyable and safer for pedestrians. Their project funded workshops to teach gardening skills to residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Original American Foundation is an organization created … Continue reading Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Learn About the Tacony Community Development Corporation, a Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Recipient
The Tacony Community Development is excited to present the Storydale Avenue Community Arts Project, funded through the Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program and in collaboration with artist Mat Tomezsko. Founded by residents in 2001, the Tacony Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing commercial and residential support services throughout … Continue reading Learn About the Tacony Community Development Corporation, a Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Recipient
Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
During 2023, Feet First Philly (FFP) hosted multiple walks and webinars, administered walk audits, and held our annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program. Earlier this year, we awarded more projects than ever before, and we are set to award even more at the start of 2024. We’re proud to have engaged with most of the … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s End of Year Recap 2023
Donate And Help Us Fund More Innovative Public Space Enhancement Projects in Philadelphia
We are almost halfway to our goal of $2,000! Thanks to the generosity of pedestrian advocate Peter Kim, all donations over the next 19 days (up to $2,000) will be matched. Help us fund more public space enhancement projects like the Friends of Adaire’s tree planter project which stopped illegal parking on a sidewalk next … Continue reading Donate And Help Us Fund More Innovative Public Space Enhancement Projects in Philadelphia
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
Feet First Philly Joins The Fairmount Park We Walk PHL For A Fun Walk In West Park
Last month, Feet First Philly, represented by Titania Markland, Clean Air Council’s Transportation Outreach Coordinator, joined the Fairmount Park We Walk PHL group for an exciting, welcoming, and fun walk in West Fairmount Park. The group met at Concourse lake in West Philly, and did some stretching exercises before walking and exploring the unique habitat. … Continue reading Feet First Philly Joins The Fairmount Park We Walk PHL For A Fun Walk In West Park
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