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Walkable communities save lives, improve health and expand economic growth. Our organization continues to advocate and educate to ensure that all communities in Washington state are walkable. Will 2012 be the year you go Feet First? Safe Routes to School International Walk to School Month (IWALK) in October, brought together thousands of schools in a global celebration to make it safer and easier for children to walk to school. Over 50 schools around the state participated in IWALK events. Find out all the details. Become a Feet First member Help us strengthen the voice for people walking throughout Washington by becoming a Feet First member, business member, sponsor, or volunteer. Your commitment demonstrates the importance of walking in all aspects of our lives.
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Our quarterly Walk & Talks Our quarterly Walk & Talks are led by local leaders in neighborhoods going through transition. Perhaps it's a viaduct being replaced, new zoning and bus rapid transit, or a new housing development, our Walk & Talks give you a new perspective on the ins and outs of how an area becomes more walkable. Encouraging Walkable Communities Take a look at our Feet First Agenda. Cities across the state are taking steps to make the places where people live, work and play easier to get to on foot. The City of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Seattle have each met all of the outlined initiatives, which allows them to be a recognized This program is just another way we promote walkable communities. Help us create a more walkable community where you live by joining Feet First today. A Thank You to Drivers from Feet First We are all pedestrians, some of us when we leave the front door, others when we leave a car. Feet First salutes the safe drivers who make our streets and sidewalks work for everyone. Take a look at our eight driving guidelines to help create a more walkable community.
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