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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 are walkable. 

Will 2012 be the year you go Feet First?

our 2012 Legislative Agenda

Feet First's commitment to Safe Routes to School for our children is a key part of what we do. Children, parents, teachers and policy makers around the state have benefited from our advocacy, training, walking audits, and more. All of this work is made possible, in part, by funding through Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

The 2012 budget will be another difficult one for the Legislature, with many proposals already made for cutting spending and raising revenues. Whatever comes out of Olympia, we need YOUR help to make sure the State continues to fund Safe Routes to School.

Feet First is advocating in Olympia to get Safe Routes to School added to any proposed statewide transportation funding package. We'll be meeting with legislators at Transportation Advocacy Day January 31st

It's important to remind legislators that demand for Safe Routes funding has more than doubled over the past six years. During the 2011-2013 biennium, WSDOT received 124 applications totaling $43 million dollars that were received from various localities around the state. Unfortunately, there was only enough money available to fund 29 of these applications, totaling $11 million dollars.

Please take a few minutes to let your legislators know that the small investment in Safe Routes to School is important to you. Click here if you are not sure of your legislators.

Background information and sample letter can be found in PDF form here.

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.

Take a look at our past Walk & Talk in West Seattle around the Triangle with Seattle Councilmember Tom Rasmussen or our Walk & Talk along the waterfront led by Seattle Councilmember Sally Bagshaw.

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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 Feet First Agenda City.

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.

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.