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Livable Streets workshop

November 9, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 7:21 am - Closed

Feet First will be sharing the results of their walking audit near UW along with Seattle Children’s.

Feet First is coordinating a walking audit of the area on Saturday, Nov. 6th and will be sharing results of the audit at the workshop. Come and share your thoughts about how to make the area more walkable. To join the walking audit email info@feetfirst.info or call 206-652-2310.

Attend the Livable Streets workshop and help identify potential projects including:

Bike and Pedestrian improvements, like better access to the Burke Gilman Trail and other ways to improve local streets so people of all ages and abilities feel safe biking and walking;

Intelligent Transportation Systems using technology to give drivers more information; and

Corridor improvements increasing safety for all users.

People of all ages are invited to participate. The workshop will have lots of kid-friendly activities, including:

Free bike helmets with complimentary fitting

Bicycle safety and fun workshop – Kids, bring your bike!

Learn how to be a safe and smart pedestrian

Saturday, November 13, 2010
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gould Hall, University of Washington
3949 15th Ave NE
224 Gould Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-5726

Click here for a map and directions

RSVP: LivableStreets@seattlechildrens.org

Closed. Tags: Feet First, Laurelhurst, safety, U District, walking audit. events

Neighborhood Walk & Talk this Saturday

November 4, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 10:59 am - Closed

Feet First is conducting a neighborhood walk & talk this Saturday in Laurelhurst

We’ll provide the maps, clipboards and cameras all you need to bring are your ideas. You are only limited by your own creativity!

Seattle Children’s Hospital has designated $2 million towards bike and pedestrian projects; it’s your turn to weigh in on the projects and ideas. This is a family event…all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend this audit.

This two-hour walk and talk from 10am to 12pm will explore proposed new pedestrian signals that are designed to make it easier to access the Burke-Gilman.

We’ll take a look at necessary signage to go by foot easier and physical to around Seattle Children’s and new curb ramp improvements. We’ll also take a look at the new configuration to reduce the number of crashes at 25th and Blakeley Street.

Your pictures, ideas, recommendations will be shared at the Livable Streets Workshop on November 13th. More details about that event here.

Neighborhood Walk & Talk
Saturday, November 6, 2010
10am-12pm
Meet at the “Giraffe” Entrance at Seattle Children’s at 4800 Sand Point Way NE

If you would like to be a part of this Walk & Talk, please contact:

Lisa Quinn
Feet First
lisa@feetfirst.info
206-652-2310

Closed. Tags: Burke-Gilman, Feet First, Laurelhurst, U District. events

Help SDOT decide how to spread the word about safety

November 3, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 7:13 am - 1 Comment

From SDOT:

With the onset of winter weather, vehicle and pedestrian collisions are at their highest, so it’s important to make drivers and walkers more aware of their surroundings. This holiday season, the Seattle Department of Transportation is looking to raise awareness and greatly reduce the number of vehicle and pedestrian collisions with its Center City Pedestrian Safety Campaign. Take a short survey and help us figure out the best way to spread the word.

The survey questions are largely about last year’s campaign (which I don’t recall). But even if you don’t remember, you can still offer your feedback to guide this year’s Center City Holiday Pedestrian Safety Campaign.

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Mobility planning kickoff

November 2, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 7:01 am - Closed

Neighbohood groups in South Lake Union and Lower Queen Anne are holding a mobility planning kickoff meeting this Thursday. The mobility plan will integrate the various studies and current projects in these areas to create an overall transportation plan.

Join Mayor Mike McGinn, City Council Transportation Chair Tom Rasmussen & City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw at the Kick-Off Open House for the SLU and Uptown Queen Anne Mobility Plan, Thursday Nov. 4; Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, 4:30 p.m.

The organizers are seeking input from the community on connecting the two neighborhoods, planning for a multi-modal transportation system and growing the transit options, as well as enhancing the street experience. You can find more and RSVP at the meeting’s facebook page.

There will also be an opportunity to review and comment on the Thomas Street green street proposal. Here’s an editorial from Publicola on the deficiencies in the design of the green street.

Closed. Tags: green street, Lower Queen Anne, planning, South Lake Union. events

Walk & Talk with Nick Licata in Yesler Terrace

October 31, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 11:19 am - Closed

Feet First is hosting another Walk & Talk, this time with council member Nick Licata in the neighborhood of Yesler Terrace.

Community leaders will lead a short walk, stopping at three locations to illustrate Yesler Terrace’s future redevelopment opportunities, specifically with regard to walkability, connectivity and access to area amenities.

Feet First Walk & Talk events are designed to showcase area redevelopment that incorporates features to promote walking and to make people more aware of the importance of walkable communities.

Walk & Talk participants will have the unique opportunity to learn how the Yesler Terrace neighborhood will be transformed into a more walkable and livable area. The walk will end with a reception.

Tickets are $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Sign-in begins this Tuesday at 5 pm at the Yesler Community Center at 917 E Yesler Way and the walk will last from 5:30 to 6:30 with a reception afterward.

Closed. Tags: Feet First, Yesler Terrace. events

Seattle Art Walks

October 19, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 1:57 pm - Closed

City Councilmember Nick Licata has created a site to identify Seattle’s many neighborhood art walks. From Madison Park to Ballard to Georgetown and everything in between, this gives you a good overview of where you can go to walk and experience local art.

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Trees to be planted along S Columbian Way

October 8, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 6:15 am - Closed

This Sunday from 8 am to 12:30, volunteers will be planting up to 100 trees along South Columbian Way near the VA Medical Center.

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Currently this stretch of road is somewhat barren and the addition of these trees will make the street much greener and more friendly for taking a stroll.

The new trees will be planted on South Columbian Way from South Oregon Street to Beacon Avenue South and adjacent streets. They will “green” the neighborhood, helping to transform this well-traveled corridor into a pedestrian and bike-friendly boulevard. The trees to be planted include nine different species to reflect the diversity of Seattle’s population and many diverse countries involved in similar events on this important date. The effort will supplement SDOT’s paving project on Columbian Way that is now nearing completion.

Visit the SDOT blog for more information.

Closed. Tags: Beacon Hill, SDOT, trees. events

Mobility planning kickoff for South Lake Union and Queen Anne Uptown

October 3, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 7:11 am - Closed

With many projects in progress impacting the South Lake Union and Lower Queen Anne areas, Several groups in South Lake Union and Lower Queen Anne are starting a project to create a mobility plan for the area. This mobility plan will incorporate elements from the various studies and current transportation projects for these areas.

Join Mayor Mike McGinn, City Council Transportation Chair Tom Rasmussen & City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw at the Kick-Off Open House for the SLU and Uptown Queen Anne Mobility Plan, Thursday Nov. 4; Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, 4:30 p.m.
Special program at 5:30 pm

The project team is looking for community input on how to connect the neighborhoods, planning for an integrated multi-modal transportation system, and enhancing the street experience. You can find more information and RSVP on facebook

Closed. Tags: Lower Queen Anne, planning, South Lake Union. events

Mercer West Kick-Off Open House

September 18, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 9:15 am - Closed

The city is hosting an Open House next Tuesday on the Mercer West project. This project will provide two-way access for vehicles between Elliott Ave and I-5, among other things:

Widening Mercer between Dexter Avenue N and Fifth Avenue N, including the underpass at Aurora to provide three lanes in each direction, left-turn lanes, wider sidewalks, and a bicycle path;

Converting Mercer Street to two-way operation with two lanes in each direction and turn pockets between Fifth Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N;

Converting Roy Street to a two-way street with bicycle lanes between Fifth Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N;

Creating a new Sixth Avenue N connection between Mercer and Harrison streets; and

Closing Broad Street to re-connect the street grid between Ninth Ave N and Fifth Ave N.

This project is largely vehicle-oriented, but wider sidewalks along Mercer, and reconnecting the street grid will be much-needed improvements for getting around the area by foot.

To learn more about the project and offer your feedback, attend the kick-off meeting this Tuesday from 4:30 – 7 pm at Seattle Center. More information can be found on the project page.

Closed. Tags: City of Seattle, design, events, Mercer West. events

Thornton Creek Nature Walk

September 16, 2010: published by Troy Heerwagen at 5:09 pm - Closed

This Saturday, join Feet First for a nature walk at Thornton Creek at 10 am:

This two hour walk is guided by Ruth Williams, Thornton Creek Alliance and Chas Redmond, Boardmember of Feet First. The walk begins at Meadowbrook Ponds and ends at Mathews Beach. Enjoy two parks, the creek, and the learn about the many creatures that call the watershed home.

There is a $5-10 suggested donation and the walk begins and ends at Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE:

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