Feet First

09/22/2026

There are so many great things about walking that it's hard to keep track of them all :) but our volunteer Tina is here to remind us of one that doesn't always get a lot of attention - the link to creativity!

Have you noticed that suddenly you come up with a solution to a problem you’ve been working on for a while after just a brief walk? Yes, the fresh air, […]

09/13/2026

We're thrilled to have Tina Murphy take on the "Take a WAlk" duties for Feet First! Tina Murphy is a translator, language teacher, and full time walker. She is currently exploring Asia by foot and by train.

Tina is sad she'll miss this walk, but you should go!

A local group that plans neighborhood walks has just organized a new one for the Ballard area: The 10-mile Jimothy Jaunt is happening October 11.

05/12/2026

A belated but nonetheless heartfelt THANK YOU to our Jane's Walk walk leaders this year (so far)! Liz, Cathy, Jake, Curtis, Chris and Val, Ellen - everyone did great work and we appreciate you! Julia has a walk yet to come - June 6th, you can read more about it here - seattledcc.org/janes-walk !!

Information about DCCs augmented reality Jane's Walk and imagining the future of downtown Seattle with family and friends

05/05/2026

We deeply appreciate your support of our work, and our walks. 5/5 Tuesday is also GiveBIG day this year. If you are able to help us, please follow this link for details :)

Https://Feetfirst.org/help-feet-first-advocate-for-walkable-communities-2

05/01/2026

Jane's Walk Weekend! Hope to see you out there :) If you haven't already found a walk (or two, or three) check out the list and sign up as needed from our page here:

... to inspire people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities and connect with neighbors.

04/24/2026

Jane's Walks are starting soon! Like this weekend soon! So go check out all the walks we have for you, sign up for the ones you want to attend, and let's get out there!

... to inspire people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities and connect with neighbors.

04/01/2026

Jane's Walk weekend is coming soon! Feet First is looking for walk leaders either for the May 1-3 weekend or later on in May (hey, we're flexible!) And don't worry if you've never led a walk before - we're happy to help! You can read lots more at the link below, and reach out to us if you have questions or need more information.

Keep an eye here and on our blog for announcements as we get walks scheduled too!

Jane’s Walk is an international annual celebration of the life of Jane Jacobs and the power of walkable communities. As the regional sponsors for Jane’s Walk, Feet First is looking […]

03/15/2026

At Feet First we have been lucky to work with many wonderful, amazing people - we are grateful for all our volunteers and staff. Sadly, we recently lost one of those people. Rest in peace, Beau.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of transportation activist Beau Morton. Beau was a stalwart advocate for alternative transportation. He was a founding member of the […]

02/17/2026

Great walk Sunday! Thanks to the friends and volunteers who made it out, and special thanks to Federal Way Councilmember Martin Moore! And to Steve Gorcester as well!