[nfbwatlk] FW: footprints november: purpose and partners

Mon Nov 23 22:02:34 UTC 2009

FYI, my son, Cosmo, attends John Muir Elementary and Jim has lead a walking school bus as part of the grant that Feet first is involved with there.

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November 2009  

Dear Friend of Feet First,

One of the rewarding parts of working at Feet First is the opportunity to work with amazing partners. From schools, community and neighborhood associations, government agencies, tribal nations, nonprofits and businesses, our work is more meaningful and effective when we work together.

In October, Feet First partnered with Safe Kids Seattle a program of Harborview Medical Hospital on a month long project at Concord Elementary School. The pedestrian safety activities took place throughout the month of October starting with International Walk to School Day and ending on Halloween. A group of families and students also met at nearby Marra Farm to walk together as part of a "walking school bus" for both events.  The project impacted over 300 students, parents and teachers and contributed to increased pedestrian safety.

Our partnership with Safe Kids, provided funding for film equipment for the school journalism class.  The new equipment will allow the students to film a number of videos and Public Service Announcements focusing on walking and biking to school.  The educational awareness videos will be shown to students throughout the year. 

We continue to build our Green Feet program at John Muir Elementary School.
We organized four walk to school day events. Sound Transit was a key partner at all of the events. One of the walking school buses left with Zapgridlock, Sound Transit's mascot and joined a walk from the Mt. Baker Link Light Rail Station. 

Earlier this month, a critical report was released by Transportation For America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, highlighting the continued national tragedy of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the U.S., and points to policies and projects that states and municipalities can implement to make it safer and more convenient to walk. In Washington State alone, there were 126 reported deaths from 2007-2008. This number is not acceptable. Now more than ever, we welcome you as a partner in our work-become
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And if you work for King County and take part in the Employee Giving Program consider a gift to Feet First our code is 9006. You can reach the pledge form by clicking on www.kingcounty.gov/employees/giving/CatalogAndForms.aspx

Thank you for your continued support.

I would love to see you person. Join us on Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. for a walk, talk and show at the Central Cinema. More details about the event are below. 

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your footprint

CD Street Stories: Showcase Event
Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m
1411 21st Ave, (Central District) Seattle 

Join us as we host our annual neighborhood showcase event. This year we highlight the Central District through our CD Street Stories.

Feet First worked with youth from the Central District area to combine the art of story telling with a web based tool called Yodio. We invited youth from the neighborhood to take pictures of the pedestrian and cycling environment in the central district.

Come together to learn, share and explore how students view where they live, attend school and spend time with friends. Raw and uncut, these are their stories.  You'll be surprised by what you see and learn.  

The three top multimedia videos will receive a Canon ELPH digital camera!

Come prepared to take a short walk around the neighborhood. before we view the Yodios and meet the young film makers. The suggested donation is $25.
Your event entry includes beer, wine and non alcoholic beverages and food.
Plus one free raffle ticket with a chance to win: 

*	2 tickets to Seattle Symphony 

*	2 adult day ski passes for Stevens Pass 

*	One pound of fudge from Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory 

*	$25 Gift Certificate and Pure Flavor cookbook from Sugar Mountain 

*	Bottle of wine from AOC Travel Guide 

*	Family pass to Woodland Park Zoo 

*	10 free Yoga class at The Samarya Center 

*	Two adult passes to the Seattle Art Museum 

*	Cinema Tickets from the Central Cinema 

*	Gift Certificate from Tutta Bella  

*	$25 voucher from Browlick 

Thank you to our generous sponsors:  

*	Central Region Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Council 

*	Central Cinema 

*	Yodio 

For more information, please contact us by emailing elaine at feetfirst.info, calling 206-652.2310, or visiting http://walkcdseattle.blogspot.com/ 

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make a difference 

New Blumenauer Bill Would Expand Safe Routes to School to High Schools

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has just introduced H.R. 4021, the Safe Routes to High Schools Act, to make high schools eligible for federal Safe Routes to School funding. The current federal Safe Routes to School program created in 2005 through SAFETEA-LU is making it safer for more children to walk and bicycle to school all across the country.  The current program is limited to elementary and middle schools (grades K-8).  

Rep. Blumenauer was joined in introducing H.R. 4021 by a bipartisan group of nine other members of the House:  Reps. Bono Mack (R-CA), Capps (D-CA), Cassidy (R-LA), Connolly (D-VA), Filner (D-CA), Holt (D-NJ), Schwartz (D-PA), Welch (D-VT), and Wu (D-OR).

What you can do:
We encourage Safe Routes to School supporters to e-mail your House members with the following message:

I support the federal Safe Routes to School program because it is making it safer for more kids to walk and bicycle to and from school-improving health and safety.

(Insert a sentence or two about your local Safe Routes to School efforts.
If you have a high school that needs Safe Routes to School funding, please add that too.)

I hope you will support the Safe Routes to School program in two ways:
.    Let Chairman Oberstar and Ranking Member Mica know that you support the
provisions in the Surface Transportation      Authorization Act that will
strengthen Safe Routes to School;
.    And, please consider cosponsoring Rep. Blumenauer's H.R. 4021 to allow
high schools to apply for Safe Routes to School funding.

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear back from you on this matter. 

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your help needed

Creative Transitioning from Mayor Elect McGinn

Feet First has been asked by transition team for Seattle Mayor Elect McGinn for feedback as the new administration moves forward.  We would like to extend an invitation to you, to take part in the discussion and creative approach to launching the new city administration. If you live in Seattle, share your feedback by answering the three questions at:
http://new.seattle.gov/
Comments must be received by Monday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m. 

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Attend one of two pubic forums on the SR 520 Design Option

Tuesday, Novmber 24th, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Seattle City Council Committee of the Whole WSDOT Presentation to the Council/Public Comments on the SR 520 West side Designs

Tuesday, November 24th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SR 520 Legislative Workgroup Town Hall Public Meeting, Displays, Public
Forum and Input     
The Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98105 

SR 520 Legislative Workgroup voted 12/2 in favor  of the "A" Westside Design option is also supported  by many Seattle community groups, 46th Dst.
Democrats and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact Virginia Gunby 206-524-2731 or emailing vgunby at aol.com 

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West Seattle Wayfinding & Kiosk Project Moves to Admiral/Alki 

Feet First is working with Admiral and Alki communities on phase two of the West Seattle wayfinding and kiosk project. The phase one involved working with community representatives in the Fauntleroy neighborhood. The project is fundedby the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods with a large project matching
fund grant.   Phase three of the project will include kiosks and wayfinding
signs in Morgan Junction and Alaska Junction. This project will be completed by October 2010.

Admiral Meetings: 

Friday, November 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library Wednesday, November 25, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library Tuesday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  at Hiawatha Community Center Thursday, December 3, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library

Alki meeting dates are yet to be established and there will be subsequent Admiral meeting dates as well.
For more information about this project or to get involved email Holly Zipp at hzipp at yahoo.com or Chas Redmond at credmond at mac.com

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Ten Commandments of Super Foot, the Robert Moses of Sidewalks

Written by our dedicated Feet First Board Member Jack Whisner 

One: Thou shalt have no other modes before the pedestrian.

Two: Thou shalt build sidewalks on arterials that lack them and provide safe pedestrian crossings. 

Three: Thou shalt maintain sidewalks and stairways well. 

Four: Thou shalt teach your children to walk, bike, and take transit safely so you do not have to spend your days as a chauffer. 

Five: Thou shalt provide safe walk ways for children and seniors. 

Six: Thou shalt not encroach into crosswalks with your vehicle. 

Seven: Thou shalt provide good wayfinding for pedestrians. 

Eight: Thou shalt provide frequent, fast, and reliable transit service in urban areas to extend the range of pedestrians. 

Nine: Thou shalt consolidate driveways and manage access on major arterials to improve traffic safety. 

Ten: Thou shalt not covet your neighbor's SUV; thou shall not covet your neighbor's tight buns from walking; thou shalt not covet your neighbor's Jimmy Choos. 

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mark your calendar

Thursday, December 3rd, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Nord Alley Party V Between Main and Jackson in Pioneer Square 2500 Bottles. One Message Join us for the popular art in the alley party at the Nord Building. Check out the amazing art installation inspired by the Northern European Festival of Lights (using recycled bottles). 
RSVP to Nikki Somers by emailing nikki at vogel-hust.com 

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Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1411 21st Ave, (Central District) Seattle CD Street Stories Showcase Event Join us as we host our annual neighborhood showcase event. This year we highlight the Central District through our CD Street Stories.More details about the event are listed above.

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Tuesday, December 8th 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Washington Middle School Walking Audit
Join staff of Feet First and interested parents, students, community members
and school staff for a short walk of the neighborhood to observe conditions
our children face walking to school. Your input is very valuable. Snacks
will be provided. 
To learn more or to RSVP for the event contact Jen Cole by emailing
jen at feetfirst.info or calling 206-652-2310.   

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Thursday, January 28, 2010 all day
Transportation Advocacy Day 
State Capitol, Olympia 

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