Neighborhood Walk Series in August to Support Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

Issaquah residents have partnered with local pedestrian activists Feet First to create a series of fun neighborhood walks throughout August and September, according to a news release.

The Feet First neighborhood walks are intended to motivate people who live, work and play in Issaquah to explore their environment, share their observations and encourage people to walk more. Trained Neighborhood Walking Ambassadors will facilitate walks and conversation to highlight what they love about their community and how they can make their neighborhood safer, easier and more inviting to walk in. Information will be collected and incorporated into the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan.

Feet First has been working with the City of Issaquah to improve the City’s walkability. Director of the Office of Sustainability, David Fujimoto said, “The City is interested in highlighting walking as part of creating a healthy place to live, and encouraging people who are excited about that mission to become Walking Ambassadors for Issaquah.”  Walks will take place all over the city. Popular locations with the ambassadors include Downtown, the Highlands and Gilman Boulevard.

The Issaquah Neighborhood Walk Series plays an important role in inspiring a shift to foot-friendly development in Issaquah by giving participants the chance to share observations and recommendations, which will be included in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan.

Walk details can be viewed on Feet First’s website as well as on MeetUp

What:              Issaquah Neighborhood Walk Series

When:             August, 10th, 11th, 20th, 30th, and September 22nd

See Calendar at: www.feetfirst.org or by calling 206-652-2310 ext. 4

“We imagine a different way of people who live, work and play to connect with their surroundings," said Feet First Executive Director Lisa Quinn. "The Issaquah Neighborhood Walks Series help people take steps towards improving personal and environmental health, all while sharing knowledge.”