Tag Archives: Feet First

09.27 2011

Celebrating the Environment

Celebrating environmentally minded non-profits.We’d like to recognize two of our amazing non-profits that are celebrating their services to the environment this October. On October 7, Washington Conservation Voters (WCV) will celebrate 19 years of environmental advocacy and political action in the State of Washington. EJK is honored to host a table at their annual Breakfast of Champions, and is excited to hear Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mt. Everest, speak.

In addition, Feet First is celebrating 10 years of promoting walkable communities across the state.  Feet First festivities will take place Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the NORD Building in Pioneer Square. Thank you to WCV and Feet First for making Washington a better place to live!

09.07 2010

Walk to School with Feet First’s Safe Routes to School Program

Feet FirstWith fall here and school starting, parents and students once again begin the daily commute to and from school, more likely than not, in cars. According to research cited by Seattle-based non-profit and EJK client, Feet First, up to 25 percent of morning commuter traffic results from parents driving their children to school. That’s a lot of traffic!

Feet First, a 501(c3) organization focused on promoting walkable communities in the Puget Sound region and across Washington State, aims to change this by encouraging more students to walk and ride bikes—rather than ride in cars—to school. The benefits are clear—exercise, fewer cars on the road, safer streets, reduced carbon emissions and closer communities.

Among other initiatives, Feet First promotes Safe Routes to School (SRTS), including a pedestrian safety class, a walking audit and more. You can learn more about Feet First’s SRTS program and how to participate here.

In the spirit of Feet First’s mission and walkable communities, this fall, EJK’s staff has committed to walking, bicycle commuting or taking public transportation to work at least one day a week.

See you on the sidewalk!

EJK Staff