A ‘walking school bus’ brings together a group of kids who walk a regular route to school together with a supervising adult, and kids can join in at any point along the way. Walking school buses make it safer and easier for more students to get to school powered by their own two feet. Thinking about starting a walking school bus next year? You’re […]
Do you ever feel like crossing the streets is a game of risk? Come learn how to advocate for safe streets for seniors like you. In the second installment of this online training series, we'll discuss how to assess a street or intersection to determine safety issues. Note: no need to have attended the first training […]
Do you ever feel like crossing the streets is a game of risk? Come learn how to advocate for safe streets for seniors like you. In the first part of a two-part online training, we’ll discuss what makes streets unsafe for us currently. Then we’ll focus on how streets can be changed to provide safer […]
Outdoor activity and nature are so important for our mental and physical health during coronavirus. But how do parents and caretakers get kids outside safely in their neighborhoods and beyond? Walk San Francisco, together with the San Francisco Safe Routes to School Partnership, is hosting a webinar to give you the inspiration and information you […]
Do you ever feel like crossing the streets is a game of risk? Come learn how to advocate for safe streets for seniors like you. In the second installment of this online training series, we’ll discuss how to assess a street or intersection to determine safety issues. Note: no need to have attended the first […]
The city must find ways to reduce traffic congestion, which creates serious health, safety, equity, and climate consequences for us all. Congestion pricing is an incredibly promising solution; London, Stockholm, Milan, and Singapore are successfully taming traffic by charging a fee to drive into or within downtown areas. What could congestion pricing look like in San Francisco and how can […]
The 16th annual Peak2Peak 13 miles. 10 peaks. Peak2Peak is the ultimate urban walking adventure you'll never forget. Don't miss this spectacular day of exploration through San Francisco. Our expert volunteers have created a top-secret, unique route exploring hidden trails, stunning vistas, and off-the-beaten-path treasures in our beautiful city. This year’s route is self-guided and designed in […]
Last year, 6,590 people were hit and killed while walking in the United States — the highest number in 30 years. In the new book, Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America, journalist Angie Schmitt shows us that these deaths are not unavoidable “accidents.” They don’t happen because […]
An enchanting tour through hidden trails along the waterfalls, lakes, and ponds of Golden Gate Park. The perfect event for avid walkers and runners, this route guides participants through some of the most scenic parts of Golden Gate Park. Our wonderful WalkLab volunteers (Nancy Botkin, Mike Smith, and Eric Chase) have meticulously created a map […]
