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 […]
Get Out 2.0: How to Safely Enjoy the Outdoors with Kids During COVID Outdoor activity and nature are so important for our mental and physical health during COVID. But how do parents and caretakers get kids outside safely in their neighborhoods and beyond? Last summer, Walk San Francisco and the San Francisco Safe Routes to […]
Join Walk San Francisco and neighbors in a new effort to 'daylight' dangerous streets in Supervisorial District 5 neighborhoods (Hayes Valley, Western Addition, Fillmore, Japantown, Lower Haight, Cole Valley, Duboce Triangle, Haight Ashbury, Inner Sunset). Daylighting makes streets safer by making people walking and driving more visible at intersections by moving parking spaces back from […]
What's a walking school bus? With more students returning to in-person learning, we want to support many getting to school in people-powered ways! A ‘walking school bus’ brings together a group of kids who walk a regular route to school together with a supervising adult. Kids can join in at any point along the way. Walking […]
San Francisco is 7 x 7 miles. Ever thought of walking the entire perimeter? You’re in luck! Circle the City is an incredible journey that takes you around the entire city over six separate segments. Click here to buy your ticket Our WalkLab volunteers have once again put together an incomparable route with Circle the […]
What's a walking school bus? With more students returning to in-person learning, we want to support many getting to school in people-powered ways! A ‘walking school bus’ brings together a group of kids who walk a regular route to school together with a supervising adult. Kids can join in at any point along the way. Walking […]
How you can push for safe streets for all ages Join Walk SF for a two-part online training via Zoom on how to advocate for safe streets as an older adult. In Part One on June 29 at 4:00PM, we’ll discuss what makes streets safe or unsafe for older adults, and how streets can be […]
They're about to take away our oceanside park Since April 2020, car-free space on Great Highway has attracted thousands of daily visitors of all ages and abilities to this new waterfront park and promenade. During the pandemic, it has been one of the city’s most visited recreational spaces, second only to Golden Gate Park. Besides creating […]
