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Serve on the Oregon Walks Board!
Are you passionate about pedestrian safety? Do you believe everyone--kids, those who use mobility devices, our elders--should be able to access their daily needs on foot? Do you want to support and guide events, education, and advocacy that work toward creating more walkable communities?
If so, consider joining our board! We are seeking folks who want to lend a hand toward guiding our organization!
If you want to know more, contact Zachary at zachary@oregonwalks.org.
How Do We Make Safer Streets?
We partner with community-based groups and organizations to listen and learn what walking issues are important to them.
We advocate with our partners for better laws, more sidewalks and signed crosswalks, education programs, community improvements designed for pedestrians, and increased funding to support these activities.
Looking for a Walk?
Look no further! Explore our calendar of events that includes not only walks but other walking-related events happening in the Portland area.
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“Living Without Refuge” is an Article You Won’t Want to Miss
In October of 2022, Brett Zimmerman reached out to Oregon Walks in search of an organizational host for his capstone project at Simmons University. As a firefighter/EMT with Portland Fire & Rescue, Brett is all too familiar with the reality of traffic violence. After years of responding to crises that often felt evitable, Brett wanted …
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2023 Walkstars: Get your tickets today!
Each year, members and supporters of Oregon Walks gather to break bread, celebrate, honor, and raise funds for the organization. We call this event–this party!–Walkstars. This year we are gathering on Saturday, September 30th at Zenger Farms from 5-7:30pm. We are incredibly excited to come together, in person, for the first time in years. We …
Honoring Portland’s Beloved Jeanie Diaz
Over the years, Oregon Walks programming has been made possible by incredible partners who put their time, energy, and passion for community into everything they do. When we reached out to the Multnomah County Library on Belmont last year as our Black to Nature Walking Series launched, Jeanie Diaz responded with excitement to engage. As …