OREGON WALKS

Oregon Walks is dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive throughout Oregon.

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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.

Portland Public Schools Safe Routes to School walk at Scott Elementary

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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Read the Latest

Clear The Corners, Pedestrian Peaking Around a Parked Car

Clear the Corners

By Oregon Walks | August 30, 2019

If you have walked anywhere in Portland you know how difficult and dangerous it can be to cross when cars are parked close to the intersection.

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Weston Awards 2019: Calling All Walkstars!

By Oregon Walks | August 30, 2019

Mark your calendars for the 2019 Weston Awards on Friday, November 8th! Join us as we celebrate walking in Oregon. Put on your dancing shoes (or most comfortable walking shoes:) and sashay on over to Portland’s downtown Hilton. Together, we will honor the walkstars in our communities and the crucial work Oregon Walks does to …

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