Websites, Newsletters, Articles and Activities

Websites

Feet First http://www.feetfirst.info/

Seattle Pedestrian Master Plan http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ped_masterplan.htm

Walk Score: http://www.walkscore.com/

UW Rec Sports Running and Walking Maps: http://depts.washington.edu/ima/IMA_trailMaps.php

The Walking Site: http://www.thewalkingsite.com/

America's Walking: http://www.pbs.org/americaswalking/resources.html

AARP: http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/walking/a2004-12-20-walking.html

King County Focus on Employees: http://www.metrokc.gov/employees/esmm/walking.aspx

UW Health Sciences Library: http://healthlinks.washington.edu/search.jsp?id=HealthLinks&term=&select=HealthLinks&q=Walking&submit=Go

Gmaps Pedometer: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com
Precisely calculate point-to-point distance of your walking trip. It's easy. Type "Seattle" in the "Jump To" box, then zoom to the start of your commute walk; click on the "Start Recording" button and you're set to go. Put the curser over your starting point on the map and double click, move the curser along the course of your walk stopping to double click at each point where your path turns. If you're having trouble, click on "Usage Instructions" and follow the easy step-by-step instructions.

Articles

Walking, by Richard Weil, MEd, CDE on Medicine Net.com