Willamette Pedestrian Coalition changes name to Oregon Walks

Impact: Generally, I foresee a continued positive (win-win) impact for the two complementary modes of travel. However, both modes will likely remain in “competition” for limited active transportation public funding, at all levels, for infrastructure improvements. In the case of pedestrian/walking improvements, for example, these could include funding for new sidewalks and ramps, crosswalk signals, bus shelters, etc.

Oregon Walks + BTA: I see a natural partnership. See the Alliance for Biking & Walking (http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/). Perhaps this will be a focus at the upcoming 2013 Active Transportation Summit in Salem (http://oat-summit.com)?

Huge thanks to all who joined us (and those wanted to join us) on Saturday to celebrate this year’s Weston Winners and to celebrate the new name. It’s an aspirational name we are looking forward to growing into. If Saturday’s awesome crowd is anything to go by, this movement is happening and how! Special thanks to Matt Giraud and to the Oregon Walks Board for their leadership and talent.

I like the new name. I had feared they might choose something that didn’t clearly indicate their mission (see: Northwest Trail Alliance), but “Oregon Walks” is perfect. Short, concise, precise. Nice.

Much better name.

Very exciting. Excellent name. Stellar video introduction.

RE competition for public funding: In Oregon, to be competitive and successful in obtaining active transportation grant funding, most projects need to include improvements for both cycling and walking (and access to transit in urban areas). A grant application focused on a single mode won’t likely succeed.

11 syllables down to 4 – much less of a mouthful. Which is one of the best things about Ms. Routh – she can boil anything down to the essentials and make it bold, accessible, and effective. Kudos to the WPC Board for recognizing her potential and hiring her to lead the organization and transition it into Oregon Walks. I look forward to seeing what happens next!

This is great. Looking forward to the future. Love the new name. The video is excellent as well.

I *love* that tagline.

Congrats on a wonderful event and a fabulous new name. Yay Oregon Walks!

Congrats to you Ms.Routh and your fleet on the change! Pitch perfect.