The
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) is a 501(c)3 private non-profit
community-based membership organization in the greater Portland metro
area.
We are dedicated to promoting walking and making the
conditions
for walking safe and attractive.
Until 2007, WPC was an entirely volunteer-run organization. In September 2007 we
hired the organization's first Director, a position which has enabled us to increase our profile and
activities and further pedestrian related projects. Our activities are
guided by
the Board of Directors, listed
here. We work with many other
organizations, including the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, to enhance
our effectiveness in advocating for pedestrians.
WPC was established in 1991 to provide an organized voice for
pedestrians, advocate for pedestrian rights and safety, and educate
people about the benefits of walking. Since then, we have worked on
legislation to improve the pedestrian environment, helped to establish
a national pedestrian advocacy group, and raised awareness of
pedestrian issues. Read more about our history
here.
Membership is open at a variety of levels to individuals and
organizations who are interested in supporting pedestrian issues. To
learn more, go to our '
Get Involved' page.
