Oregon Walks, sponsored by PBOT, is encouraging folks to enjoy the start of fall by going on and leading walks in their neighborhood during the month of September with their Steptember program. Walktober, Steptember’s predecessor, was developed as the “Pedalpalooza for walking,” and this year’s event is the next iteration of the idea.
Oregon Walks is an organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive throughout the state. They partner with community-based groups and organizations; advocate with partners for better laws, more sidewalks and signed crosswalks, education programs, community improvements designed for pedestrians and increased funding to support these activities; and have a calendar of events that include not only walks but other walking-related events in the Portland area.
Some walks currently on their calendar are a Dementia Friendly Walking Group, BrooklynPDXScenes, that highlights some of the quirky aspects of the Brooklyn neighborhood and AARP NeighborWalks.
For those interested in leading a walk, Oregon Walks has suggestions for deciding what your walk will be about, tips for planning the route and advice for spreading the word. Check out oregonwalks.org/steptember to find a walk to join, submit a walk and more.
