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Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in the day. Not only is walking a great way to get exercise, it's a mode of transportation nearly everyone can use. Remember, walking is a healthy way to travel - for both you and the environment.

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• Back to School - Walking Safety Tips: Does your child walk to the bus stop or to school? Take a few minutes to review important safety tips with your child.

Highlighted Information

• Great Places to Walk: Learn about great places to walk in Olympia. Walking - It's good for you and the environment.
• Crossings and Sidewalks: Want information about pedestrian crossings, curb ramps for wheelchairs or have a sidewalk obstruction? Visit our general information page.

Walking Network

• Olympia's Sidewalk Program includes a long-term prioritized list of needed sidewalks on major streets.
• Parks and Pathways page provides information on the sidewalks funding measure.
• Olympia Parks and Trails: Visit the Parks, Arts and Recreation pages to learn about Olympia's parks and trails.
• Walking and Driving Roundabout: Visit to learn more about driving or walking modern roundabouts.
• Walk Olympia! Brochure: A printer version of the brochure that provides valuable pedestrian safety information.

Links:

• For information about Chehalis Western Trail or the Yelm-Tenino Trail, contact Thurston County at (360) 786-5595 or view online at www.thurston-parks.org.

Contacting Public Works

• Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507 (directions)
• Hours: M - F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
• 360.753.8588, TTY 360.753.8270
• publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us
• Public Works home page.