Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) is the Portland metropolitan region’s pedestrian advocacy organization,
promoting walking conditions that are safe, convenient and attractive for everyone. A non-profit membershipbased
organization founded in 1991, the WPC has championed laws such as “Stop and Stay Stopped” and has been
instrumental in developing the City of Portland’s Pedestrian Master Plan and Design Guide.
Our vision of a walkable* neighborhood is one with sidewalks to key neighborhood destinations, accessible and
frequent crossings, and traffic-calmed streets. A walkable neighborhood is also an area that openly invites people to
walk by intentional design, one that allows people to age comfortably in place and to use walking, biking and transit
as equally convenient transportation options. Imagine a region with accessible neighborhoods for all income levels
and communities. With strong political will and community engagement, this vision can be tomorrow’s reality