Downtown Commuter - Walking

If you live within a couple miles of work, walking is a great way to combine regular exercise with your commute. On average, it takes about 20 minutes to walk one mile.

Walking Incentive: Downtown employees who walk to work for at least 60% of their monthly commute trips are eligible for a one-time-only $25 gift certificate to the Downtown business of their choice. Check out the rules and  general registration form.

Log Your Trips: Register for the Downtown Commuter Program as a walk commuter and become eligible for a reward. Be sure to track all your commute trips on the online Commute Calendar or on a paper calendar.

Monthly Drawing: For every month you walk 60% of your total commute trips, you will be entered in a monthly drawing. You must have a general registration form on file and track all your trips to be eligible.

Walking Resources:

  • Walk Olympia Brochure: Download a copy of our printer-friendly Walk Olympia! Brochure that provides valuable pedestrian safety information.
  • Walking Information on the Web: Visit our Walking page for other useful information.

More Information: 

  • John Keeffe, City of Olympia
  • P.O. Box 1907, Olympia, WA 98507
  • Phone: (360) 753-8181
  • TTY (360) 753-8270
  • Email

Contacting Public Works:

  • Physical Address: 924 7th Avenue, SE, Suite A 
  • Mailing Address:  PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
  • Download printer-friendly (PDF) directions to our office
  • Hours:  Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
  • Phone: (360) 753-8588
  • TTY: (360) 753-8270
  • Email:  Public Works