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One minute, one slide: March 2019 Presentations

One minute, one slide: March 2019 Presentations

By WalkMassachusetts | March 21, 2019

Below are the “One Minute, One Slide” presentations shared by members of the WalkBoston staff at the March 18, 2019 Annual Celebration.

Joey Santana – Introduction

Adi Nochur – Age-Friendly Walking in Boston and beyond

Dorothea Hass – Safe Walking for Healthy and Connected Lives

Brendan Kearney – Language defines a story

Stacey Beuttell – Walkable school campuses

Bob Sloane – I-90: #UnchokeTheThroat was just the beginning


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Want to help make Eastie’s streets safer and more Want to help make Eastie’s streets safer and more accessible for everyone? 🚶‍♀️🚴

Join WalkMassachusetts and GreenRoots for the Day Square Walk Audit! We’ll walk key areas together, discuss local street safety, and spot opportunities to improve walking and biking conditions.

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 22 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Starts at 460 Chelsea St, East Boston 💬 Spanish interpretation available

Everyone is welcome—residents, business owners, and advocates alike!

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Our latest blog post breaks down the Week Without Our latest blog post breaks down the Week Without Driving initiative—a movement built not to shame drivers, but to highlight infrastructure gaps through lived experience, reflection, and policy action. Thank you to Ruth Rosas from @nondriversalliance
for speaking yesterday about this. @weekwithoutdriving 

Key Takeaways:

Dignity & Access: Everyone deserves safe, accessible transit options.

Lived Experience Matters: From activists building 27 bus benches in Spokane to local mayors realizing the critical need for bus shelters, firsthand experience turns abstract policy into real-world change.

Data + Storytelling: Hard statistics combined with personal narratives drive meaningful, equitable transit investment.

Read the full breakdown on our blog to see how communities across the country are turning experience into advocacy.

🔗 Read more: https://walkmass.org/2026/09/16/what-is-week-without-driving/

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Beat the Bay State returns this November! 👟🏃‍♀️ 9 Beat the Bay State returns this November! 👟🏃‍♀️

900 miles. 30 days. 1 shared goal.

Whether you’re walking solo or building an unlimited team with friends, family, and coworkers, join us as we virtually navigate the 900-mile perimeter of Massachusetts!

Here is what you need to know:
Dates: November 1–30
Entry: $20 per person

The Goal: Walk or run anywhere, log your miles, unlock custom milestone badges, and compete for top team titles.

The Mission: 100% of proceeds directly support safer, more accessible walking across the entire state.

Grab your walking shoes, assemble your squad, and get ready to Beat the Bay State!

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What if driving wasn’t an option for you? 🚗❌ Join What if driving wasn’t an option for you? 🚗❌

Join us on Sept 15 at 2 PM for a session with Ruth Rosas, Director of Coalition Building at the Nondrivers Alliance, to discuss the upcoming Week Without Driving (Oct 1–8, 2026).
Discover how this powerful initiative helps secure transportation policies that create accessible mobility for everyone.

🔗 Sign up here: givebutter.com/walkmass-network-sept-2026

‼️ EDIT will be at 2 PM on 9/15, image has incorrect time ‼️ 

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Upcoming walk audits this week and later this mont Upcoming walk audits this week and later this month! Wakefield and Melrose Walk Audits are in line with our Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Accelerating Climate Resiliency Grant! East Boston Walk Audit is in partnership with GreenRoots, Inc.. All are welcome; no expertise required! 

Sign up here! 
Wakefield: bit.ly/3S1SyIR
Melrose: bit.ly/4pAIFhz 
East Boston:  bit.ly/45CeVrs
Clipboards out, crosswalks judged. Casual walks hi Clipboards out, crosswalks judged. Casual walks hit different when you’re building a safer, more walkable Stoneham. 🚶‍♂️✨ Stoneham Transportation  Advisory Committee

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We took to the streets of Salem for a climate & sa We took to the streets of Salem for a climate & safety walk audit along Parker and Proctor Streets—and the data speaks for itself! 🚶‍♀️🌳

From tracking heat islands to observing traffic flow, here is what we saw on the ground:

🚗 Traffic Calming: Road striping and parking enforcement have narrowed streets and slowed down cars, but driver workarounds persist. Without proper curb reveals, vehicles are steering *around* speed bumps, creating new safety hazards.

🌲 Shade Equity: Proctor Street’s tree canopy provided immediate, noticeable cooling. Using heat-mapping data, we are identifying key spots—like vacant retail lots—to plant more trees where walking residents need shade most.

⚡ Micromobility Boom: We spotted 8 different micromobility riders (e-bikes, e-motos, scooters, skateboards), and 100% of them were riding on the sidewalk because the street lacks safe infrastructure and bike parking.

With the Parker Street project on the horizon, now is the time to build connected networks, add curb protections, and make Salem walkable and cool for everyone. 🛠️✨

What street in your neighborhood needs a safety & shade upgrade next? Sound off in the comments! 👇

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🚨 Salem Community Walk Audit! Join WalkMassachuset 🚨 Salem Community Walk Audit! Join WalkMassachusetts & the City of Salem to help make our streets safer, accessible, and more climate-resilient.

🗓 Tues, Aug 25 @ 4:30 PM

📍 Gallows Hill Park Parking Lot

👥 All residents & advocates welcome!

We’ll be auditing Proctor St, Boston St & Highland Ave. Questions? Reach out to eitri@walkmass.org.

Register: bit.ly/3ROb731

#SalemMA #Walkability #SafeStreets #CommunityDesign
🚲👟 After losing his wife Sarah to traffic violence 🚲👟 After losing his wife Sarah to traffic violence, Dan Langenkamp turned tragedy into a powerful movement for safer streets with the @rideforyourlifeorg 

Key takeaways from WalkMassachusetts:
-Put human stories first to turn policy into a personal issue.
 -Pair memory with action by pushing for direct legislative solutions.
 -Unite cyclists and pedestrians to advocate for vulnerable road users together.

Read the full story and learn how to get involved in local events: 👇

🔗 https://walkmass.org/2026/08/21/building-a-movement-for-street-safety-lessons-from-dan-langenkamp-and-the-ride-for-your-life/
#SafeStreets #RideForYourLife #VisionZero #PedestrianSafety #WalkMassachusetts
Major milestone in pedestrian safety! Somerville h Major milestone in pedestrian safety! Somerville has officially gone four years without a single traffic death.

As New England’s most densely populated city, they’re proving that smart, continuous street redesigns save lives. 

That relentless dedication to safer streets is why WalkMassachusetts was so proud to award Somerville a Golden Shoe Award this past April! 

From speed humps and protected bike lanes to lower speed limits, their incremental, practical approach is a model for the entire state. 

Read more about Somerville’s Vision Zero success in the Boston Globe. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/15/metro/somerville-zero-traffic-deaths-three-years/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

 #SafeStreets #VisionZero #Walkability #WalkMassachusetts #SomervilleMA PedestrianSafety
Join WalkBike Worcester and WalkMassachusetts for Join WalkBike Worcester and WalkMassachusetts for a Community Walk of the May/Chandler Roundabouts Project area! Experience the neighborhood on foot and chat with fellow residents about your daily travels.

 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26
 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
 📍Location: Public sidewalk in front of Worcester State University, Sullivan Academic Center
 🖊️ Details: Rain or shine (except severe weather)

RSVP today and visit www.walkbikeworcester.com for more info!
August 19 | Ride & Walk For Your Life 🚲👟 Our stre August 19 | Ride & Walk For Your Life 🚲👟

Our streets belong to everyone. Yet as traffic violence continues to rise, our communities are coming together to demand urgent change.

Organized by @Ride For Your Life,  Families For Safe Streets, and the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition, the Ride & Walk For Your Life event takes place this November during World Day of Remembrance. The event will feature a memorial ride, walk, and rally at the State House as we advocate for vital legislative actions.

Want to help make our roads safer? Join our upcoming Zoom meeting to learn how you can get involved and support the movement.

👉 Register today at https://givebutter.com/walkmass-network-august-2026

👉 Learn more about Ride For Your Life https://rideforyourlife.org/

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On a hot July day, 11 young leaders from Mattapan On a hot July day, 11 young leaders from Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous Youth walked Blue Hill Ave, Cummins Highway, and Woodhaven St to see their neighborhood the way a pedestrian actually experiences it.

Here’s what they found:

🌿The wins: New rain gardens along Cummins Hwy, comforting shade under the Blue Hill Ave green-roof bus shelters, and newfound confidence using Boston 311 to report problems.

🚌 The in-between: Several bus stops but in need of shade, Woodhaven has slow signs but still needs speed bumps and painted lanes.

🌡️ The wake-up calls: Sidewalk temps. climbing to 107°F, missing curb cuts, and several cars parked on the sidewalk, pushing pedestrians into traffic.

As one youth participant put it: "Small things are broken, but they add up."

This is what youth-led advocacy looks like, starting with on-the-ground insights that shape safer streets. 🌱

#Mattapan #WalkAudit #StreetsForPeople #PedestrianSafety #MobilityJustice
Why oversized trucks don’t belong in downtown core Why oversized trucks don’t belong in downtown cores 

📊 The Problem: Heavy trucks are only 2.6% of MA vehicles but cause 28% of cyclist fatalities. 

🛑 Immediate Fixes: Concrete bike barriers, better signal timing, and mandatory blind-spot mirrors/side guards. 

🚛 Rethinking Routes: Ban oversized rigs downtown during peak hours and route freight away from busy cores. 

🚲 Modern Solutions: Transition to high-visibility “cab-forward” truck designs and cargo e-bikes for last-mile delivery. 

Read the full piece: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/09/opinion/trucks-in-downtown-core/
👟 Want safer, cooler, and more accessible streets 👟 Want safer, cooler, and more accessible streets in your community?

Join WalkMassachusetts for upcoming Community Walk Audits! Help us identify solutions for heat islands, flooding, and pedestrian safety.

🗓 Upcoming Dates & Locations:
📍 Salem: Aug 25 @ 4:30 PM | Gallows Hill Park 👉 bit.ly/3ROb731

📍 Stoneham: Aug 27 @ 5:30 PM | Capen St Playground 👉 bit.ly/4pBpi8a

📍 Melrose: Sept 10 @ 4:30 PM | Wyoming Hill MBTA 👉 bit.ly/4pAIFhz

Everyone is welcome to walk, observe, and share ideas! 🚶‍♂️🌳

#SafeMobility #ClimateResilience #WalkAudit #WalkMassachusetts
🚗💨 Are speed cameras coming to Massachusetts roads 🚗💨 Are speed cameras coming to Massachusetts roads?

After years of debate, state senators have proposed a measure allowing automated speed cameras in school zones, safety zones, and active highway construction sites. 

Here’s what you need to know:
📸 The Proposal: Drivers going 11+ mph over the speed limit could face $25–$100 fines. 
🛡️ Privacy Rules: Frontal photos and facial recognition would be strictly banned. 
🚦 The Goal: Reduce speeding and traffic fatalities while freeing up police resources. 

Advocates call it a game-changer for road safety, while critics continue to raise concerns about privacy and enforcement equity. 

Read the full article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/29/metro/massachusetts-speed-cameras-legislature/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

👉 What do you think? Would speed cameras make Mass roads safer, or do you have concerns? Let us know below! 👇
Yesterday, a vigil was held at City Hall for Louis Yesterday, a vigil was held at City Hall for Louisa Gag. Hundreds of community members, her city colleagues, and her family and friends gathered to honor her memory and the incredible work she did for the City of Boston.

Her passing is an immense, tragic loss for our community. Louisa was killed by a truck while cycling to work—a heartbreaking reminder that our streets are not safe enough.

The time for change is now, at both the city and state levels. We demand actionable infrastructure reform. Vision Zero now.

Clip from @bikesnotbombs, thank you for creating + sharing this content and your commitment to bike safety. 💗
Rest in peace, Louisa. A dedicated advocate, a bri Rest in peace, Louisa. A dedicated advocate, a brilliant transportation planner, and a champion for a safer Boston. Thank you for everything you gave to our community. We will redouble our efforts and move forward in your memory. 🕊️
ICYMI: WalkMass is officially an AARP Community Ch ICYMI: WalkMass is officially an AARP Community Challenge grantee! 🎉

We’re bringing a Walk Audit Academy to Roxbury’s Nubian Square later this summer and early fall. We are so grateful for our continued partnership with @aarpmassachusetts and can’t wait to get started! 👟✨

These photos are from our annual Bob Sloane Walk this past spring! 📸 We teamed up with @bostoncyclistsunion for an incredible walk through Nubian Square—and that was just a sneak peek of what’s coming this late summer and fall!
Coffee & Crosswalks: A Neighborhood Safety Chat 🚶‍ Coffee & Crosswalks: A Neighborhood Safety Chat 🚶‍♂️

Ever notice a tricky intersection on your morning walk or wish there was a crosswalk on your usual route? Your everyday experiences are exactly what we need to make our streets safer!

Grab your favorite brew and join us for a casual virtual coffee hour with WalkMassachusetts. No infrastructure degree required—your lived experience is all the expertise you need. Let’s share stories, celebrate what’s working, and discuss the pedestrian safety issues that matter most to you.

🗓 When: July 15 at 1 PM
📍 Where: Virtual 
👉 Register today via Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/walkmass-network-pejb7a
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