Executive Director’s Letter
2021 is here. I have never waited with such anticipation to turn the page on a calendar before. My relief that 2020 was over was short-lived as we witnessed an armed insurrection at our nation’s Capitol. As we once again wrestle with how to rise above the madness, I remain hopeful that 2021 will be a healthier, happier year as vaccines begin to reach our most vulnerable, and dream for a federal government that leads rather than divides.
WalkBoston continues to advocate for shared streets, safer crossings, and lower driving speeds statewide. Looking internally, we have begun racial equity training for our Board and staff and will launch our strategic planning process in February.
We embraced going virtual as an organization and in our work, saying goodbye to Old City Hall in November and adapting our walk audit process to Zoom (see article). We are committed to having a physical office again someday, and continue to work virtually and gather monthly for socially-distanced walks in the meantime. Our new mailing address is: 405 Waltham Street, Suite 309, Lexington, MA 02421.
As we navigate through the beginning of an already-trying-yet-hopeful year, we look forward to hosting our 31st Annual Celebration on March 24. We hope you join us virtually! Stay tuned for more details to come. And though things look a lot more virtual, our mission remains the same: to make walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage more vibrant communities. As always, thank you for your continued support and advocacy.
This article was featured in WalkBoston’s January/February 2021 newsletter.
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