WalkMassachusetts Network: March Meeting Recap

The WalkMassachusetts Network held its second network meeting on Wednesday, March 16th. Members ranged from WalkBoston staff and board members, resident advocates from community groups, Mass in Motion coordinators, and representatives on various municipal boards and commissions. Attendees started off by giving their communities a ‘grade’ for how well they approached sidewalk snow removal which was then followed by a quick presentation from Program Manager, Miranda Briseño, on some of what she has learned in her research including: how to address non-compliance with snow removal requirements, funding a sidewalk snow removal program, and the importance of collaboration across regions and from state agencies. 

WalkBoston plans to soon release a report with general guidance and best practice recommendations gleaned from other New England communities to encourage municipalities and regional and state agencies to implement comprehensive snow removal programs. 

If you haven’t already joined, visit walkmanetwork.org to learn more and sign up to receive emails about upcoming events and programming. We also hope you’ll join us for our next network meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 1 pm via Zoom to discuss advocating for transportation and mobility improvements during your community’s budgeting process. Register to attend here!