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One minute, one slide: March 2018 Presentations

One minute, one slide: March 2018 Presentations

By WalkMassachusetts | April 4, 2018

Below are the “One Minute, One Slide” presentations shared by members of the WalkBoston staff at the March 29, 2018 Annual Celebration.

Bob Sloane #UnChokeTheThroat Allston / I-90 Advocacy effort

Stacey Beuttell WalkMassachusetts Network

Adi Nochur Complete Streets in Chelsea

Dorothea Hass Neighborhood Slow Streets

Brendan Kearney #ClearCurbCuts Snow Clearance video


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Nubian Square Community Walk 5/5 ⬇️

New legislation filed by Maura Healey aims to brin New legislation filed by Maura Healey aims to bring clearer rules to e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices—but safety advocates are reminding us to keep the bigger picture in focus.

As Brendan Kearney shared, “the number one public safety threat isn’t e-bikes—it’s people who are driving cars and trucks.”

The proposed bill introduces a new speed-based framework, but many key safety measures—like infrastructure funding and stronger protections for people walking—are still missing.

At WalkMassachusetts, we know safer streets come from designing roads that work for everyone—not just regulating new devices.

🔗 Read more: https://mass.streetsblog.org/2026/05/04/gov-healey-files-legislation-to-regulate-motorbikes-and-scooters

#SafeStreets #VisionZero #WalkMass #Micromobility
FREE walking event Tomorrow in Nubian Square! 📍 H FREE walking event Tomorrow in Nubian Square! 📍

Here’s the plan:
• 5:30 PM: Meet at Veterans Memorial Park
• The Walk:  Discover Roxbury, hear from local businesses and organizations, be in community! 
• Afterward: Headed to Poppa B’s for food and drinks 

See you all there! 😊 

Link to sign up: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/BobSloaneWalk2026
We are 2️⃣ days away from our Walkability for Comm We are 2️⃣ days away from our Walkability for Community: Nubian Square in Action Walk. Every spring, WalkMass organizes a walk to commemorate Bob Sloane; this walk is in partnership with Boston Cyclist Union.  We are grateful to Grimes King Foundation for the funding to do this walk and continue our work in the Roxbury, Mattapan and Dorchester area. 

For nearly a decade, Black Market has been more than a storefront—it is the heartbeat of Nubian Square. This 1,720-square-foot gallery provides a vital platform for hundreds of Black artists and entrepreneurs who are often excluded from traditional retail.

Now, as gentrification reshapes Roxbury, Black Market is fighting for the Right to Remain. With their option to purchase the building set to expire, ownership is the only way to ensure this community landmark isn’t displaced.

Every dollar raised during this walk goes directly to Black Market to help them buy, protect, and preserve their home.

Sign up for the walk here: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/BobSloaneWalk2026

Donate directly to Black Market here and share to help their effort: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-black-market-nubian-SEED-THE-FUTURE

@blackmarketnubian
Check out our 2025 Digital Annual Report! We are Check out our 2025 Digital Annual Report!

We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report in a brand-new, interactive digital format. From steps toward policy change to community action—see the difference your support is making and get a sneak peek at our latest Fatal Pedestrian Crash Report.

Flip through the pages to see our year in review, meet our partners, and learn what’s ahead for walkable streets in Massachusetts.

🔗:https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ee46e873dc.html

#pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #walkmass
We know art, poetry, and stories move people into We know art, poetry, and stories move people into all kinds of social justice action. We’re excited to be a part of this creative Civic Action Zine project alongside @ PedestrianDignity. We have 30 days to raise funds to make this pocket-sized zine a reality. Most reward tiers include receiving printed copies of zines to share with your community! Visit @pedestriandignity to learn more! 

#pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #walkability #
Join @streetsboston, @greenrootsej and Walkmass to Join @streetsboston, @greenrootsej and Walkmass to talk about bus changes and pedestrian safety on April 28th in East Boston! 🚌 🚶‍♀️ 📢 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
10-year-old Marleigh Guevara should still be playi 10-year-old Marleigh Guevara should still be playing outside today. 💔

On April 11, Marleigh was killed by a driver in Webster, MA. The driver had been arrested for negligent operation and drug possession days earlier.

Our current system is reactive—it waits for a tragedy to happen before taking the keys away. We are days away from releasing our 2025 Crash Report, and the message is clear: Massachusetts needs a “One-Strike” policy for high-risk behavior.

We can’t afford to wait for a pattern of behavior when a single incident can cost a life.

Please consider donating to Marleigh’s gofundme: https://gofund.me/50149859a

#SafeStreets #WalkMass #VisionZero #Massachusetts #justiceformarleigh
🚧 As construction season kicks off, we’re proud to 🚧 As construction season kicks off, we’re proud to support National Work Zone Awareness Week (#NWZAW). This year’s theme, “Safe Actions, Save Lives,” reminds us that the choices we make behind the wheel have real consequences for road workers and fellow drivers.

When you see orange:
✅ Slow down
✅ Put the phone away
✅ Keep a safe distance

Everyone deserves to get home safely. 🧡

#NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety #SafeActionsSaveLives #Orange4Safety

Learn more: http://nwzaw.org/
At WalkMassachusetts, we don’t just tolerate walke At WalkMassachusetts, we don’t just tolerate walkers. We celebrate them. 🚶‍♀️

Marathon Weekend is here, Boston! While a recent ad has suggested that walking is something to be “tolerated,” we know the truth: in Boston—especially this week—walking is how we show up.

It’s how the loudest fans reach Heartbreak Hill, how volunteers get to their posts at 5:00 AM, and how neighbors navigate the incredible energy of our streets. 📢

True inclusivity means respecting every pace—whether you’re an elite competitor, a para-athlete, or a family cheering from the curb. Respect belongs to everyone moving on our streets everyday. ♿️ 🏃‍♀️ 🧡

#BostonMarathon #WalkMass #PedestrianSafety #MarathonMonday
👟 Make Your Streets Safer! Join the Walk Audit Ac 👟 Make Your Streets Safer!

Join the Walk Audit Academy this May! Learn how to identify safety issues, gather community data, and advocate for better sidewalks and crossings.

 📅 Free Training Sessions:
Randolph: Saturday, May 2
Holliston: Tuesday, May 5

Who can join? Anyone! You don’t need to live in these towns to participate. Whether you’re a resident or municipal staff, you’ll leave ready to lead your own walk audit.

Partners: WalkMassachusetts, Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization, Town of Holliston, Township of Randolph, and Randolph Mass in Motion. Part of the Boston Region Vision Zero Action Plan.

#WalkAudit #VisionZero #PedestrianSafety #SafeStreets
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Tha Community is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Celebration—it was a joy to share space with so many dedicated advocates and partners. We are deeply appreciative of your support as we continue pushing for meaningful change across the state. 🧡 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice 

📸 by Amira from @t4mass (thank you for photos!)
Join us tomorrow night for our Annual Celebration Join us tomorrow night for our Annual Celebration as we honor our Golden Shoes Award recipients, hear from keynote speaker Reggie Ramos of T4MA, and celebrate Ann Hershfang’s 30 years of dedication to pedestrian safety in Massachusetts.

Sign up for in person or virtual: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/WalkMassAnnualCelebration2026
Reflecting on the words of our 2025 keynote, Etel Reflecting on the words of our 2025 keynote, Etel Haxhiaj, as we head into our Annual Celebration this Wednesday, April 15th. Etel spoke powerfully about the human cost of road design—reminding us that behind every crash report is a family, a neighbor, and a community changed forever. 

At WalkMass, we believe that no one should be at risk simply for crossing the street after work or walking to school.

Join us in Kendall Square this Wednesday as we honor this year’s Golden Shoe winners and recommit to our mission of making Massachusetts a leader in pedestrian safety.

Register here to join us this week: Walkmass.org/register or link in bio

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #walkaudit
Just 1️⃣ week to go! Join us for our annual celebr Just 1️⃣ week to go! Join us for our annual celebration, where we'll be honoring some amazing individuals: @t4mass's Reggie Ramos, Tracy Zafian from @umasstransportationcenter, Kat Radisic from @cilboston, and @somervilleptac's Alessandra Seiter and Brad Rawson. Sign up now at Walkmass.org/register or via the link in our bio!

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
How do we turn a neighborhood stroll into a roadma How do we turn a neighborhood stroll into a roadmap for safer streets? 🚶‍♀️🗺️

We’ve been lucky to partner with a talented team of graduate students from Tufts University’s Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) for this year’s Field Projects!

Join us on April 15th at 1:00 PM to see the results of their deep dive into walk audits across the Commonwealth. They’ve been:
• Analyzing past audit data.
• Interviewing community participants to hear their stories.
• Mapping out recommendations to make future audits even more effective.
Data meets community observation to create a safer, more walkable Massachusetts. Don’t miss it!

🗓️ When: April 15, 1pm
🔗: https://walkmass.org/walkmanetwork/

#WalkMassachusetts #TuftsUEP #WalkAudit #StreetSafety #UrbanPlanning CommunityData ActiveTransportation
Join us on May 5th for the annual Bob Sloane Walk! Join us on May 5th for the annual Bob Sloane Walk! We’re exploring the future of accessible community spaces in Roxbury alongside the Boston Cyclist Union.

• Discover new infrastructure.
• Connect with local activists.
• Discuss what’s next for our streets.
Registration is free! Scan the QR code in the image to grab your spot.

#SustainableTransit #CommunityAction #BostonCyclistUnion #WalkMass #NubianSquare
A ‘pause’ belongs in a playlist, not in pedestrian A ‘pause’ belongs in a playlist, not in pedestrian safety—or your plans! Secure your tickets for the Annual Celebration now on 4/15 in Kendall Square. 

🔗: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/WalkMassAnnualCelebration2026 OR link is in bio 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #walkaudit
🚨 BREAKING: The Mass RMV Announces Mandatory Sneak 🚨 BREAKING: The Mass RMV Announces Mandatory Sneaker Registration!

Think your walk to work is free? Not anymore. WalkMass is (mostly) excited to partner with the RMV on the new “Shoe-In” Tax to fund statewide sidewalk repairs.

The Rules:
• Plate Up: All sneakers and boots must now display a tiny, official MA license plate on the heel.
• The Goal: Registration fees go directly toward fixing the cracks you’re walking on!
• The Perk: High-mileage walkers get a discount at @dunkin ! Keep those steps up and your coffee costs down.

Visit the RMV to register your footwear today! 👟🏛️

#AprilFools #WalkMass
Celebrating the strides we’ve made for safer, more Celebrating the strides we’ve made for safer, more walkable communities across the Commonwealth! 👟✨

Join us for the WalkMass Annual Celebration 2026 on April 15th as we honor this year’s Golden Shoe Award winners and look ahead to a future of vibrant, accessible streets for everyone.

🎟️ Register here: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/WalkMassAnnualCelebration2026 or click link in bio

#WalkMass #Walkability #GoldenShoeAwards #Massachusetts #SafeStreets
Last year’s “30-day review” brought progress to a Last year’s “30-day review” brought progress to a screeching halt, but the tragedy on our streets didn’t stop. While policy sat on a desk, pedestrian injuries surged from 465 to 571 according to EMS data. We don’t need more pauses—we need a total reset. It’s time to restart and realize the promise of Go Boston 2030 ReVisioned.

#pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #vunerableroadusers #goboston2030
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