Author: WalkMassachusetts

Pearl Street Walk Assessment

Pearl Street Walk Assessment

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The City of Somerville has made great progress in both installing new bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City, as well as instituting more active transportation friendly policies. However, there are many intersections and road corridors that continue to be hazardous for pedestrians and cyclists. The Somerville police department identified several high-priority intersections that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists to implement the bike/ped enforcement and awareness program. Many of the identified intersections are in the process of being redesigned.

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WalkBoston-PearlStreetWalkAssessment-Somerville

Inman Square Walk and Bike Assessment

Inman Square Walk and Bike Assessment

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Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) and WalkBoston led a walk and bike assessment in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The assessment is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Enforcement Program, funded by the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), in association with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The MassDOT program is a collaboration among Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, along with advocacy groups, WalkBoston and MassBike, working to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in identified high – crash areas.

Inman Square is a vibrant residential and retail district between Harvard Square and Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA. The Square has several well – known neighborhood restaurants, entertainment and retail destinations. People coming to Inman arrive by bike, foot, bus and car. Unlike Harvard and Kendall Squares, Inman Square does not have a Red Line T Station.

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WalkBoston-InmanSquareWalkandBikeAssessment-Cambridge

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A few photos from our follow up visit to Codman Academy – this time, 10th grade physics students recorded the number of cars and tracked the speed of vehicles. You can see more at https://storify.com/WalkBoston/codman-square

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On November 4th: Vote “No On 1”

On November 4th: Vote “No On 1”

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Vote No On 1“We promote walking and transit all across Massachusetts. Genuine choice in transportation improves health and reduces preventable disease by increasing physical activity in our daily lives.

Fair funding will provide safe and affordable transportation options to people of all ages and walks of life. For a healthier future, please Vote No on Question 1.”

Wendy Landman
Executive Director, WalkBoston

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New wayfinding signage is on the way in Dorchester. This project was made possible through Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center with support from Citizens Bank, Boston Moves for Health, Mass in Motion / Healthy Dorchester & WalkBoston!

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