Category: Announcement

Sampan News: “Gov. Baker signs legislation requiring hands-free use of electronic devices while driving”

Sampan News: “Gov. Baker signs legislation requiring hands-free use of electronic devices while driving”

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Sampan News: “Gov. Baker signs legislation requiring hands-free use of electronic devices while driving”

Stacey Beuttell, Executive Director of WalkBoston, added, “WalkBoston is pleased that this legislation has been signed; this law will encourage people driving to focus solely on that task, making streets safer for people walking & running in communities across Massachusetts. We’re hopeful that this long-awaited signing will kick off a focus on traffic safety for this next legislative session.”

Posted November 25, 2019

Corporate Support Flyer 2020

Corporate Support Flyer 2020

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Why invest in WalkBoston?

Walkability contributes to the quality of life in a town or neighborhood, encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally; helping to attract retail, workplaces and associated employees; and raising real estate values, civic pride, and community involvement.

An investment in WalkBoston shows a commitment to promoting walkable business districts and neighborhoods. It shows your dedication to healthier, more productive employees and safer, more vibrant communities.

Download the Giving Levels and Benefits Flyer (PDF)

Do you walk in downtown Boston? Want to make it better?

Do you walk in downtown Boston? Want to make it better?

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Of course you do!

We’re looking for your feedback. The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is kicking off a major pedestrian/bicycle improvement project called Connect Downtown / Southwest Corridor Extension. The study area stretches across many streets in downtown Boston, through the South End, Bay Village, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods; in and around the Public Garden and the Boston Common; all the way to Charles Circle / MGH. Learn more & send your comments on the form below.

Age-Friendly Walking in Quincy

Age-Friendly Walking in Quincy

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WalkBoston is partnering with Community Health Network Area 20 (CHNA 20) and the City of Quincy as part of WalkBoston’s three-year initiative to promote Age-Friendly Walking across the Commonwealth. With funding provided by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, WalkBoston is working with communities to encourage built environment changes and promote policies that will support safe, comfortable walking for people of all ages. We are partnering with Quincy city officials and CHNA 20 leaders to conduct a series of walk audits that will inform Quincy’s Age-Friendly City needs assessment and action plan. We are excited to be supporting walkability as part the Age-Friendly Cities movement in Massachusetts and look forward to working in Quincy.

Walking the Western Avenue Corridor in Allston

Walking the Western Avenue Corridor in Allston

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WalkBoston joined Allston residents, Harvard staff and others on a BPDA-led walk along the Western Avenue corridor in Allston on a sunny, chilly Saturday morning. BPDA described the many different development proposals and site characteristics on Western Avenue that will be considered as they work with their consultant to revise zoning along this corridor. BPDA is hosting more public events around their efforts on the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning.