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Lessons Behind Somerville’s New T Stop
“New transportation by itself is not a miracle cure for urban blight. Zoning, permitting, street configurations, active transport options, parks, schools, policing, trees, public art, public engagement – all of those things tend
to be part of the solution.”
– Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone
Congratulations to MassDOT and the MBTA on the opening of Assembly Station – it is wonderful to see an addition to the transit system which will help create such enormous economic opportunities and help achieve the mode shift goal which is such a key to Massachusetts’ future. Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s CommonWealth Magazine article is absolutely on target. (Photo by Glen Berkowitz).
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WalkBoston statement on the Anderson Bridge Underpass
WalkBoston enthusiastically supports the construction of the underpass for walkers, runners and cyclists beneath the Anderson Bridge, as well as the suggestion that evaluation of this underpass might lead to similar underpass routes beneath approaches to the River Street and Western Avenue Bridges.
Underpasses add significantly to the capacity of the riverside paths and also add to the network of off-road movement options along and across the Charles River. Capital improvements for the surface of all three bridges have been discussed in detail over the past few years and initial plans show positive agency responses to our advocacy for pedestrian movement across those bridges.
The Charles River paths are a key part of the broader transportation network. This proposal highlights the necessary interconnections and reinforces the need for DCR to receive increased funds for the maintenance of these and other riverside facilities.
Boston Globe: “Anderson bridge proposal backed” 8/5/2014
Learn more about the Charles River Conservancy’s Underpasses Advocacy Campaign.
River Paths
#RiverPaths Advocacy
Do you commute along the Charles to get to work? Is Herter Park your favorite dog-walking spot? Have you roller-bladed all 17 miles? Let us know— we want to hear your story!
We want to improve the pathways along the Charles River Basin by letting the Department of…
Healthy Aging Initatives Throughout the State
WalkBoston has Heathy Aging initiatives underway in Brookline, Fall River, Gloucester and Weymouth, training seniors in these communities to conduct audits of various walking routes. The groups are shown how to make constructive recommendations to the city about needed improvements around senior centers, schools, and near transit stops in order to improve accessibility for all residents. Thank you to Healthy City Fall River for the great pictures from last week’s training!
More Info:
Walkability Assessments and Pedestrian Advocacy 101
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