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WalkMassachusetts makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment, and more vibrant communities.

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨 Join us on Wednesday, Ju 🚨 Save the Date! 🚨

Join us on Wednesday, July 16, at 1 PM on Zoom for a conversation with Rachel Lea Scott (Community Engagement Manager) and Pete Wilson (Senior Policy Director) from Transportation for Massachusetts @t4mass !

They’ll break down what’s happening on Beacon Hill, share key legislative updates, and give practical tips on how YOU can advocate for better transportation in Massachusetts. 💬

🗓️ Mark your calendar
💻 RSVP & tune in
📢 Get informed, get involved!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2_1G3cJxSUeOKDJ-RMTnOg#/registration

#TransportationJustice #AdvocacyInAction #T4MA
When public health is sidelined, underserved commu When public health is sidelined, underserved communities are the first to feel it - and the last to recover. What does that mean for pedestrian safety? 🚨 

#walkmass #mobilityjustice #disabilityawareness #pedestriansafety #safestreetsforall
🌟 Wanted: Change-Makers! 🌟 Join us in our 🌟 Wanted: Change-Makers! 🌟 

Join us in our mission to transform our streets! Our next Walk Audit is happening on July 23rd in Brockton. 

✨ Interested in making a real impact? Discover more about the Walk Audit Academy here: walkmass.org/walk-audit-academy

🎥 In our video series, we’ll guide you through what it takes to conduct a walk audit, highlighting key considerations for planning one in your community. 

At WalkMassachusetts, we believe walk audits are more than just checks of sidewalks; they’re powerful community engagement tools that foster local connections and advocate for meaningful change in our built environment. 

#WalkAudit #CommunityChange #WalkMass
Last night’s second walk audit in Brockton was a Last night’s second walk audit in Brockton was a success! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in the walk audit, providing valuable feedback to enhance the safety of our streets in the Brockton area.

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #urbanplanning #visionzero #safestreets #communityengagement #accessibility
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM is the Campello Community Walk Tomorrow at 6:00 PM is the Campello Community Walk Audit - join us! 

If you have any questions, please email Emma at eitri@walkmass.org or direct message us 📧
If there’s no shade, there’s no relief. 🥵 If there’s no shade, there’s no relief. 🥵 

Senior program manager iolando Spinola did a sidewalk heat check around midday in Brockton🌞 it’s 100 in the shade ! 

💛 Help us build a more climate-ready, people-first Massachusetts.
👉 Donate today: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/walkmass/Donate

#Walkability #MobilityJustice #ClimateReadyStreets #WalkMassachusetts #SafeStreets #BeatTheHeat
🌡️ It’s 101 degrees—and still, many Massa 🌡️ It’s 101 degrees—and still, many Massachusetts streets aren’t safe or comfortable for walking. No shade. No sidewalks. No relief.

We’re working to change that. Whether you’re biking with your kids, walking to the bus, or out with your pup—everyone deserves safe, walkable streets.

💛 Help us build a more climate-ready, people-first Massachusetts.
👉 Donate today: https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/walkmass/Donate

#Walkability #MobilityJustice #ClimateReadyStreets #WalkMassachusetts #SafeStreets #BeatTheHeat
📢 UPCOMING WALKMASS NETWORK 📅 June 18: Des 📢 UPCOMING WALKMASS NETWORK 

📅 June 18: Designing Safer and More Equitable Navigation Technology

Join Lena Armstrong, Computer Science PhD candidate at @harvard, as she explores how navigation tools can better serve all users. Don’t miss this important conversation on tech and equity!

💻 Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mQeC4N-kTtCLlGwpggXR1w#/registration

#equityIntech #SaferStreets #walkmass
🌟 Join Us for Walk Audits in Brockton! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

We’re assessing walkability and accessibility in our neighborhoods to create safer, more vibrant communities for everyone! 

Upcoming Events:

1. Campello Walk Audit
📅 Date: June 26th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
📍 Start: Nilsson & Main Street 
🗺️ Route: One-mile loop through residential and commercial areas! 

2. West Side Walk Audit 
📅 Date: July 23rd, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
📍 Start: West Middle School, 271 West Street 
🗺️ Route: Walk focusing on connectivity and school access!

Both events are rain or shine! 🌧️🌞 
Interpretation services available upon request.

📩 RSVP: ispinola@walkmass.org or scan the QR code on our flyers. Your input is crucial for building a walkable Brockton! 

#BrocktonWalkAudit #TransportationEquity #CommunityEngagement
🏳️‍🌈 Pride in Every Step 🚸 This #Prid 🏳️‍🌈 Pride in Every Step 🚸
This #PrideMonth, we celebrate LGBTQ+ advocates who’ve reimagined our streets to be safer and more inclusive:
🌈 Martin Rawlings-Fein co-founded SF TEAM for trans-inclusive pedestrian safety.
🌈 @Sustrans launched the Progress Pride Network to uplift queer voices in active transportation.
🌈 Vienna added same-sex couple signals to boost visibility and inclusion.
🌈 @AmericaWalks highlights queer planners shaping walkable, welcoming cities.

Inclusive streets = safe, proud, visible communities.

#WalkWithPride #LGBTQUrbanism #CompleteStreets #PrideMonth2025
Thank you to @streetsblogmass Christian MilNeil fo Thank you to @streetsblogmass Christian MilNeil for the piece on our current walk audit academy Cohort in Brockton! This cohort is from the Healey- Driscoll grant for road safety Walkmass was awarded this past year. We will be having two more walk audits this summer- stay tuned for more details.

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #walkaudit #mobilityjustice
If April showers bring May flowers, May community If April showers bring May flowers, May community walks bring people together.

Tonight we kicked off our summer walk series in the North station area. Our last community walk there was in 2017- oh how the city has changed! 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #urbanplanning #visionzero #safestreets #communityengagement #accessibility
Join us on Tuesday, the 27th, for the Bob Sloane w Join us on Tuesday, the 27th, for the Bob Sloane walk event! This marks the kickoff of our summer walking series. We’ll begin at Lovejoy wharf near North Station and stroll toward the beautiful Charles River basin. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off summer with a great walk and community spirit! 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #urbanplanning #visionzero #safestreets #communityengagement #accessibility
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Yesterday’s C The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Yesterday’s Community Walk

Yesterday’s community walk revealed a mix of highlights and concerns. 

The Good: Many participants being in community! 

The Bad: We noticed several areas where improvement is needed, including overgrown plants obstructing pathways and potholes in pedestrians and faded crosswalks.

The Ugly: It’s concerning to see roads running directly into sidewalks without curbs, posing risks to pedestrians. Addressing these issues will enhance safety and accessibility for everyone in our community. 

#walkmass #mobilityjustice #pedestriansafety #publichealth #walkaudit
🌟 Today, we kicked off our community walk audit 🌟 Today, we kicked off our community walk audit in Brockton! Starting at Montello Train Station, we looped from Wilmington to North Main Street and back to North Montello Street. A huge thank you to @i.spinola for leading this initiative as both a Brockton resident and our Senior Program Manager. Excited to announce that we’ll have more walk audits this summer—everyone is welcome to join! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ 

#CommunityEngagement #BrocktonWalkAudit #TogetherWeThrive #walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #urbanplanning #visionzero
🌿 Join us for the annual Bob Sloane Walk on 5/2 🌿 Join us for the annual Bob Sloane Walk on 5/27! 🗺️ Starting at Lovejoy Wharf (5:30 pm) and ending at Lingo Cafe + Bar in North Point Park (around 7 pm) . Explore the Charles River Basin, hear from guest speakers, and enjoy a community atmosphere. 🚶‍♀️✨ 

Register now: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/BobSloaneWalk2025

#BobSloaneWalk #WalkMassachusetts #ExploreBoston
🚦 Upcoming WalkMass Network: May 21 📍 Topic 🚦 Upcoming WalkMass Network: May 21

📍 Topic: Traffic Fatalities, Active Mobility, National Disparities, and Autonomous Vehicles
🎤 Speaker: Matthew A. Raifman, PhD – Transportation Safety Researcher, University of California, Berkeley

🔗 Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nE9Q0wlERseCaorXgD-p8w#/registration
When the sidewalks stops 🛑 Emma and Jonny fro When the sidewalks stops 🛑 

Emma and Jonny from Walkmass took part in the @nbptstreets and Merrimack Valley Planning Commission walk audit last night-  thank you to @renta_tart for your continued commitment to pedestrian safety and involving our team. 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #publichealth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #visionzero #urbanplanning #safestreets #communityengagement #accessibility
Join Us for Upcoming Walk Audits! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

🔹 Newburyport Walk Audit
📅 May 14, 4:00-5:30 PM
📍 Meet at Newburyport Fire Station
🤝 In partnership with Livable Streets Newburyport and MVPC

🔹 Andover Walk Audit
📅 May 15, 3:30-5:00 PM
📍 Meet at Shawsheen Plaza
🤝 In collaboration with Andover Planning and MVPC

🔹 Brockton Walk Audit
📅 May 21, 10:00-11:30 AM
📍 Meet at Montello Station
🤝 Hosted by WalkMass and Old Colony Planning Commission

Join us to explore, assess, and improve the walkability of these communities. WalkMass was invited to Newburyport and Andover by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (Thank you, Elizabeth!) Everyone is welcome! 🌟 Please email Emmat at eitri@walkmass.org with any questions. #WalkMass #WalkAudit
🌸 Ready for a spring stroll with purpose? Join 🌸 Ready for a spring stroll with purpose? Join us for the annual Bob Sloane Walk on May 27 at 5:30 PM! 🚶‍♂️🌿

We’ll start at Lovejoy Wharf and follow a 1-1.5 mile route with four engaging stops featuring guest speakers sharing their insights. The walk wraps up at Lingo Cafe + Bar—perfect for mingling, grabbing a drink, and continuing the conversation. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and soak in the spring vibes! 🌱 #BobSloaneWalk #WalkMassachusetts

Event Link: https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/BobSloaneWalk2025
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