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Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership, 10/2/2019 — Honorary Committee

Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership, 10/2/2019 — Honorary Committee

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Annual Celebration on 4/15 🎟️ ⬇️
👟 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
The countdown to April 15 is on! ⏳ We are honored The countdown to April 15 is on! ⏳ We are honored to welcome Reggie Ramos @t4mass as our keynote speaker for the WalkMassachusetts Annual Celebration! 🎤👟 As the head of T4MA, Reggie is at the forefront of the fight for safer, more equitable, and more connected communities across Massachusetts. Come hear her insights on how we can transform our streets for the better. 📍 Venture Café @ CIC, Cambridge 📅 April 15 | 5:30 PM 🔗 Link in bio to grab your tickets! #WalkMassachusetts #GoldenShoeAwards #StreetJustice #CambridgeEvents #WalkableCities
This May, join us for a hands-on Walk Audit Academ This May, join us for a hands-on Walk Audit Academy training in Randolph (Saturday, May 2) & Holliston (Tuesday, May 5)! This academy is designed to empower municipal staff, community members, and regional stakeholders to identify pedestrian safety and accessibility issues, gather valuable community insights, and advocate for infrastructure improvements. You’ll come out of this training with the knowledge to lead your own walk audit. Link: https://walkmass.org/2026/03/20/upcoming-walk-audit-trainings-randolph-holliston/
End of an era, start of a legacy. 👟 After 30+ yea End of an era, start of a legacy. 👟 After 30+ years of tireless leadership, our co-founder Ann Hershfang is stepping down from the board. Ann has spent three decades fighting for safer, more walkable streets for all of us. To honor her incredible journey, we are launching the Ann Hershfang Champions Circle. Your commitment of $1,000 this year provides the unrestricted funding we need to stay agile and support local advocates across the state. Let’s show Ann the power of this community before our Annual Celebration! https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/WalkMassAnnualCelebration2026 🔗 Give today at walkmass.org/donate or email Emma at eitri@walkmass.org to make your pledge. #WalkMassachusetts #PedestrianSafety #AnnHershfang #ChampionsCircle #WalkableCities #AdvocacyMatters
Part 2️⃣ of Somerville PTAC golden shoe award! ⭐️ Part 2️⃣ of Somerville PTAC golden shoe award! ⭐️ We are thrilled to announce that the Somerville Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) has been honored with a 2026 Golden Shoe Award by WalkMassachusetts! This award recognizes a major milestone: PTAC’s first-ever community-led Walk Audit. While PTAC has long collaborated with the City on areas already slated for redesign, we took the initiative to lead this audit in Union Square to generate momentum for an area that isn’t yet scheduled for short-term improvements. 🌆 Why Union Square? As one of the two busiest pedestrian areas in Somerville, Union Square is a beloved hub—but with five high-crash roads intersecting there, it poses a high risk to people walking. PTAC chose this location to ensure this environmental justice community gets the safety and accessibility it deserves. 🤝 A Powerful Collaboration PTAC was proud to spearhead a coalition of community organizations to make this vision a reality: Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS) Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) Union Square Main Streets (USMS) Groundwork Somerville, whose Green Team youth measured heat index, air quality, and noise levels. 💥 The Impact With the help of 60 community members, PTAC audited three high-traffic routes, recording vital data on: Sidewalk quality & crosswalk safety Signal timing Pedestrian amenities This data is now directly informing the next stages of the Union Square Plaza and Streetscapes project. Join us on April 15th as we celebrate this win at the WalkMassachusetts annual celebration! #SomervillePTAC #GoldenShoeAward #UnionSquare #FirstEver #WalkAudit SafeStreets SomervilleMA
What does it mean for a city to reject the status What does it mean for a city to reject the status quo? For Somerville’s Director of Mobility, Brad Rawson, it meant moving past the “institutional defensive crouch” and admitting that our systems were unprepared for the tragedy of traffic violence. After the devastating losses of community members in 2019 and 2020, the mandate was clear: transformation was the only option. The Evolution of Somerville Mobility: From reactive to proactive: Somerville has now implemented 100+ critical safety interventions annually. Transparency over silence: Built community-based programs rooted in empathy and data. Advocacy in action: Supported statewide camera enforcement legislation to save lives. Walkmass is honored to share that this commitment to safer streets has earned PTAC and the Dept. of Mobility a Golden Shoe Award nomination! 🏆 Specific thanks to the 60+ community members who participated in the Union Square Walk Audit and the leadership of Alessandra Seiter. See part 2️⃣ of this post tomorrow 3/19 12 PM EST time Video clip from @hiviz_peter #UrbanPlanning #Transportation #Leadership #VisionZero #Somerville
🚨 Happening TODAY at 1 PM! 🚨 We’re diving into th 🚨 Happening TODAY at 1 PM! 🚨 We’re diving into the annual crash report and we need your eyes on it. This is a working meeting—your feedback directly impacts our advocacy for safer streets. 🗓 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 💻 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vMOJfCpqT5ea50Y6aYn7Rw#/registration #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth
Big news! We are thrilled to announce that Tracy Z Big news! We are thrilled to announce that Tracy Zafian will be honored with the Golden Shoe award at our annual celebration on April 15th in Kendall Square. For many years, Tracy has been an indispensable part of our mission. Beyond her impact on transportation research at the @umasstransportationcenter, she has been the driving force behind our monthly and annual crash reports, providing the rigorous data necessary to advocate for change. Working closely with Executive Brendan Kearney, Tracy’s ability to translate complex data into actionable monthly and our annual crash reports has been vital to our success. As a guiding voice on our Communications Committee, her insight has shaped how we share our story with the world. We couldn’t be prouder to see her dedication to walkable, accessible communities recognized. Join us in congratulating Tracy on this well-deserved achievement! 👟✨ #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
Congratulations to Katarina Torres Radisic who wil Congratulations to Katarina Torres Radisic who will be awarded a Golden Shoe on April 15th at Walkmass annual celebration ! 👟 Advocacy is long-term work, and Kat’s dedication as a Community Organizer and RTAG Facilitator has been instrumental in centering disability rights within urban design. A prime example of their impact is the Shared Spaces project. Convened by Kat at the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL @cilboston ), this coalition brings together partners like WalkMassachusetts, @bostoncyclistsunion @massbike, @t4mass @casandra.xavier to ensure that bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit hubs are designed with everyone in mind. Kat reminds us daily: A city isn’t truly walkable until it is accessible to all. #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #safestreets Clip from @wgbh
Fatal Crashes in Massachusetts: 2025 Report Previe Fatal Crashes in Massachusetts: 2025 Report Preview Join us Tuesday, March 17, at 1 PM for a working meeting where WalkMassachusetts staff will share early findings from the upcoming Fatal Crashes in Massachusetts: 2025 report. We’ll present data analyzed from the MassDOT IMPACT portal and invite your feedback on how best to communicate the results. Your input will help shape the final report and strengthen efforts to improve pedestrian safety across the Commonwealth. Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vMOJfCpqT5ea50Y6aYn7Rw#/registration #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
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