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Funding Strategies, Resources & Opportunities

Funding Strategies, Resources & Opportunities

Funding for Walkability Infrastructure

This document provides a brief overview of funding opportunities for walking improvement infrastructure projects in Massachusetts.

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WalkMass: Making walking safer & easier in MA for better health, a cleaner environment, & vibrant communities.
Join Beat the Bay State! ⬇️🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🥳 Feel-Good Friday Update! We’re at $24,143, 🥳 Feel-Good Friday Update! We’re at $24,143, which means we only need $857 more to hit our $25,000 “Beat the Bay State” goal!

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! You need to log 30 miles of walking or running between now and November 30th to be entered to win awesome prizes like @pigeoncoveferments, gift cards for sneakers/athletic wear @RunningWarehouse, @trilliumbrewing Merch, @ridecargob credits, and more! https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate#
Prefer not to log miles? 

Fundraising is another great option! It only takes a few minutes to set up and share a fundraiser. https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Boston/baystate

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #donate #signup #walkrunchallenge
🔥 Mid-Week Stats Update! We are five days into 🔥 Mid-Week Stats Update!  We are five days into our 2025 Beat the Bay State Challenge!  The race is ON, but it’s not too late to join a team, add your mileage, and help them hit the 900-mile goal!

Join Now 👇 https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
💖 Beat the Bay State Fundraiser Spotlight: Jenn 💖 Beat the Bay State Fundraiser Spotlight: Jennifer Hogan

Jennifer is a survivor, mother, and advocate who has raised over $2,000 for her team, Reck Fitness! After a serious crash in 2016 left her with extensive injuries, she’s now taking on the Beat the Bay State Challenge.

We’re so grateful to everyone supporting Jennifer and her team — your donations help make streets safer for all communities. 🙌

Read her full story: https://runsignup.com/jenhogan

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
🎉 The Beat the Bay State Challenge is officiall 🎉 The Beat the Bay State Challenge is officially underway!

We’re kicking things off strong with 566 participants, 30 teams, and $19,503 raised to support safer streets across Massachusetts. 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Every mile and every dollar brings us closer to a state where walking is safe for everyone. 💛

Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate

#BeatTheBayState #WalkMass #SaferStreetsForAll
Yikes! 😱 Don't miss your chance to participate! Yikes! 😱 Don't miss your chance to participate! Get ready for Beat the Bay State, starting tomorrow. We've received $16,983 in donations, have 464 signups, and 28 teams! 

Sign up! https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate (Link is in bio!) 

#beatthebaystate #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #urbanplanning #walkrunchallenge
🌧️ Due to the weather forecast, we’re cance 🌧️ Due to the weather forecast, we’re canceling today’s Kickoff Walk at Boston Common — but the Beat the Bay State Challenge is still kicking off strong!

💥 Bonus Miles Day TODAY (Oct 30): Any walking or running you do still counts toward your November 1 total.

🏃‍♀️ Stay tuned for a Mid-Month Meet-up to keep the momentum going!

🎟️ Still time to join: just $20 to support safer streets across Massachusetts.
👉 Register here https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate

#BeatTheBayState #WalkMassachusetts #SafeStreetsMA #walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #walkaudit #safestreets #urbanplanning #visionzero #communityengagement
👟 Walking Wednesdays are here in Malden! Paren 👟 Walking Wednesdays are here in Malden!

Parents and students are teaming up for safer routes to school through a new program launched by the Malden Salemwood Teacher Organization and Malden Safe Streets. Families walk together, promoting safety, visibility, and community connection.

💬 Organizer Allie Durak says:
“There is safety in groups — we want to make sure everybody feels safe as they are walking together.”

Would you join a walking group like this in your neighborhood? 👣

📖 Read more: WBZ NewsRadio

#SafeRoutes #WalkToSchool #Malden #WalkMassachusetts #SafeStreets

Malden Safe Streets | Malden Salemwood PTO | Peter Piazza for Malden @salemwoodmalden @wbznewsradio
Less than two weeks until our Virtual Walk/Run Cha Less than two weeks until our Virtual Walk/Run Challenge Beat the Bay State! 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️👩🏽‍🦼

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #walkaudit #safestreets #urbanplanning #visionzero #communityengagement #accessibility
Two weeks away from our virtual walk/run challenge Two weeks away from our virtual walk/run challenge, beat the bay state!

Join walkers and runners from across Massachusetts and beyond from November 1–30 to take on 900 virtual miles—the distance around the state. Whether you’re solo or form a team, every step helps us reach our $75,000 goal to make walking safer in the Commonwealth.

Join the Challenge: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate

#walkmass #beatthebaystate #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice
⚠️ Everyone deserves safe streets. We want to ⚠️ Everyone deserves safe streets. We want to hear from YOU — where’s the most dangerous intersection for people walking in your community?

#pedestriancrossing #pedestriansafetymonth #walkmass #mobilityjustice #walkaudit
‼️What actions can you take this upcoming mont ‼️What actions can you take this upcoming month to help EJ communities and the pressing need for safer streets? Data shows that nearly 3 out of every 5 recent pedestrian incidents in Massachusetts occurred in Environmental Justice neighborhoods, highlighting a disproportionate risk for residents. 

#walkmass #pedestriansafetymonth #mobilityjustice #walkaudit #mutualaid #communitysupport
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ It’s Walk & Roll to S 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ It’s Walk & Roll to School Day!

Join the movement today, October 8, 2025! Thousands of schools across the U.S. are walking, biking, and rolling to celebrate safe, active, and connected communities.

Can’t join today? Pick any day this month to celebrate!
👉 Plan your event, register your school, and find resources at walkbiketoschool.org

Here are some suggested hashtags for your post about Walk & Roll to School Day:

#WalkAndRollToSchool #WalkToSchoolDay #BikeToSchool #ActiveTransportation #SafeRoutes #HealthyCommunities #SchoolEvents #WalkBikeToSchool #CelebrateActiveLiving #JoinTheMovement #FallIntoFitness #ConnectedCommunities #WalkAndRoll #OctoberEvent #HealthyHabits
Just three weeks until our Beat the Bay State kick Just three weeks until our Beat the Bay State kickoff walk!  Huge thanks to Pigeon Cove Ferments for keeping us refreshed— they’ve donated kombucha for the past four years! We’re so grateful for their ongoing support. 💛 

Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/baystate.

If you don’t want to go solo, you can join the CelebrateWalking team! https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/98597
Slow down 🛑 Stay alert ‼️ Support safer s Slow down 🛑 
Stay alert ‼️ 
Support safer streets 🚗 🧍‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️

#walkmass #pedestriansafetymonth #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #bostonma #communityengagement #trafficcalming #walkaudit #safestreetsnow
🚶‍♀️ October is Pedestrian Safety Month — time to ask: Are our streets designed for people or for cars?

In Boston’s Mattapan Square, a federal grant to make streets safer for walking, biking, and transit was terminated because it could “impede vehicle capacity and speed.”

When traffic flow outweighs safety, lives are at risk. Streets should be safe for everyone, not just convenient for cars.

#pedestriansafety #visionzeroero #SafeStreetsNow #walkablecities #walkmass
As my week without driving wraps up, I spent some As my week without driving wraps up, I spent some time yesterday reflecting on what it truly takes to disrupt a one trillion dollar industry in the United States. It requires community engagement, forward-thinking, compassion, and a willingness to rethink our conventional approaches. It's about much more than just innovation; it's about creating a movement towards more equitable, accessible, and safe environments for all. - Emma from Walkmass 

#walkmass #pedestriansafety #mobilityjustice #publichealth #walkaudit #safestreets #urbanplanning #visionzero #communityengagement #accessibility @t4mass @americawalks
Scroll ➡️ to learn more about why walking is b Scroll ➡️ to learn more about why walking is better!

We’re halfway through a week without driving? If you have a car or usually rely on one, what have you done differently this week to experience life without one? 

#weekwithoutdriving #walkmass #whywalk #community #publichealth #mobilityjustice @americawalks 

Ps. Social media hack 😉 you can use randomizer.com to make your own ransom note.📝
🚶‍♀️ October is Pedestrian Safety Month! 🚶‍♀️ October is Pedestrian Safety Month! In 2024, 78 people walking were killed in crashes across Massachusetts — over 1 in 5 of all traffic deaths. Every life lost is one too many.
 ➡️ This month, join us in pushing for safer, more walkable streets.

#walkmass #mobilityjustice #pedestriansafetymonth #publichealthmatters
🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️Beat the Bay State is ba 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️Beat the Bay State is back—and this time, we’re calling on teams and companies!

Boost wellness, team spirit, and community impact this fall by joining WalkMassachusetts’ signature fundraiser. Challenge coworkers (or rivals!) to log miles around the virtual perimeter of MA.

👟 Get involved:
✨ Sponsor the event – perks include shoutouts, features, and badges.
✨ Start a team now, pay later – invoice after the challenge.
✨ Custom sponsorships available!

📅 Submit by Oct 22 for all benefits.
👉 runsignup.com/baystate

#BeatTheBayState #TeamChallenge #CorporateWellness #WalkMassachusetts
Could you go a week without driving? From Septemb Could you go a week without driving? 
From September 29 – October 5, 2025, WalkMass is taking part in Week Without Driving, a national movement to highlight how our transportation systems work—or don’t work—for people who don’t drive. Nearly one-third of people can’t or don’t drive due to age, disability, income, or choice.

By pledging to walk, roll, bike, or take transit for the week, you’ll experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities in our communities. Your insights can fuel conversations with local leaders about building safer, more equitable, and more sustainable transportation systems.

Take the pledge here ➡️ https://weekwithoutdriving.org/join/
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