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October 15. Friends and family members of people who have been killed or injured in violent traffic crashes are "channelling the pain into something productive" by starting a Massachusetts chapter of Families for Safe Streets, an influential advocacy organization founded in New York in 2014. Hear from Sherri Arrington about the effort, plans for next month's World Day of Remembrance and Ride for Your Life, and how you can get involved. Register.
WBUR – “Proposed T Fare Hikes Get Pushback From Community At Hearing”
By WalkMassachusetts |
WBUR: “Proposed T Fare Hikes Get Pushback From Community At Hearing” Brendan Kearney of the group WalkBoston said policymakers need to rethink the way transit is funded rather than always resorting to fare hikes. “This problem has been studied extensively — what is lacking is the political will,” said Kearney. “We encourage the MBTA to …
Comments delivered at MBTA Fare Proposal Public Hearing on Feb 27, 2019
By WalkMassachusetts |
WalkBoston is greatly concerned that the MBTA’s proposal to increase fares will reduce public transit ridership and increase driving, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. This is the wrong direction for the Greater Boston area and for Massachusetts as a whole. We need more people riding transit, not fewer, if we are to meet our climate …
Lowell residents met with Councilor Nuon to talk pedestrian safety
By WalkBoston |
Lowell residents participating in our Streets for People advocacy sessions met with Lowell City Councilor Vesna Nuon on Monday night at Coalition for a Better Acre to voice their concerns and propose intersection improvements in the Acre Neighborhood. The residents focused on the intersection of Salem/Cabot/Market streets where children cross to reach their school bus …