WalkMassachusetts Network
3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 1PM VIA ZOOM. Past recordings
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.
Revere Journal – “The City of Revere Receives Community Change Grant from America Walks”
By WalkMassachusetts |
Revere Journal: “The City of Revere Receives Community Change Grant from America Walks” The City’s Healthy Community Initiatives department’s program, Revere on the Move, was selected from over 600 applications for projects that demonstrate the passion, creativity, and commitment of local walking champions. With support from partners, including the Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation, Lyft, the …
Wicked Local – “Board drops speed limit to 25 mph on three main Saugus streets”
By WalkMassachusetts |
Wicked Local: “Board drops speed limit to 25 mph on three main Saugus streets” Additionally, Panetta said the town has partnered with WalkBoston to conduct an assessment of the community’s roadways and crossings. WalkBoston put together a report that outlines recommendations based on its observations. Posted January 10, 2019
Event: Save the Date for Annual Party, March 18th 5-8pm
By WalkMassachusetts |
Come join us on March 18th from 5-8PM for our annual party! This year’s keynote speaker is Eric Fleegler, MD, MPH, a pediatric emergency physician and health services researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital. His research includes articles that identify pedestrian road safety as a public health priority and ways to address racial/ethnic health disparities in pediatric asthma outcomes. This year’s …