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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.
Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, January 2022
By WalkMassachusetts |
Each month, we post about the fatal crashes in Massachusetts from the previous month, and share any trends that we see. For the full list of monthly posts, head here. We will be releasing a year in review for 2021 in the coming weeks to highlight common issues. Last month, we took a look at the four …
Funding Opportunities for Mobility Improvements
By WalkBoston |
WalkBoston has compiled a list of various funding opportunities available to fund various mobility improvements in your community. This list was last updated with deadlines and funding opportunities as of February 18, 2022. Find the overview here: Funding Opportunities for Mobility Improvements.
Boston Globe: “The Argument: Should Massachusetts toughen penalties for jaywalking?”
By WalkMassachusetts |
Boston Globe: “The Argument: Should Massachusetts toughen penalties for jaywalking?” NO | Brendan Kearney, Deputy Director, WalkBoston; Framingham resident The term “jaywalking” was created by the auto industry in the 1920s to divert blame from drivers who were hitting and killing people. A century later it has proven to be a highly successful marketing effort. The …