Date of walk audit: May 27, 2026 Facilitators: Brendan Kearney, Iolando Spinola, Jonny Gomez-Pereira and Emma Itri What is it actually like to walk along High Street in Danvers? In late May, WalkMassachusetts and the Danvers Accessibility Commission led a climate‑focused walk audit on High Street / Route 62 near the Route 128 interchange. We selected …
These findings come from Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in Massachusetts 2025, WalkMassachusetts’ fifth annual report tracking pedestrian fatalities across the Commonwealth. The report draws from MassDOT crash data to examine where, when, and how these crashes occur, and where action is needed to make streets safer.
This testimony was shared at a Joint Committee of Transportation Hearing on May 28, 2026 as part of a panel with people that took part in the Micromobility Commission: (L to R) The Ride Cafe’s Kara Oberg, WalkMassachusetts executive director Brendan Kearney, MassBike executive director Galen Mook, and Beverly Police Chief Chief John G. LeLacheur. …
Come be part of building a more accessible Danvers! Join WalkMassachusetts & the Danvers Accessibility Commission for a walk audit. WalkMassachusetts believes that community-driven walk audits are a powerful tool for making our roads safer and more accessible for everyone. Date: Wednesday, May 27 Time: 5:30pm Meeting location: Pope’s Landing 10 Harbor St, Danvers, MA 01923 (weather permitting).Alternate location (if needed): Danvers …
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 …