WalkBoston conducted a walk audit yesterday at Dennison Crossing in Framingham where we waited over 5 minutes for a WALK signal at one of the crosswalks. Whether due to signal preemption or a faulty signal, participants experienced firsthand how long it takes to walk about 500 feet (over 10 minutes!). Thanks to representatives from the …
This evening we’ll be talking & walking the Charles River path with Charles River Conservancy, Charles River Watershed Association, and the Esplanade Association to push for changes to the path and riverbank. Remember to be aware of & courteous to other people using the path when we’re out walking – it is an important transportation and recreation …
Cooler weather (and just a light sprinkle of rain) greeted us on today’s EOPSS-funded walk audit in downtown Peabody on the North Shore. Thanks to representatives from the City Council, Community Development, Commission on Disability, Public Works, Public Services, and residents for contributing their time and offering recommendations to make the area safer for people walking.
August 21, 2018 Chris Osgood, Chief of Streets Gina Fiandaca, Commissioner of Transportation Boston City Hall Boston, MA 02201 Dear Chief Osgood and Commissioner Fiandaca: WalkBoston is writing with extensive comments on the City’s July 2018 Traffic Signal Operations Design Guidelines. We are glad that this document is getting updated, and especially appreciate the requirement …
August 28, 2018 Stephanie Pollack, Secretary of Transportation Luis Manuel Ramírez, MBTA General Manager State Transportation Building Boston, MA 02116 Re: WalkBoston comments on Focus40 Dear Secretary Pollack and General Manager Ramirez: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the investment plan for the MBTA. From a system-wide perspective, we applaud the effort to …