By Stacey Beuttell/Deputy Executive Director, WalkBoston WalkBoston began its work in rural communities with the publication of “Rural Walking in Massachusetts.” Historically walking was the primary mode of travel in rural areas, so town boundaries were drawn an acceptable three-mile walking distance around the town center. Today, the car has taken over as the primary mode …
By Gwen Miller/Land Use Director & Town Planner, Lenox Lenox, in the Berkshires, has just over 5,000 residents. It is largely rural with a small downtown, parks, public art, great restaurants, Tanglewood, The Mount/Edith Wharton’s Home. In Lenox, you get the small-town vibe but big-city culture. Residents want to stay in Lenox as they age. …
WalkBoston is making a new website, and this is a test post. Hoping to see how it appears. This is a block quote. Questions to try and answer: What do categories look like? How about parent categories? What do tags look like? How to best use those options?
The City of New Bedford was awarded a Safe Routes to Parks (SRTP) technical assistance grant from the National Parks and Recreation Association. The goal of the SRTP program is to increase safe access to parks and improve health outcomes in underserved areas. Using Ashley Park in New Bedford’s South End Neighborhood as a pilot …
WGBH News | Oct 10, 2017 | By Robin Washington “How Boston Is Trying To Make Its Intersections Safer“ Try to cross most Boston intersections and you know the drill: Press the button — and wait. The standard in Boston has been for the walk signal to come up only after cars get their green. …