The Ellis School is concerned about the safety of children walking to school. Students at the Ellis are encouraged to walk to school through Walking School Buses and events such as Walk-to-School Day. However, WalkBoston observed that cross- ing the streets, especially Walnut Avenue, where drivers regularly go 35 mph and over, is unsafe for …
On September 7, 2017, WalkBoston conducted a walk assessment in the Park Square area of downtown Chelsea, with support from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). The goal of the walk assessment was to recommend improvements to the local built environment that improve pedestrian safety. Read the full report here: WalkBoston-WalkAudit-ChelseaParkSquare-Chelsea
WalkBoston comments to the Boston Public Improvement Commission regarding: “A Policy of Guidelines for Outdoor Café within Public Ways, Effective: September 1, 2017” Submitted August 24, 2017 We would be happy to meet with PIC or other City staff to review and discuss our comments. 1. Pleased that new regulations will allow alcohol to be …
August 15, 2017 Mayor Marty Walsh Boston City Hall Boston, MA 02201 Dear Mayor Walsh - Thank you for meeting with us last week to discuss Vision Zero and how we can work together to make our streets better for everyone. We look forward to continuing the conversation with you on a walk, a bike …
August 11, 2017 Matthew Beaton, Secretary Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) ATTN: Alex Strysky, MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 Brian Golden, Director Boston Planning and Development Agency ATTN: Michael Rooney One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201-1007 RE: Comments on the FEIR for the Back Bay/South End …