Holyoke is one of 18 communities participating in the MassDOT multi-disciplinary program to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in Massachusetts. One of the components of the MassDOT program is to conduct walk and bike assessments that identify infrastructure challenges to biking and walking, and recommend short- and long-term improvements. These assessments are also a means …
By Joseph Cutrufo Joseph Cutrufo is a former member of the WalkBoston staff and current Director of Communications and Connecticut Policy at Tri-State Transportation Campaign. In March 2015, Connecticut cut the ribbon on CTfastrak, New England’s first bus rapid transit system. CTfastrak features a 9.4-mile bus-only guideway which runs from downtown New Britain through Newington …
Jane’s Walk is happening the first weekend of May (5th-6th-7th). Last year, 1,000+ walks happened all over the globe! Think of this as an opportunity to: start a conversation with your neighbors, continue highlighting safety issues that have been identified through initiatives like Boston’s Neighborhood Slow Streets application process get outside and enjoy a weekend …
March 31, 2017 Deputy Commissioner James Gillooly Boston Transportation Department, 7th floor 1 City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Re: Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue Design Project (SS/RA Design Project) Dear Deputy Commissioner Gillooly, WalkBoston has been engaged in and following the planning and design of Sullivan Square/Rutherford Ave. for many years. We have consistently and persistently …
As presented at this year’s annual event on March 29, 2017 See the list of all time winners: https://walkmass.org/events/goldenshoe-award Alison Pultinas | Persistent, effective Mission Hill/Roxbury citizen activist Alison Pultinas is a leading Mission Hill activist and a key member of the Friends of Melnea Cass Boulevard. Alison has been a guiding hand for the …