As part of its efforts to improve traffic safety and revitalize its economy, the Gateway City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts (population 40,000) is pursuing Complete Streets as a framework to address the needs of all road users (people walking, biking, driving and taking transit). Through this initiative as well as others, the City aims to generate …
November 23, 2016 Matthew Beaton, Secretary Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn: MEPA Office Analyst: Holly Johnson 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: EENF for The Office and Research Center and the Residences at Assembly – MEPA #15595 Dear Mr. Beaton, WalkBoston is a 501©(3) non-profit, pedestrian advocacy organization that …
November 23, 2016 Matthew Beaton, Secretary Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn: MEPA Office Analyst: Erin Flaherty 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Tremont Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Report MEPA #14900 Dear Mr. Beaton, WalkBoston has reviewed the DEIR for the Tremont Crossing proposal in Roxbury. We believe that the …
November 18, 2016 Mr. Richard McGuinness Deputy Director for Waterfront Planning Boston Planning and Development Agency One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Mr. McGuinness, We write to you with comments regarding the Draft Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan (DTW MHP), with particular reference to the relationship of that plan to the future of …
The Acushnet Avenue neighborhood walk assessment supplements the great efforts of the Love the Ave initiative, facilitated by the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, and the recent City of New Bedford’s road safety improvements in the neighborhood. WalkBoston connected with the Love the Ave initiative after a MassDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Awareness Program …