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WalkBoston is now WalkMassachusetts!

WalkBoston is now WalkMassachusetts!

Yes, you read that correctly. After over 30 years of statewide advocacy as WalkBoston, conversations with partners and community members across the state, and a new Strategic Plan, we are changing our name to WalkMassachusetts. Last year we reaffirmed our Mission and defined our Vision for the future: a Massachusetts where people walking—no matter their …

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WalkBoston 2022 Annual Report

WalkBoston 2022 Annual Report

WalkBoston released our 2022 Annual Report after our Annual Celebration on Tuesday evening, April 4th, 2023. If you missed the event, you can watch the recording. Highlighted projects include the Walk Audit Academy, Connecting Kids and Families to Parks and Open Spaces, New Advocacy Resources, and the 2022 MA Pedestrian Crash report.

Report: MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Up 35%; More than 70% Occurred in Environmental Justice Neighborhoods

Report: MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Up 35%; More than 70% Occurred in Environmental Justice Neighborhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jovanny Rosado jrosado@denterlein.com 773-490-8469 Report: MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Up 35%; More than 70% Occurred in Environmental Justice Neighborhoods WalkBoston calls on MassDOT to release an action plan for safe streets, and for the legislature to fund staff and resources to support eliminating fatal crashes BOSTON (March 30, 2023) – A …

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Activating the Square

Activating the Square

Last Saturday, 3/27, two of WalkBoston’s staff had the pleasure of attending Consult LeLa’s Youth Engagement Committee’s first winter placemaking event “Activating the Square: Imagining the Future of Mattapan Square Together.” Despite chilly weather and a spot of hail, the event was lively and well attended, with residents enjoying games, youth performances, and food provided …

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