School Street connects Route 128 to Route 127, Manchester’s “Main Street,” and because it is one of the town’s connecting streets it carries fairly heavy traffic traveling at speeds that make walking uncomfortable. Pedestrians crossing the street feel unsafe, and many of the people who attended the walk audit had stories of cars failing to …
Taunton, founded in 1639, has a dense development pattern with narrow streets, and therefore is quite walkable. Many of the two lane streets have mature trees and flowerbeds, and several assessment attendees, including the WalkBoston team, commented on how attractive and clean the streets were, with the exception of portions of Adams Street. Hospital employees …
by Nicholas Bulens, Grant Writer & Researcher, Town of Weymouth In the summer of 2014, WalkBoston partnered with the Town of Weymouth to open a conversation between municipal staff and older adults about creating a safer, more attractive walking environment. The Safe Routes for Seniors initiative was a true convergence of advocacy and policy, resulting …
June 8, 2015 Patrick Hoey, Transportation Planner Boston Transportation Department Room 721 Boston City Hall Boston, MA 02201-2021 Dear Mr. Hoey, WalkBoston is pleased that the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) conducted a public meeting that provided an opportunity for area residents and others to comment on the re-design of Melnea Cass Boulevard (MCB). WalkBoston is …
June 2, 2015 Mary Ainsley MBTA Design & Construction Department GLX Project office 100 Summer Street Cc: Karen Arpino Shaffer, Michael McBride HDR Gilbane Dear Ms. Ainsley, We are writing you to express thanks and concern about the Community Path Extension Project and one of its design elements. First, thank you very much for your …