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Comment Letter: Improving parkways in Emerald Necklace

Comment Letter: Improving parkways in Emerald Necklace

March 2, 2015 Department of Conservation and Recreation Office of Public Outreach 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Improving parkways in the Emerald Necklace Dear Commissioner Murray: WalkBoston thanks you for launching the public process to improve safety and connections for people walking, bicycling and driving the section of the Emerald Necklace …

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Comments on Arborway Walking and Bicycling Improvements

Comments on Arborway Walking and Bicycling Improvements

March 2, 2015 Department of Conservation and Recreation Office of Public Outreach 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Improving parkways in the Emerald Necklace Dear Commissioner Murray: WalkBoston thanks you for launching the public process to improve safety and connections for people walking, bicycling and driving the section of the Emerald Necklace …

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Path Repaving Input List for DCR

Path Repaving Input List for DCR

We have it on good authority that Massachusetts will one day emerge from winter. The Boston Cyclists Union has been working with the DCR on a great opportunity to give feedback on their path repaving work. This is a chance for runners and walkers to help target repair work. With spring marathons around the corner, runners …

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A Walkable Olympics

A Walkable Olympics

February 6, 2015 Boston 2024 has declared their intention to plan the most walkable Olympics in history. This is good news – a truly walkable Olympics can be more fun, manageable and sustainable for residents, visitors, and athletes. Done right, the long term benefits of Olympic-related improvements for walking will make Massachusetts residents healthier, local …

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Report Snow/Ice Issues

Report Snow/Ice Issues

Snow and ice can present challenges to walkers and runners, which is why many Massachusetts cities and towns hold property owners responsible for clearing sidewalks on or next to their property. Still, sidewalks sometimes remain uncleared and potentially hazardous days – or even weeks – after a storm. WalkBoston has basic recommendations to improve sidewalk …

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