The City of Somerville has made great progress in both installing new bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City, as well as instituting more active transportation friendly policies. However, there are many intersections and road corridors that continue to be hazardous for pedestrians and cyclists. The Somerville police department identified several high-priority intersections that are …
Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) and WalkBoston led a walk and bike assessment in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The assessment is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Enforcement Program, funded by the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), in association with the Massachusetts Department of …
A few photos from our follow up visit to Codman Academy – this time, 10th grade physics students recorded the number of cars and tracked the speed of vehicles. You can see more at https://storify.com/WalkBoston/codman-square ———————————————————————————————— Join our Mailing List to keep up to date on advocacy issues. Like our work? Support WalkBoston – Donate Now! Connect with us …
“We promote walking and transit all across Massachusetts. Genuine choice in transportation improves health and reduces preventable disease by increasing physical activity in our daily lives. Fair funding will provide safe and affordable transportation options to people of all ages and walks of life. For a healthier future, please Vote No on Question 1.” Wendy Landman …
October 31, 2014 Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 RE: Comments on the Charles River Resource Management Plan Dear Secretary Vallely Bartlett: WalkBoston reviews public planning documents to identify potential implications for pedestrians. The following comments are based on our review …