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Lessons Behind Somerville’s New T Stop

Lessons Behind Somerville’s New T Stop

“New transportation by itself is not a miracle cure for urban blight. Zoning, permitting, street configurations, active transport options, parks, schools, policing, trees, public art, public engagement – all of those things tend to be part of the solution.” – Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone  Congratulations to MassDOT and the MBTA on the opening of Assembly Station – …

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Comments on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Wynn Everett Development, MEPA# 15060

Comments on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Wynn Everett Development, MEPA# 15060

August 8, 2014 Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Attn: Anne Canaday 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 RE: Comments on the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Wynn Everett Development MEPA# 15060 Dear Secretary Vallely Bartlett: WalkBoston has reviewed this document, in keeping with what we have …

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Front Page of the Globe – “How Dangerous, No One Knows” highlights gaps in Boston crash data

Front Page of the Globe – “How Dangerous, No One Knows” highlights gaps in Boston crash data

This article was featured on the front page of the Boston Globe, Tuesday, 8/19/2014 – click here for the full story  By not reporting crashes to the state, [Boston] may have missed out on grants and programs such as an innovative MassDOT effort to improve enforcement, awareness, and infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. Announced in …

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Comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Mohegan Sun Development MEPA# 15006

Comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Mohegan Sun Development MEPA# 15006

August 8, 2014 Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Attn: Holly Johnson 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 RE: Comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Mohegan Sun Development MEPA# 15006 Dear Secretary Vallely Bartlett: The proposal included in the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report makes …

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Comments on the Single Environmental Impact Report for the Landmark Center Redevelopment MEPA# 15183

Comments on the Single Environmental Impact Report for the Landmark Center Redevelopment MEPA# 15183

August 8, 2014 Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Attn: Purvi Patel 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 RE: Comments on the Single Environmental Impact Report for the Landmark Center Redevelopment MEPA# 15183 Dear Secretary Vallely Bartlett: For large development projects around the state, WalkBoston provides a review …

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