Submitted in advance on 12/20/2022 via email. My name is Brendan Kearney, I’m the Deputy Director of Advocacy for WalkBoston, the statewide pedestrian advocacy organization in Massachusetts. The term “jaywalking” was created by the auto industry in the 1920s to divert blame from drivers who were hitting and killing people. A century later it has …
WalkBoston’s Program Coordinator Ava Dimond had the opportunity to attend the Green Line Extension’s (GLX) official opening ceremony in the Tufts Joyce Cummings Center on Monday, Dec. 12th. She stepped onto the Green Line at Haymarket station and comfortably rode it all the way to the Medford/Tufts stop, passing 5 new stops along the way …
Each month, we post about the fatal crashes in Massachusetts from the previous month, and share any trends that we see. For the full list of monthly posts, head here. Earlier this year, we released a year in review for 2021 to highlight common issues. Last month, we took a look at crashes listed in the MassDOT Crash …
It’s the holiday season! We pulled together a list of books that you might consider for your gift giving needs, including from authors who have talked at WalkBoston events. We encourage you to buy books from your local bookstore, or find a store near you via Bookshop. At the bottom, we’ve included a list of …
Nathan Frazee Project Manager Boston Common Master Plan Boston Parks Department 1010 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, MA 02118 via email: nathan.frazee@boston.gov RE: WalkBoston Comments on 2022 Boston Common Master Plan Dear Mr. Frazee: WalkBoston has followed the progress for the Boston Common Master Plan over the last few years, and we appreciate the time and attention …