WalkBoston conducted a walkability assessment at Galvin Middle School and the southern end of the downtown business district in Wakefield, MA. After a brief discussion on pedestrian safety issues near the school and the walk assessment process, the group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities in the area. The group focused on …
June 8, 2012 Secretary Ian Bowles Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs MEPA Office Deirdre Buckley MEPA # 4900 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: Tremont Crossing Environmental Notification Form Dear Mr. Sullivan: WalkBoston has reviewed the ENF for the Tremont Crossing proposal in Roxbury. We are impressed with the potential …
March 21, 2012 Pamela S. Stephenson, Division Administrator (Att: Damaris Santiago) Federal Highway Administration, 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 RE: Longfellow Bridge, Project File No. 604361 Dear Pamela Stephenson, We would like to take this opportunity to provide comments on the Longfellow bridge design (Project No. 604361) as presented in the Environmental Assessment …
March 20, 2012 Pamela Stephenson Division Administrator, FHWA FHWA Massachusetts Division 55 Broadway, 10th Fl. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 Thomas Broderick Acting Chief Engineer Mass DOT Highway Division Ten Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 RE: Comments on the Environmental Assessment and Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Longfellow Bridge, January 2012 …
Belmont is an ideal community for walking, with its varied neighborhoods, hilly terrain and vibrant commercial areas. The town was once known for farms and market gardens growing fruits, vegetables and flowers. Historic houses, barns and carriage houses still exist here. Our trails through wooded open space connecting to regional trails offer a choice of …