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 …
WalkBoston Executive Director Job Description What we’re looking for: WalkBoston is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization into an exciting next phase which will include implementing the newly developed Strategic Plan, expanding our organizational reach statewide, and continuing our advocacy and organizing efforts in support of safe pedestrian infrastructure and public policy. …
World Day of Remembrance is an annual international event during which we gather as a community to reflect upon those we’ve lost and commit ourselves to improving our roads. In 2022 so far, over 2,000 lives have been lost to, or seriously injured by, a traffic crash in Massachusetts — not including the countless friends, …
Although construction on the new North Washington St. Bridge isn’t estimated to be completed for two more years, pedestrians crossing the nearby intersection North End say it presents a clear danger that the city of Boston must address now. An Instagram account called @northwashingtonstbridge has taken to documenting the “traffic and safety nightmares” associated with …
WalkBoston was excited to see that Boston City Councilor Kenzie Bok announced this week that the City of Boston has plans for more sidewalk plows and an expanded Sidewalk Snow-Clearing Program this winter. This is a big deal! Thank you Mayor Wu, Councilor Bok, Public Works, and the many people that have worked to move sidewalk snow clearing from plan to pilot …