2022 finds WalkBoston poised to begin two major new projects in the City of Boston and thrilled to continue our Age-Friendly walking work across Massachusetts. We have partnered with GreenRoots — an environmental justice organization working in Chelsea and East Boston — to work with residents to make walking routes to several of East Boston’s …
WalkBoston is releasing its 2021 Annual Report after our Annual Celebration on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022. If you missed the event, you can watch the Zoom recording. Highlighted projects include the Walk Audit Academy, our Stepping Strong work, Gateway Cities project, and the 2021 MA Pedestrian Crash report.
Can’t wait for Beat the Bay State to return in November? Check out these partner events to keep you occupied this spring! MassBike’s 30 Days of Biking Challenge (Month of April) All you have to do is ride every day in April, even if it’s just once around your block, and you’ll have a chance to win …
The WalkMassachusetts Network held its second network meeting on Wednesday, March 16th. Members ranged from WalkBoston staff and board members, resident advocates from community groups, Mass in Motion coordinators, and representatives on various municipal boards and commissions. Attendees started off by giving their communities a ‘grade’ for how well they approached sidewalk snow removal which …
This Wednesday, March 30th at 5PM, WalkBoston will present this year’s Golden Shoes to people or organizations who have accomplished terrific wins for walking: We will be honoring Josh Ostroff, Meg Robertson, and “Just Walk Boston.” Josh Ostroff is being honored for his unwavering commitment to walking advocacy in Natick and the greater Metrowest region. For more on Josh, head to his …