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This year’s Golden Shoe Awards go to…

This year’s Golden Shoe Awards go to…

Join us on March 30th at 5PM as we award this year’s Golden Shoes to people or organizations who have accomplished terrific wins for walking. (See all of our past winners.) We will be honoring Josh Ostroff, Meg Robertson, and “Just Walk Boston.” Congrats to all the winners! Josh Ostroff is being honored for his unwavering commitment to walking advocacy in Natick …

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Funding Opportunities for Mobility Improvements

Funding Opportunities for Mobility Improvements

WalkBoston has compiled a list of various funding opportunities available to fund various mobility improvements in your community. This list was last updated with deadlines and funding opportunities as of February 18, 2022. Find the overview here: Funding Opportunities for Mobility Improvements.

Boston Globe: “The Argument: Should Massachusetts toughen penalties for jaywalking?”

Boston Globe: “The Argument: Should Massachusetts toughen penalties for jaywalking?”

Boston Globe: “The Argument: Should Massachusetts toughen penalties for jaywalking?” NO | Brendan Kearney, Deputy Director, WalkBoston; Framingham resident 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 proven to be a highly successful marketing effort. The …

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We’re hiring a WalkBoston Intern

We’re hiring a WalkBoston Intern

April 2022 update: this role has already been filled; thank you for your interest! WalkBoston Internship Job Description WalkBoston makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. WalkBoston is committed to centering racial equity and justice in our work as well as evaluating the ways …

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