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Report: Majority of MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in 2021 Occurred in Just 12 Communities, Older Adults Disproportionate Victims

By WalkMassachusetts | March 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jovanny Rosado jrosado@denterlein.com 773-490-8469 Report: Majority of MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in 2021 Occurred in Just 12 Communities, Older Adults Disproportionate Victims Results point to proven street design changes that can reduce or even eliminate pedestrian deaths BOSTON (March 25, 2022) – A report released today by WalkBoston, a Massachusetts pedestrian …

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Comments on MassDOT Maffa Way + Mystic Ave Bridge Project (File No. 607670)

By WalkMassachusetts | March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022 Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer Suite 6340, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 via e-mail to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us Attention: Major Projects, Project File No. 607670 Dear Ms. Lavallee, I attended the public meeting for the MassDOT Maffa Way / Mystic Ave Bridge Project in Somerville (near Sullivan Square) earlier this month. …

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Action Alert: Contact your Legislators to Support a Safer Route 16

By WalkBoston | March 8, 2022

WalkBoston is proud to support the Route 16 Coalition, a project of Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets, a group made up of resident advocates, local and state legislators, and other community groups organizing for a safer Route 16 from Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge to Main Street in Medford. This section of Route 16 is under …

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WalkMassachusetts Network: February Meeting Recap

By WalkBoston | March 2, 2022

The WalkMassachusetts Network hosted its first virtual network meeting on Wednesday, February 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. Through our introductory discussion, it became clear that there was significant overlap in what topics people were …

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This year’s Golden Shoe Awards go to…

By WalkMassachusetts | February 25, 2022

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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