On October 6 and October 22, 2020, WalkBoston and MassINC conducted a virtual walk assessment with Springfield community members in the Union Station area as part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Mass in Motion grant program, with support from the Solomon Foundation. The two main goals of the Gateway Cities walk audit project …
October 9, 2020 Director Brian Golden Boston Planning and Development Agency Attn via email: Aisling Kerr Secretary Kathleen A. Theoharides Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn via email: Alexander Strysky Re: Comment on 244 – 284 A Street “Channelside” PNF Dear Director Golden and Secretary Theoharides: WalkBoston, LivableStreets Alliance and the Boston Cyclists …
October 9, 2020 Director Brian Golden Boston Planning and Development Agency Attn via email: Ebony DaRosa Secretary Kathleen A. Theoharides Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn via email: Alexander Strysky Re: The Pinnacle at Central Wharf (Harbor Garage Redevelopment) Dear Secretary Theoharides and Director Golden: WalkBoston is Massachusetts’ leading pedestrian advocate. We frequently …
More people than ever are taking to the sidewalks to stay healthy, get to work, and safely connect with people during COVID 19. Starting November 1st, we’re challenging you to compete in the Beat the Bay State Challenge! Register today on RunSignUp Log miles on foot to virtually trace the perimeter of Massachusetts in 30 days. …
USDOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration designated October as the first-ever National Pedestrian Safety Month. WalkBoston commends the federal recognition of the importance of addressing the safety of the most vulnerable road users. We hope that National Pedestrian Safety Month will propel communities to focus on the safety of people walking. In recognition of National …