On Thursday, August 20th at 1pm, the Boston City Council will hold a hearing about plans for improving streets in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Will you take five minutes today to ask Boston to act with the urgency this crisis demands? If you live in Boston, contact your city councilor: Ask that they attend …
Following an announcement of the potential alternatives to be included in the upcoming FHWA/MassDOT studies for a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS), 10+ organizations including WalkBoston sent in a letter that we hoped would help guide the writing that was to be included in a scope for the DEIS. The letter was not well-received by MassDOT and a …
July 24, 2020 | WalkBoston Comments on the South Boston Seaport Strategic Transit Plan To: Brian P. Golden, Director Boston Planning & Development Agency Chris Osgood, Chief of Streets Councilor Wu, Chair Planning, Development and Transportation Councilor Flynn, District 2 WalkBoston appreciates the opportunity to comment on the plan and are glad to see that …
Age-Friendly Walking is a framework for planning and building cities and towns that are walkable for people of all ages. Walkability is key to ensuring that older adults can age in community, access goods and services, and maintain physical, mental, and social health. To guide Age-Friendly Walking efforts for communities across Massachusetts, WalkBoston has developed …
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, lower traffic volumes have led to dangerous driving speeds in communities across the Commonwealth. High driving speeds contributed to a doubled roadway fatality rate in the month of April in Massachusetts. Driver speeding affects all road users by making walking and rolling conditions unsafe and uncomfortable. With the safer-at-home …