Every day, WalkBoston works to make walking safer and easier throughout Massachusetts. Through our technical assistance, education, and advocacy initiatives, WalkBoston works to achieve more walkable communities with equitable access to parks, natural environments, and open spaces as well as basic needs such as nutritious food and healthcare. During the COVID-19 public health crisis, our …
April 30, 2020 City Councilor Liz Breadon City Councilor Michelle Wu 1 City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Councilors Breadon and Wu: Thank you for filing an order for a hearing regarding implementing changes for safe streets during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As stated in WalkBoston’s March 27, 2020, post “We are all …
April 23, 2020 Director Brian Golden Boston Planning and Development Agency Attn: Tim Czerwienski Re: Harbor Garage Redevelopment Dear Director Golden: WalkBoston is Massachusetts’ primary pedestrian advocacy organization, and we frequently provide comments on major public and private development and infrastructure projects, with a focus on how those projects serve and affect pedestrians. The redevelopment …
Boston Magazine: “Now, and After the Pandemic, Boston’s Streets Need a Fresh Look” “This crisis has really given everyone a new sense of what public space means and how it should be used,” says Stacey Buettell, executive director of the advocacy group WalkBoston. “I’m guessing people probably didn’t think about the fact that sidewalks are …
As of Governor Baker’s Friday morning update (March 27, 2020), Massachusetts officials say to stay home, stop the spread. MassDPH’s public health advisory says to “only leave your home to address essential needs, get some fresh air and exercise, and if you do, avoid unnecessary contact with other individuals.” It is still permissible to walk, bike, …