FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brendan Kearney at 617-960-6037 or bkearney@walkboston.org WALKBOSTON RECOGNIZES WENDY LANDMAN’S 15 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP $120,000 raised toward future statewide pedestrian advocacy efforts in advance of this evening’s “Walk With Us” celebration BOSTON: October 2, 2019 — Tonight, WalkBoston will honor Executive Director Wendy Landman’s 15 inspiring years of leadership, and welcome …
WalkBoston seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented, full-time Program Coordinator with experience in office management, development (fundraising) activities, communication strategies, and event planning. The Program Coordinator would support all staff and play a key role in ensuring that the office functions efficiently and effectively. About WalkBoston: At WalkBoston, we know that walking improves personal, economic, environmental and …
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and MassMobility are partnering to help municipalities and organizations overcome transportation barriers – starting by recognizing the creative and effective work already underway in communities across the Commonwealth. A goal of the Healthy Aging Collaborative is to help connect communities and stakeholders to resources, information, and funding opportunities that can help them …
WalkBoston participated in a MassDOT Road Safety Audit yesterday around the Woburn Common. Few pedestrians venture to the beautiful common due to the long crossing distances, complicated vehicular turning movements, and unpredictable driver behavior. Drivers, focused on maneuvering through multiple lanes of traffic, often neglect to check the crosswalks for people walking before accelerating into …
A simple reminder to people walking to “stop, look and wave” to drivers before entering a crosswalk in downtown Marblehead can help keep people safe and remind everyone of their role in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities. Marblehead sees many visitors in the summer months who may be unfamiliar with the local traffic patterns. Eye contact …