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 …
We visited Salem to scout out WalkBoston’s next walk audit route and were thrilled to see big changes along a previous walk audit route. Drivers used to use a “barge and block” strategy to enter the Route 114 (Summer Street/Norman Street) and Chestnut Street intersection. Now, a painted traffic circle regularizes drivers’ movements and provides …
Next month’s event, “Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership” would not be possible without the support of our honorary committee. Thank you for your commitment to WalkBoston’s mission. What: “Walk with Us: A Celebration of Leadership” When: October 2, 2019 6-8PM Where: Society of Arts and Crafts, 100 Pier Four Boulevard #200, Boston, MA 02210 Cost: $150 – …
WalkBoston was joined by Interim Boston Transportation Commissioner, Greg Rooney; Chief of Streets Chris Osgood; and BTD Director of Planning Vineet Gupta for a “traffic signals walk” on August 1. The first impacts of the walk are now visible! Last week, @BostonBTD changed Washington & Milk to flashing red lights and covered up the WALK …