Energy News Network: “Massachusetts bill aims to reduce traffic congestion, but will it help climate?” The money dedicated to pedestrian and bicycle networks is welcome, said Wendy Landman, executive director of WalkBoston, a nonprofit that promotes efforts to make Boston a more walkable city. Safe, robust pedestrian options are necessary not just for those who …
SAMPAN News: “Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition and City of Cambridge release first Cambridge Vision Zero progress report” “It’s important that the City of Cambridge is clearly communicating what data is available to them,” said Wendy Landman, executive director of WalkBoston. “We’re confident that the City will work with local partners in the healthcare field, as …
WalkBoston took a downtown Boston “signals walk” with Boston Chief of Streets Chris Osgood, Acting Transportation Commissioner Greg Rooney and Boston Transportation Department Chief Planner Vineet Gupta on August 1st. We looked at several pedestrian-filled downtown Boston intersections and discussed the many ways in which Boston’s traffic signals are not yet fulfilling the policies outlined …
Six members of WalkBoston’s staff evaluated over 35 locations in Belmont last Wednesday morning as the Town prepares its Complete Streets Prioritization Plan project list. We were asked to review the list to be sure that the needs of people walking were well represented among the projects. We quickly realized we didn’t just need to …
WalkBoston interns gain experience in transportation-related planning and design, community engagement, advocacy, and neighborhood revitalization efforts. If you have an interest in learning firsthand how walkability affects community health, civic participation and overall quality of life, then an internship at WalkBoston could be a career-enhancing experience for you. Tasks include: Assisting with walkability assessments and …