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Newton Walk Assessment

Newton Walk Assessment

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WalkBoston working with Toole Design Group (TDG) led a walk assessment in Newton , Massachusetts on Monday , November 24 , 2014. The assessment is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT ) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Enforcement Program, funded by the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), in association with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health . The MassDOT program is a collaboration among Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, along with advocacy groups, MassBike and WalkBoston, to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety in identified high – crash areas.

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Inman Square Walk and Bike Assessment

Inman Square Walk and Bike Assessment

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Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) and WalkBoston led a walk and bike assessment in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The assessment is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Enforcement Program, funded by the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), in association with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The MassDOT program is a collaboration among Federal, State, regional, and local agencies, along with advocacy groups, WalkBoston and MassBike, working to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in identified high – crash areas.

Inman Square is a vibrant residential and retail district between Harvard Square and Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA. The Square has several well – known neighborhood restaurants, entertainment and retail destinations. People coming to Inman arrive by bike, foot, bus and car. Unlike Harvard and Kendall Squares, Inman Square does not have a Red Line T Station.

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Brockton Walk Audit

Brockton Walk Audit

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The City of Brockton identified several high-priority intersections that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. With input from the Old Colony Planning Council, City officials and staff, and the Brockton Police Department, WalkBoston established a walking route that included two of the identified intersections, the site of a new grocery store, and the downtown retail area along Legion Parkway.

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Walk Assessment Lynn

Walk Assessment Lynn

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The City of Lynn identified several high-priority intersections that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. With input from the Mass in Motion program, City officials and the Lynn Police Department, WalkBoston established a walking route that incorporated a section of downtown Lynn including City Hall, the courthouse, Central Square, Lynn Community Health Center, and the Greater Lynn Senior Center. This area sees high volumes of pedestrians conducting business at the courthouse and City Hall, visiting local retail establishments and restaurants, and utilizing the many social service agencies in this district.

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Walk Assessment Haverhill

Walk Assessment Haverhill

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The City of Haverhill identified several high-priority intersections that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. With input from the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, City officials and the Haverhill Police Department, WalkBoston established a walking route that incorporated several of these key intersections in the Downtown and Acre neighborhoods.

Read the full report here:
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