WBZ NewsRadio: “Vigil Held At Mass. State House For Victims Of Traffic Accidents”

Legislation was a focus this year for the group. On Friday, a committee of lawmakers reached an agreement on the distracted driving bill, which has been in the works for years.

“This is the first time that we feel really excited to say we’re looking at a hands-free bill that is almost about to pass,” Stein said.

The bill is set to be filed on Monday morning.

Walk Boston Executive Director Stacey Beuttell said the end goal is to save lives.

“This is a day for both promoting legislation and a rallying cry to make sure that our state legislators and all of us are still working toward safe streets, but it’s also a day to remember those who have fallen that didn’t have to,” Beuttell said. “These are crashes, not accidents. And we need to change that.”

However, according to Beuttell, there is still a lot advocates want to see get done.

“Until we have safe crosswalks, until we have protected bike lanes, and networks that allow people to move throughout the city, we won’t consider our job finished,” Beuttell said.

Posted November 17, 2019