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Walk Assessment, Fall River

Walk Assessment, Fall River

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The City of Fall River 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 Fall River Police Department, WalkBoston established a walking route that incorporated one of these intersections, and also looked at the safety of the pedestrian environment for students attending the Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School and the Boys and Girls Club of America before and after school programs. The route also included the Pine and Robeson intersection which is at the corner of Ruggles Park, a popular city park. The walk assessment was conducted on October 15, 2014, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The weather was clear with temperatures in the high 60s.

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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.

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Salem Downtown Walk Assessment

Salem Downtown Walk Assessment

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The walk assessment focused on Salem’s downtown district just west of the pedestrian mall and Peabody Essex Museum. The route began at the City Hall Annex; traveled north to Bridge Street and the Salem MBTA commuter rail station; turned west on Bridge Street; cut through a worn pathway along the North Street (Rt 114) ramps up to the Federal/North Street intersection; followed North Street to the Summer/Chestnut/Norman Street intersection; and returned to Washington Street at the intersection with New Derby Street.

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Wollaston Walk Assessment

Wollaston Walk Assessment

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WalkBoston led a walk assessment at the WollastonT station in Quincy, MA to evaluate pedestrian safety at the station and along the major road corridors and intersections leading to the T station. The assessment fulfilled several mutually beneficial goals by bringing together federal agencies, state agencies, municipal departments, and advocacy groups around the central issue of implementing built environment solutions to improve pedestrian safety.

Read the full report here:
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Healthy Aging Initatives Throughout the State

Healthy Aging Initatives Throughout the State

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WalkBoston has Heathy Aging initiatives underway in Brookline, Fall River, Gloucester and Weymouth, training seniors in these communities to conduct audits of various walking routes. The groups are shown how to make constructive recommendations to the city about needed improvements around senior centers, schools, and near transit stops in order to improve accessibility for all residents. Thank you to Healthy City Fall River for the great pictures from last week’s training!

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Walkability Assessments and Pedestrian Advocacy 101

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