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We are Hiring a New Executive Director!

We are Hiring a New Executive Director!

WalkMassachusetts Executive Director Job Description What we’re looking for: WalkMassachusetts is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization into an exciting next phase which will include implementing the newly developed strategic plan, expanding our organizational reach statewide, and continuing our advocacy and organizing efforts in support of safe pedestrian infrastructure and public policy.  …

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Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, January 2023

Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, January 2023

Each month, we post about the fatal crashes in Massachusetts from the previous month, and share any trends that we see. For the full list of monthly posts, head here. We will be releasing a year in review for 2022 in the coming weeks to highlight common issues. You can read the year in review for 2021 …

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Announcing our Keynote Speaker for April 4th: Dr. Karilyn Crockett

Announcing our Keynote Speaker for April 4th: Dr. Karilyn Crockett

WalkBoston is excited to welcome our supporters to our 33rd Annual Celebration on April 4th at 5:30 pm at the Venture Cafe! This year, we’ll be joined by Dr. Karilyn Crockett as our keynote speaker. Register today to join us. Dr. Karilyn Crockett’s research focuses on large-scale land use changes in twentieth century American cities and examines the …

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WalkBoston Comments on 2022 MassDOT Snow and Ice Control Program EEA#11202

WalkBoston Comments on 2022 MassDOT Snow and Ice Control Program EEA#11202

February 6, 2023 Secretary Rebecca Tepper Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Attn via email: Eva Vaughan Re:  2022 MassDOT Snow and Ice Control Program EEA#11202 Dear Secretary Tepper: WalkBoston commented on MassDOT’s Environmental Status and Planning Report (ESPR) on Snow and Ice Control in 2018 and again in March 2021. Our 2021 comments …

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Boston Globe: “Dangerous intersections and roads in Boston and Springfield are about to get multimillion-dollar upgrades”

Boston Globe: “Dangerous intersections and roads in Boston and Springfield are about to get multimillion-dollar upgrades”

Boston Globe: “Dangerous intersections and roads in Boston and Springfield are about to get multimillion-dollar upgrades” Brendan Kearney, deputy director of the advocacy group WalkBoston, said he was pleased to see federal dollars going toward road safety, not just traffic congestion. It’s an urgent issue, he said, and one that is literally life-or-death. He recalls …

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