5/2017 11 ways to make Boston’s traffic signals work better for people walking Add concurrent signals at most locations. Concurrent signalization means that people walking receive a WALK signal in the same direction people driving have a green light (i.e., everyone can continue along Mass Ave). This should always be paired with the next item …
Based on observations made during fieldwork and student arrival at the Melrose Middle School and High School campus, WalkBoston and WatsonActive recommend the following improvements be considered on Melrose Street between the Lynn Fells Parkway intersection and the Tremont Street intersection. Mass in Motion Melrose High School/Middle School Campus Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility Project
WalkBoston conducted a walk assessment in the Old Hill neighborhood at the request of Way Finders staff (formerly HAP Housing) and Springfield’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). WalkBoston is assisting HHS in its implementation of walkability principles throughout Springfield under a CDC grant known as 1422. Springfield’s Old Hill neighborhood also received a …
April 18, 2017 Matthew Beaton, Secretary Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) ATTN: Alex Strysky, MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 Brian Golden, Director Boston Planning and Development Agency ATTN: Michael Rooney One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201-‐1007 RE: Comments on the DEIR/DPIR for the Back Bay/South End …
Holyoke is one of 18 communities participating in the MassDOT multi-disciplinary program to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety in Massachusetts. One of the components of the MassDOT program is to conduct walk and bike assessments that identify infrastructure challenges to biking and walking, and recommend short- and long-term improvements. These assessments are also a means …