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Blind man walking (and running)!

Blind man walking (and running)!

Kyle Robidoux is the Director of  Volunteer & Support Group Services at the Mass. Assoc. for the Blind & Visually Impaired. I walk everywhere. As a marathoner, I also run all throughout Boston and neighboring cities. I’m also legally blind so walking, along with public  transit, is my main mode of transportation. Therefore,  walkability is …

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Comments on Arborway Crosswalk Improvements presentation

Comments on Arborway Crosswalk Improvements presentation

May 15, 2014 Commissioner Jack Murray Attn: Office of Public Outreach Department of Conservation and Recreation 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Arborway Crossing Dear Commissioner Murray: WalkBoston attended the May 6th public meeting and has reviewed DCR’s Arborway Crosswalk Improvements presentation. First, we are pleased that DCR has responded to community …

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Comments on HSIP National Performance Management Measures

Comments on HSIP National Performance Management Measures

May 14, 2014 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 WalkBoston is Massachusetts’ leading pedestrian advocacy organization. We work with urban, suburban and rural communities across the state to improve walking conditions, increase the safety of pedestrians, and encourage people to …

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Re-Discover Dudley: History in the Making!

Re-Discover Dudley: History in the Making!

Our 2014 Annual Walk took place in Dudley Square this year on May 8th. Here is the map! ——————————————————————————————————————- Join our Mailing List to keep up to date on advocacy issues. Like our work? Support WalkBoston – Donate Now! Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook

Beacon Street Multimodal Improvements and Streetscape Enhancement Comment Letter

Beacon Street Multimodal Improvements and Streetscape Enhancement Comment Letter

The Beacon Street project area extends from the bridge abutment at Oxford Street to Dickinson Street, a distance of approximately 1.1 miles. The project is intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle movements with improved streetscape, wider sidewalks, a new cycle track/bicycle lanes, and new ADA compliant curb ramps. The project goal is to enhance the …

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