On July 31, 2012, the White House honored leaders who have devoted their time and efforts to helping their communities reach new heights through transportation innovation. The White House highlighted Bob Sloane, WalkBoston’s Senior Project Manager, as a Transportation Innovator “Champion of Change.” Bob is pictured below with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and other …
July 20, 2012 Secretary Richard Sullivan Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs MEPA Office 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: New Brighton Landing Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) MEPA # 49909 Dear Secretary Sullivan: WalkBoston has reviewed the EENF for the New Brighton Landing proposal. The potential improvements that this project …
Walking distances are shorter than you imagine. This two sided map gives you walking routes in both North and South Dorchester showing walkers just how walkable Dorchester really is.
WalkBoston conducted a walkability assessment in the area of Melrose, Massachusetts near the Lincoln Elementary School. After a brief discussion on pedestrian safety issues near the school and an explanation of how the assessment would be conducted, a group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities in the area, with an emphasis on …
WalkBoston conducted a walkability assessment at Galvin Middle School and the southern end of the downtown business district in Wakefield, MA. After a brief discussion on pedestrian safety issues near the school and the walk assessment process, the group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities in the area. The group focused on …