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Comments on Fenway Corners DPIR

Comments on Fenway Corners DPIR

March 30, 2022 Aisling Kerr, Project Manager BPDA via email Aisling.Kerr@boston.gov Re: Fenway Corners DPIR Dear Ms. Kerr: WalkBoston has attended project meetings and reviewed the DPIR for the Fenway Corners Project with respect to its impacts and benefits for people walking and using transit.  We are happy to reiterate that we are pleased that …

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Spring 2022 Newsletter

Spring 2022 Newsletter

We mail out copies of our printed newsletter two times a year to supporters, state & local officials; if you’d like to receive a copy, or have an idea for an article, please let us know! See past newsletters here Articles Executive Director’s Letter by Stacey Beuttell Building Social Infrastructure in the Gateway Cities by Ayesha Mehrotra …

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Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, February 2022

Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, February 2022

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. Earlier this month, we released a year in review for 2021 to highlight common issues. Last month, we took a look at the nine fatal crashes listed …

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A step in the right direction

A step in the right direction

BY WENDY LANDMAN / WALKBOSTON SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR Over the last year WalkBoston has been working with the Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on an innovative project to engage hospital injury prevention professionals (IPPs) in pedestrian advocacy. WalkBoston initiated this effort after learning that all Level 1 Trauma Hospitals …

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Building Social Infrastructure in the Gateway Cities

Building Social Infrastructure in the Gateway Cities

BY AYESHA MEHROTRA / WALKBOSTON PROGRAM MANAGER From September 2020 to August 2021, WalkBoston and MassINC conducted virtual walk audits in five Gateway City downtowns: Springfield, Fitchburg, Brockton, Haverhill, and Fall River. Our teams worked alongside residents, municipal officials, and other community leaders to not only improve pedestrian safety and access, but also to consider …

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