FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jovanny Rosado jrosado@denterlein.com 773-490-8469 Report: MA Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Up 35%; More than 70% Occurred in Environmental Justice Neighborhoods WalkBoston calls on MassDOT to release an action plan for safe streets, and for the legislature to fund staff and resources to support eliminating fatal crashes BOSTON (March 30, 2023) – A …
Last Saturday, 3/27, two of WalkBoston’s staff had the pleasure of attending Consult LeLa’s Youth Engagement Committee’s first winter placemaking event “Activating the Square: Imagining the Future of Mattapan Square Together.” Despite chilly weather and a spot of hail, the event was lively and well attended, with residents enjoying games, youth performances, and food provided …
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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Our Golden Shoes Awards recognize individuals, agencies, municipalities and companies exemplifying the ideals of WalkBoston’s mission. The winners accept their award during our Annual Celebration, which will be in-person (and livestreamed) from the Venture Cafe @ 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142. Register here to join us in celebrating & honoring their work! This year’s Golden …