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Chilly and fun Salem Street Walk Audit in Medford

Chilly and fun Salem Street Walk Audit in Medford

  WalkBoston was thrilled to lead a Salem Street and Haines Square walk audit with WalkMedford. Joined by Mayor Stephanie Burke, multiple city officials, local business owners, school representatives / volunteers and the public our group of 15+ walked for two hours discussing possible improvements to safety, accessibility and street design quality.   So great that Lois B. joined …

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First WalkMassachusetts Network Forum in the books!

First WalkMassachusetts Network Forum in the books!

Thank you for your lively conversations, your questions, your suggestions, and for taking part in the first WalkMassachusetts Network gathering in Worcester. Stacey had the opportunity to present the successful results of our meeting last night at the 10 in 1 StreetTalks event put on by LivableStreets. So we bet participation in the Network will grow …

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Comments on the findings of the Independent Review Team for the Throat portion of the I-90 Allston Interchange Project

Comments on the findings of the Independent Review Team for the Throat portion of the I-90 Allston Interchange Project

November 30, 2018­­­ Stephanie Pollack Secretary of Transportation State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 Matthew Beaton Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Saltonstall Building, 100 Cambridge St #900 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Comments on the findings of the Independent Review Team for the Throat portion of the I-90 Allston Interchange Project Dear …

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MassLive – “‘It’s going to be a legacy project;’ South Boston community wrestles with vision for historic Northern Avenue Bridge”

MassLive – “‘It’s going to be a legacy project;’ South Boston community wrestles with vision for historic Northern Avenue Bridge”

MassLive: “‘It’s going to be a legacy project;’ South Boston community wrestles with vision for historic Northern Avenue Bridge” But among various neighborhood groups like the Wharf District Council, Walk Boston, The Fort Point Neighborhood Association and six others, consensus on at least one element of the bridge is clear: no cars. “People danced on the bridge, …

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Watertown Square: Impacts of Charles River Road Realignment Concepts on Pedestrians

Watertown Square: Impacts of Charles River Road Realignment Concepts on Pedestrians

The Town of Watertown, working with VHB, is testing different concepts regarding Charles River Road with the goals of improving overall traffic safety and wayfinding, and of enhancing the pedestrian experience in Watertown Square. WalkBoston, funded through the EOPSS Pedestrian Safety Initiative, was asked to provide the Town with additional information on the effects of …

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