While Boston’s streets have significantly emptied during the current public health crisis, City Councilors Michelle Wu (At-Large) and Liz Breadon (District 9) discussed options for using the reduction in traffic to reallocate street space to create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Many cities across the country have started expanding crowded sidewalks and increased Read More…
The Boston City Council wants Boston to be a safer city for pedestrians. The council held a hearing this week about pedestrian crossing signals, traffic calming, and vision zero. City Councilor Ed Flynn said his number one priority as a councilor is pedestrian safety. He would like to see raised crosswalks and more speed bumps Read More…
Last month, city councilors discussed concerns about pedestrian safety at their regular council meeting. As Boston becomes more developed, there are more vehicles as well as more pedestrians. Raised by Councilor Flynn, he said many residents don’t feel safe walking throughout the city. He wants to see more raised crosswalks, speed bumps, and stop signs. Read More…
Councilor Ed Flynn requested a hearing about pedestrian safety and pedestrian crossing signals at a recent city council meeting. “I want to make sure our roads and sidewalks are as safe as they can be,” he said. Last week two pedestrians were struck by a van in Fort Point, and one of them passed away Read More…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced a construction advisory for crosswalk rebuilding on Atlantic Avenue from Christopher Columbus Park to East Street, and the Surface Road / Purchase Street from Kneeland Street to Mercantile Street. The work will be completed overnight Monday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from July 15 – Read More…
The Globe highlights that Boston’s reputation as a walking city remains intact. A recent report by Transportation of American ranked Boston as the second-safest walking city. “We easily have much that is positive to build on. Boston is consistently rated as one of America’s most walkable cities, with nearly 5 percent of residents walk to Read More…