WalkBoston is now WalkMassachusetts
After over 30 years of statewide advocacy as WalkBoston, conversations with partners and community members across the state, and a new Strategic Plan, we are changing our name to WalkMassachusetts. Here's why.
WalkMassachusetts makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. Our website is centered on the work we do with people and organizations in communities across the state.
WalkBoston is now WalkMassachusetts!
Yes, you read that correctly. After over 30 years of statewide advocacy as WalkBoston, conversations with partners and community members across the state, and a new Strategic Plan, we are changing our name to WalkMassachusetts. Last year we reaffirmed our Mission and defined our Vision for the future: a Massachusetts where people walking—no matter their …
Statewide Fatal Crashes In MA, August 2023
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. Last month, we took a look at crashes listed in the MassDOT Crash Portal in July; three were identified as people walking. In this post, we’ll look …
September 2023 Network Meeting – “Mass Central Rail Trail” Recording
Craig Della Penna joined us for this month’s WalkMassachusetts Network discussion to share about the Mass Central Rail Trail. This is the longest and most complicated former RR corridor to reassemble in New England. Running from Northampton to Boston, it has been a 40+ year journey so far. It is the longest developing rail trail in New England. …
Comment Letter on Proposed Patrick Subaru Dealership, EEA #16747
September 11, 2023 Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Attn: MEPA Office, Alexander Strysky (via email) Re: Comments on Proposed Patrick Subaru Dealership, EEA #16747 Dear Alex: WalkMassachusetts (previously known as WalkBoston) is Massachusetts’ primary pedestrian advocacy organization, working across the Commonwealth with …