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, October 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 September; four were identified as people walking. In this post, we’ll look …
November 2023 Network Meeting: MA Safe Routes to School Recording
Judy Crocker joined us for this month’s WalkMassachusetts Network discussion to share about the MA Safe Routes to School program. Since 2005, the federally funded Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (nationally #1 ranked program of MassDOT) has been working to increase safe biking and walking for students grade K-12 by using a collaborative, community-focused approach that bridges the gap …
RSVP for Springfield Walk Audit Academy Community Report Out – November 9 (5-7pm)
Please join us on November 9th 5-7pm to hear about the “Walk Audit Academy – Springfield” effort and what participants found during their walk audits in Fall 2023. Food will be provided. This project was led by WalkMassachusetts and sponsored by AARP as part of a Community Challenge Grant. As part of the evening, we’ll …