Making Massachusetts more walkable
WalkBoston 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 board appoints Stacey Beuttell as next Executive Director
The WalkBoston Board is pleased to announce that Stacey Beuttell will be the organization’s next Executive Director. Stacey, who is WalkBoston’s Deputy Director, will succeed Wendy Landman, who has led the charge to make Massachusetts more walkable for the past 15 years. Wendy will continue with her policy and advocacy efforts for the organization after …
Comment Letter for Regional Transit Authorities in the FY2020 Budget – Amendment 1136
Massachusetts State Senate The State House Boston, MA 02133 May 16, 2019 Regional Transit Authorities in the FY2020 Budget – Amendment 1136 Honorable Members of the Senate: We, a group of elected, nonprofit, community, and business leaders who support RTAs and their riders, support amendment 1136, which would provide $90.5 million in base funding for …
Walnut Street is transformed for a day in Springfield
WalkBoston participated in Springfield’s second Complete Streets Demonstration Day on Saturday, May 11 held in Barrows Park along Walnut Street. Hosted by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, WalkBoston and our partners (WalkBike Springfield and Wayfinders) provided visitors with information on the benefits of complete streets and walkable communities. MassBike provided free bike tune-ups and ValleyBike …
Comment Letter RE: MEPA 16015 Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing
May 13, 2019 Kathleen Theoharides Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 RE: MEPA 16015 Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Dear Ms. Theoharides: WalkBoston has worked closely with other community and advocacy groups in support of this proposed bridge over the Mystic River. Because of its critical …