WalkMassachusetts

WalkMassachusetts WalkMassachusetts makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts. We know that walking improves personal, economic, environmental and civic health.

WalkMassachusetts makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. Working on walking takes us across Massachusetts to empower people with knowledge and proven strategies to make their own communities more walkable. Our small, committed staff work as a team to make change: whether it’s getting a crosswalk painted in a n

eighborhood, or influencing Massachusetts state policy to make streets safer for all. WalkMassachusetts is committed to better understanding, identifying, and undoing the racist processes and policies that lead to inequities in the walking environment for communities of color across the Commonwealth. We are deepening our engagement in meaningful program and organizational strategies that lead with racial justice. WalkMassachusetts is actively seeking to build a diverse staff. We encourage multiple perspectives and experiences, support a multicultural environment, and strive to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work.

Clipboards out, crosswalks judged. Casual walks hit different when you’re building a safer, more walkable Stoneham. 🚶‍♂️...
09/02/2026

Clipboards out, crosswalks judged. Casual walks hit different when you’re building a safer, more walkable Stoneham. 🚶‍♂️✨ Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee

08/31/2026

A big THANK YOU to WalkMassachusetts and all of the folks who joined us for the Stoneham Community Walk Audit with Walk Massachusetts last Thursday! This was a great community building event - and we look forward to working together to find solutions for safer pedestrian connections in Stoneham.

We took to the streets of Salem for a climate & safety walk audit along Parker and Proctor Streets—and the data speaks f...
08/31/2026

We took to the streets of Salem for a climate & safety walk audit along Parker and Proctor Streets—and the data speaks for itself! 🚶‍♀️🌳

From tracking heat islands to observing traffic flow, here is what we saw on the ground:

🚗 Traffic Calming: Road striping and parking enforcement have narrowed streets and slowed down cars, but driver workarounds persist. Without proper curb reveals, vehicles are steering *around* speed bumps, creating new safety hazards.

🌲 Shade Equity: Proctor Street’s tree canopy provided immediate, noticeable cooling. Using heat-mapping data, we are identifying key spots—like vacant retail lots—to plant more trees where walking residents need shade most.

⚡ Micromobility Boom: We spotted 8 different micromobility riders (e-bikes, e-motos, scooters, skateboards), and 100% of them were riding on the sidewalk because the street lacks safe infrastructure and bike parking.

With the Parker Street project on the horizon, now is the time to build connected networks, add curb protections, and make Salem walkable and cool for everyone. 🛠️✨

What street in your neighborhood needs a safety & shade upgrade next? Sound off in the comments! 👇

08/28/2026
🚨 Salem Community Walk Audit! Join WalkMassachusetts & the City of Salem to help make our streets safer, accessible, and...
08/24/2026

🚨 Salem Community Walk Audit! Join WalkMassachusetts & the City of Salem to help make our streets safer, accessible, and more climate-resilient.

🗓 Tues, Aug 25 @ 4:30 PM

📍 Gallows Hill Park Parking Lot

👥 All residents & advocates welcome!

We'll be auditing Proctor St, Boston St & Highland Ave. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Reigster: bit.ly/3ROb731

👟 Brockton: Let’s make our streets safer for everyone!Join us for the Brockton Walk Audit! We're walking the neighborhoo...
08/20/2026

👟 Brockton: Let’s make our streets safer for everyone!

Join us for the Brockton Walk Audit! We're walking the neighborhood together to spot missing sidewalks, dangerous crossings, and areas that need improvement—and we need your voice to make a real impact.

📍 Where & When: TONIGHT!
🎟️ RSVP & Details: https://givebutter.com/brockton-walk-audit-rsvp-t9qpvq

Whether you walk, roll, use transit, or drive, come share what you see every day. Let’s build a safer, more accessible Brockton together! 🚶‍♀️👨‍🦯🚲

August 20, 6pm

Want to make East Boston safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate for everyone? Join WalkMassachusetts and GreenRo...
08/20/2026

Want to make East Boston safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate for everyone? Join WalkMassachusetts and GreenRoots for the Day Square Walk Audit! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

A walk audit is a guided, interactive experience where community members walk together to evaluate street safety, accessibility, and public space design.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 460 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128
💬 Note: Spanish interpretation will be available!

All residents, business owners, and local advocates are welcome. Register today to help shape safer streets in Eastie: bit.ly/45CeVrs

08/17/2026

On August 26 we will co-host a walk of the project area of an exciting, federally funded transportation improvement project near Worcester State University featuring two roundabouts that will boost mobility and safety for all. It's a chance to see conditions now and imagine how they will be better. See you there!
https://mailchi.mp/60b5e0a78552/walkbike-worcester-e-news-17454892
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Major milestone in pedestrian safety! Somerville has officially gone four years without a single traffic death.As New En...
08/17/2026

Major milestone in pedestrian safety! Somerville has officially gone four years without a single traffic death.

As New England’s most densely populated city, they’re proving that smart, continuous street redesigns save lives.

That relentless dedication to safer streets is why WalkMassachusetts was so proud to award Somerville a Golden Shoe Award this past April!

From speed humps and protected bike lanes to lower speed limits, their incremental, practical approach is a model for the entire state.

Read more about Somerville's Vision Zero success in the Boston Globe. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/15/metro/somerville-zero-traffic-deaths-three-years/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

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