I never realized how much work goes into safe spaces, or how much a neighborhood can benefit from thoughtful walking accommodations. The work WalkBoston is doing is not only getting people moving, but making our schools and communities happier and greener. It is a pleasure to be their supporter.
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- EIN 22-3061699
- (617) 367-9255
- 50 Milk Street 16th Floor Boston MA 02109-5002 USA
- www.walkboston.org
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Mission: Walkboston makes walking safer and easier in massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and vibrant communities.
Programs: Outreach and education:walkboston's outreach and education programs encompass the development of walking maps and walks, work with local grassroots organizations to teach neighborhood residents how to advocate for better sidewalks, street crossings and snow clearance, and the development and distribution of presentations about walking issues to a wide variety of audiences.
technical assistance:walkboston leads walking audits for municipal officials and local residents, teaches municipal staff about the elements of good walking conditions, reviews and reports on traffic signal timing, and helps communities develop programs to improve local walking conditions and encourage walking.
safe routes to schools ("srts"):walkboston works with state and local agencies to deliver safe routes to school safety education to students in many massachusetts municipalities, and to provide school personnel with the tools to carry out comprehensive safe routes to schools efforts that encourage more students to walk.
policy:walkboston works to educate decision makers about the importance of including walking in transportation and development projects, carries out research about walking conditions and the potential for increasing walking, and serves on state and national committees to improve safe routes to school programs.