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 have changed 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.
WalkMassachusetts releases annual fatal pedestrian crash report alongside new tools for residents to advocate for safer streets in their own communities
BOSTON, Mass. March 29, 2024 – In 2023, one in every five (20%) fatal motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts involved a person walking getting hit by the driver of a car. Forty cities and towns experienced at least one fatal pedestrian crash over the course of the year, with eight municipalities seeing multiple crashes. More …
Join WalkMass and WalkBike Worcester at Union Station for a walk on May 23 at 5:30pm!
We look forward to seeing you on May 23rd at 5:30pm for our latest walk! What: WalkMass – 2024 Bob Sloane Walk (Worcester) When: May 23, 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: starting at Union Station (2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604) Price: Free, but donations are welcome to support our work. RSVP here: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/BobSloaneWalk2024 Each spring, we …
Statewide Fatal Crashes in MA, February 2024
Each month, we post about the fatal crashes in Massachusetts from a previous month, and share any trends that we see. For the full list of monthly posts, head here. In our previous post, we took a look at crashes listed in the MassDOT Crash Portal in January; nine were identified as people walking. In …