Find Your Local City’s “ParkScore” on Trust for Public Land Index

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2020 | Data and Reports

According to the Trust for Public Land, Boston ranks ninth among all US cities on their ParkScore Index that ranks communities based on accessibility to parks and recreation facilities. Cities of all sizes (towns are not included in the data) are able to see how many...

Accessing Age-Friendly Parks, Trails and Community Walks During COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates

Older adults – and people of all ages – looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. MHAC recognizes the physical and...

Report: UMass Studies Risk Factors for Older Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities in MA

by James Fuccione | Oct 10, 2019 | Data and Reports

The number of pedestrian crashes in the United States has increased in the past two decades. According to a new report from UMass-Boston’s Gerontology Institute, the percentage of older pedestrian crash rates has also increased during that span. Their report...

MassDOT Announces State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

by James Fuccione | Jul 29, 2019 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack recently joined Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, members of the Massachusetts Legislature, local officials, and transportation advocates at a groundbreaking event in Natick to release the State Bicycle...

MassTrails Grants Awarded to 71 Projects Across Mass.

by James Fuccione | Jun 26, 2019 | News and Updates, Programs

Continuing efforts to support the state’s vast network of trails, the Baker-Polito Administration  announced $5 million in MassTrails Grants to 71 projects throughout the Commonwealth. The grants will provide assistance for the construction, maintenance, and...