by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2026 | News and Updates
The distance from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge at pedestrian crossings (like crosswalks) is known as crossing distance. Researchers know it affects pedestrian safety and behavior, but crossing distance has seldom been quantified at a broader city-wide scale. In...
by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced $17.9 million in grants to 31 community organizations, cities, towns and regional planning commissions to improve health and help people live healthier lives across Massachusetts. The funding will support locally driven efforts focused...
by James Fuccione | Aug 24, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The sessions will be held in Worcester, Everett and Springfield in September and are open to...
by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when...
by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care...
