by James Fuccione | Apr 9, 2025 | News and Updates
WalkMassachusetts’ latest Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in MA report shows inequities in who is most at risk on our streets. Of the 369 total traffic deaths reported in Massachusetts in 2024, 78 were pedestrians. More than one-third of those killed were age 65 or older,...
by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2024 | News and Updates
Local leaders interested in advancing complete streets, downtown revitalization, and other local initiatives that increase opportunities for walking, biking, and rolling to everyday destinations can apply to the 2025 cohort of the Champions Institute from Smart Growth...
by James Fuccione | Jul 31, 2024 | News and Updates
In a recent announcement at Chelsea City Hall, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus were joined by members of the Legislature and municipal leaders from across the state to award $39...
by James Fuccione | Jul 10, 2024 | News and Updates
WalkMassachusetts has compiled a list of funding strategies and opportunities into a resource to help organizations and municipalities improve walking infrastructure. This is a valuable guide for partners working to advance age- and dementia friendly communities. The...
by James Fuccione | Jun 26, 2024 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $12 million in funding to support 65 trail improvement projects across Massachusetts. The MassTrails Grant Program expands and links the state’s networks of off-road, shared-use pathways and recreational trails through...
