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Reporting, action alerts, and campaign notes from Boston residents pushing the city to deliver safer streets.
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Pepén and Breadon Use City Council’s Tools to Press for Safer Streets
Councilors Enrique Pepén and Liz Breadon used the Council’s limited tools to advance Vision Zero and demand public reporting on stalled street projects.
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4,000 Neighbors Say ‘Enough Is Enough’
In the week after Louisa Gag was killed while biking to work, 4,000 parents, families, and neighbors signed an open letter demanding urgent action from Mayor Wu on street safety.
After the Safety Walk, the City Says Hyde Park Avenue Must Start Over
After years of advocacy and an existing 30% design, the City says another consultant study will determine whether a new, larger project should even begin.
Mayor Wu's Incredible Shrinking Open Streets
Boston's 2026 Open Streets schedule has fewer neighborhoods, shorter routes, no Open Newbury announcement, and a smaller budget. A long Reddit comment does not put the missing street miles back.
Mayor Wu Defunded the JP Centre/South Plan (and Hoped You Wouldn't Notice)
The Mayor zeroed out funding for the plan to make Centre and South Streets safer in Jamaica Plain — while her own project page still tells residents engagement is coming this spring.
Following Up on the Hyde Park Avenue Safety Walk
More than 70 residents gathered with city officials, councillors, and Mayor Wu for a constructive conversation about making Hyde Park Avenue safer.
Join Us: Hyde Park Ave Safety Walk on April 25th
Rally with elected officials and advocacy groups to demand action from City Hall. We'll visit businesses along Hyde Park Avenue to build support for safer streets.
Internal City Hall Polling Reveals Broad Support for Bike Projects, Blue Hill Ave Transit
Leaked internal polling shows Boston residents overwhelmingly support bike lanes and bus rapid transit—but the Wu administration buried the results and abandoned the projects anyway.
Michelle Wu Doesn't Want to Talk About Transportation Anymore
The mayor who promised bold climate leadership just spent her second inauguration speech talking about literally everything except the streets killing Boston residents.
Massive City Council Hearing Puts Pressure on Administration
Over 50 residents testified at yesterday's city council hearing on Hyde Park Avenue, sharing stories of near-misses and demanding action.
Wu Administration Delays Hyde Park Ave Improvements Until 2026
Despite community outcry, the city has announced that safety designs for Hyde Park Avenue will be delayed until at least 2026.
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your City Councilor Today
The city is making decisions about Hyde Park Avenue right now. Your voice can make a difference.
Safety Walk Documents Dangers on Hyde Park Avenue
Over 100 residents participated in our safety walk, documenting hazards and sharing stories along the corridor.
Petition for Hyde Park Ave Safety Reaches 700+ Signatures
Our petition demanding immediate safety improvements has crossed 700 signatures, demonstrating strong community support.
Remembering Glenn Inghram: One Month Later
One month after Glenn Inghram was killed at Forest Hills, we reflect on his life and renew our commitment to change.