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Are you a resident of Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, Brockton, Holyoke, Springfield, or Worcester? Join our focus groups from August to October 2024 to share insights on why Black and Hispanic residents are disproportionately affected by car crashes.

Are you a resident of Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, Brockton, Holyoke, Springfield, or Worcester? Join our focus groups from August to October 2024 to share insights on why Black and Hispanic residents are disproportionately affected by car crashes.
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Happy October and welcome to Pedestrian Safety Month! This month, we’re shining a spotlight on creating safer, more walkable communities for everyone. Stay tuned for tips, stories, and ways to get involved in making our streets safer for all. #PedestrianSafety #WalkMass

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We’re less than a month from the Beat the Bay State Virtual Team Challenge kickoff! Your participation helps support WalkMass’s mission to improve pedestrian safety in Boston and beyond. Join us and make an impact! 📷: runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston… #walkmass #pedestriansafety

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Pedestrian fatalities are rising1 As of Sept 2024, there have already been 50 fatal pedestrian crashes in Massachusetts—an increase from 47 as of Sept 2023. Let's work together to make our streets safer! Learn more: walkmass.org/fatal-pedestri… #PedestrianSafetyMonth #WalkMass

Pedestrian fatalities are rising1 As of Sept 2024, there have already been 50 fatal pedestrian crashes in Massachusetts—an increase from 47 as of Sept 2023. Let's work together to make our streets safer!
Learn more: walkmass.org/fatal-pedestri…
#PedestrianSafetyMonth #WalkMass
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Join us on October 16th for Ped 101 during Pedestrian Safety Month! WalkMassachusetts staff will walk you through what makes a safe, walkable environment and how you can advocate for safer streets in your community. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on October 16th  for Ped 101 during Pedestrian Safety Month!  WalkMassachusetts staff will walk you through what makes a safe, walkable environment and how you can advocate for safer streets in your community.   us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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"Between 2013 and 2022, less than 10 years, pedestrian deaths in this country rose by almost 60% and the vast majority of those deaths happened in what's called single vehicle crashes." wbur.org/onpoint/2024/1…

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We are rolling out a first phase of Vision Zero initiatives to help improve traffic safety, including the 25 mph statutory speed limit, a Rapid Response program, a StoryMap that details data, and the installation of permanent speed humps. Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…

We are rolling out a first phase of Vision Zero initiatives to help improve traffic safety, including the 25 mph statutory speed limit, a Rapid Response program, a StoryMap that details data, and the installation of permanent speed humps.

Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…
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A haunted house but make it pedestrian safety ☠️ #walkmass. #PedestrianSafety #PedestrianSafetyMonth *photos created by AI 👽*

A haunted house but make it pedestrian safety ☠️
#walkmass. #PedestrianSafety #PedestrianSafetyMonth

*photos created by AI 👽*
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🌟 Kick off the 5th annual Beat the Bay State Challenge with us! 🌟 Walk, run, or roll as we aim to cover 900 miles together! 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️👩🏽‍🦼 Sign up: runsignup.com/Race/Info/MA/B…

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We’re only $2,000 away from our $20K goal for Beat the Bay State—can you chip in $10 to support safer streets? Every step makes a difference! 🥳 Donate: runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA…

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Last chance to join the Beat the Bay State Challenge! 🚶‍♀️ Organizations with 10+ members can sponsor and get a promo code. Email Emma at [email protected] for info! Sign up: runsignup.com/Race/Info/MA/B…

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Politics and pedestrian safety are linked: 🗳️ Funding: Budgets shape sidewalks & crosswalks 🗳️ Laws: Protect pedestrians 🗳️ Health: Safe streets = active communities 🗳️ Equity: All areas deserve safe paths 🗳️ Community: Local voices matter

Politics and pedestrian safety are linked:

🗳️ Funding: Budgets shape sidewalks & crosswalks
🗳️ Laws: Protect pedestrians
🗳️ Health: Safe streets = active communities
🗳️ Equity: All areas deserve safe paths
🗳️ Community: Local voices matter
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If people driving have a green arrow there shouldn’t be a walk signal - that should be fixed immediately. If people driving have a green light and there is a walk signal, more needs to be done to educate drivers they must follow the law to yield to people walking.