Pedestrian survey

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

The Boston Metropolitan Area Planning Committee (MAPC) is conducting a survey on conditions affecting pedestrians in the greater Boston area. The results will be used to determine which areas need improvements to make them more pedestrian-friendly, and what kinds of improvements might be needed.

You can fill out the survey online: http://www.mapc.org/pedplan/

Comments

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I mentioned that in my comments on the survey. When it stays below freezing for many days after a snow, the ice on sidewalks becomes a *serious* hazard. It honestly makes me wonder how any wheelchair-bound residents survive around here.

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

Last winter, I tried to walk about 5 blocks down Summer from my house to the Vet...I had to walk in the street, it was just too treacherous. To get home, I ended up walking up Elm Street.

[cutieperson]

lack of decent curb cuts & large trees blocking sidewalks make Somerville a less than friendly place to wheel in even without ice & snow.
i'd laugh at Boston being one of the most walkable cities, but it's unsurprising that folks in wheelchairs aren't factored in.

[ron_newman]

be sure to fill out the survey then, because some of the questions specifically address accessibility issues.

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

Curb cuts was one of the thigns I specifically mentioned :). Pushing a stroller around has made me rather aware of where they are and, alas, are not. It really can get annoying (and I at least have the option of lifting the damn stroller...)

[cutieperson]

yeah, it's frustrating having to choose between pushing an extra several blocks (and then back in the direction you need to be in) or crossing without a crosswalk. but, well, the curb cuts & crosswalks do not always line up.