WalkUP Roslindale is a member of the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition, a broad coalition of nonprofits and community groups who share the goal of ending traffic injuries and deaths across Massachusetts. As the November election nears, we wanted to boost the Coalition’s support for Ballot Question 4, which would allow otherwise eligible residents the ability to obtain driver’s licenses, regardless of immigration status. The Coalition’s full statement is below:
The Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition stands in strong support of the Yes on 4 for Safer Roads ballot campaign to uphold the common-sense law known as the Work and Family Mobility Act.
This law was enacted earlier this year and allows qualified residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for a standard driver’s license. As a Coalition focused on improving street safety, we know this law will meaningfully improve road safety for everyone, and will dignify all our residents with the freedom to travel safely and legally. Voting YES on ballot question 4 in November will preserve this law, improve mobility, and ensure more drivers on our roads are trained and licensed.
A YES vote on ballot question 4 will:
- Support safe mobility access in our communities, ensuring that all workers and families can safely and legally make essential trips like dropping off kids at school and getting to work, medical appointments, and the grocery store, and;
- Uphold the regulatory framework that ensures all drivers have passed a road test, bought insurance, and have a form of verified identification.
Read our full statement here.
Here’s how you can learn more + get involved:
- Sign up for email updates and learn more at the Yes on 4 for Safer Roads campaign website
- Contribute to their fundraising campaign to raise money for advocacy and campaign needs
- Follow the campaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
We hope you will vote YES on question 4 on the ballot this November!
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
http://www.visionzerocoalition.org
It is deeply heartening to see that WUR is supporting our immigrant neighbors. We @ACLU_Mass, @BeyondBondBos activists advocated for the Work & Family Mobility Act for years. Sheriffs and police across the state support the Act. Let’s keep it going! https://www.facebook.com/yesonfourma.