{"id":2177,"date":"2019-05-05T15:09:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T19:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/?p=2177"},"modified":"2019-05-05T15:09:16","modified_gmt":"2019-05-05T19:09:16","slug":"important-boston-transportation-department-budget-hearing-this-tuesday-may-7-2019-at-1030am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/2019\/05\/05\/important-boston-transportation-department-budget-hearing-this-tuesday-may-7-2019-at-1030am\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Boston Transportation Department Budget Hearing This Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30am"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" data-attachment-id=\"2178\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/2019\/05\/05\/important-boston-transportation-department-budget-hearing-this-tuesday-may-7-2019-at-1030am\/2019-05-05_150526\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526.png?fit=622%2C328&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"622,328\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2019-05-05_150526\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526.png?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526.png?fit=622%2C328&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526-300x158.png?resize=300%2C158&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Boston City Council Transportation Budget Hearing\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526.png?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/2019-05-05_150526.png?w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Boston City Council Transportation Budget Hearing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/walkuproslindale.org\">WalkUP Roslindale<\/a> is a proud member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visionzerocoalition.org\/\">Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition<\/a>. The Coalition has been doing great work following the City budget process with respect to safe streets. We&#8217;ve reproduced below an announcement about an important transportation budget hearing this <strong>Tuesday, May 7, 2019<\/strong>. Please show up if you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2016030282036618\/\">RSVP and\/or spread the word from this Facebook event page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Funding is a\ncritical component for building safer streets. Now is your chance to\ninfluence the Boston budget process!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in&nbsp;calling for more support and faster implementation\nof projects this year, by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Attending the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=27Ax0UmWOX2J8J_QwK9Z6nmUUukZrx1xgsPFq6NPPOV6siTcAGkElWXF-ud8PlqWJVFzFCz3P8wb5BCvgVkX-A&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=3\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Transportation Department Budget\nHearing<\/a>&nbsp;and testifying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Event\nDetails:<br>Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 am &#8211; 1:00 pm<br>@ Boston City\nHall, 5th Floor, Iannella Chamber&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=M_ahLUVJ8XpyMWq3jSlm0n6E1tVG6N8-BBCns3w3XOyNM_n_haR7wTaRkM2SwMM6&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=4\" target=\"_blank\">Asking for support from your at-large and district\ncity councilors<\/a> <\/strong>for the following priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Faster implementation and more focus on\n<strong>improving safety along arterial corridors, <\/strong>which are\ndisproportionately dangerous for all modes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A permanent, full-time, <strong>Boston Police Department\ndata analyst<\/strong>&nbsp;to clean up crash report data, investigate\ntrends, and work closely with the Transportation Department, Boston\nEMS, and MassDOT to ensure Boston\u2019s crash data is properly\nreported.<\/li><li>Clear organizational structures that will help establish\nhow projects are managed and executed, and <strong>better integration\nof operations and policies between the Public Works and Transportation\nDepartments<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In past years, hundreds of you have shown up for the\nBoston Transportation Department Budget Hearings, and it has had a\ndirect impact on securing more funding benefiting Vision\nZero.&nbsp;Can we count on you to keep the momentum going in\n2019?&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=27Ax0UmWOX2J8J_QwK9Z6nmUUukZrx1xgsPFq6NPPOV6siTcAGkElWXF-ud8PlqWJVFzFCz3P8wb5BCvgVkX-A&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=5\" target=\"_blank\">Speak up to support safe streets!<\/a><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details about the proposed Transportation\nDepartment budget and what we&#8217;re advocating for, read on below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you and we hope to see you on Tuesday!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition <br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visionzerocoalition.org?e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=6\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.visionzerocoalition.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayor&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=M_ahLUVJ8XpyMWq3jSlm0rLlld__XtluKWzQaMMt3x48_F14VmUVDl-TKuX4Nl2IBk-oDa7fRxyhXYB1tUnxp8L0BApH2LZ-ss5Br26TdZKlIHCzqMs6dIawQ1eJM7Zo&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=8\" target=\"_blank\">proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20)<\/a>\nincludes a $4 million investment in Boston&#8217;s Walkable Streets and $2\nmillion in bike infrastructure, which will be funded through strategic\nchanges to the City&#8217;s current parking meter rates.&nbsp;Join us at\nBoston City Hall to comment in support\nof the City Council approving this budget proposal and&nbsp;to call for\nmore support and faster action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this budget, Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition\nmembers are working on several specific issues. For more information\nand talking points about the following aspects of the budget, see\nbelow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=XnlwDYmK4EIMfdv6oACQUUY8p9fbvUUnIdEeTumLTVTHFyo9R5nkG6H98mOvYSdD5i4zaq05c_1DFxCiZbHCVQ&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=9\" target=\"_blank\">Strategic Bike Network program<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=xLC04UY7tmF8nksBiNUVf1rUMaE0Zp2HCWw1ylVKeTjrDrkYRU_U0pzOcH2ALfyGjpaptX_RV98R_419Sg9McJSsA4IZkSraTVeMh0ZvqU0&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=10\" target=\"_blank\">Signal timing and policy<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=x7qo17qR1Kb0lLg85yQYfAbXTC6Z7wxyptuSZemzKnErGEMpVUYFaKciXNGrZP0ohCVeVh0t8s4-1qCYLiDZY4Yl3J7F-8bVTckBy-C1ta4V5xI2-0Nyo9L3x3Q-PhIIiVwmHsD_2V6920isXJSdWPBCrL9ROVKbMf260MSzGMYrL6z0o2DTGI26lqqXP6TSin4cvC5OIpJfNxEJcPCM3MuokMgQ43b_YeqcbU7kTm63Iu7pGGwJt1M2EbBQ57BO&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=11\" target=\"_blank\">Operational efficiency<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livablestreets.info\/r?u=x7qo17qR1Kb0lLg85yQYfAbXTC6Z7wxyptuSZemzKnErGEMpVUYFaKciXNGrZP0ohCVeVh0t8s4-1qCYLiDZY4Yl3J7F-8bVTckBy-C1ta4V5xI2-0Nyo9L3x3Q-PhIIiVwmHsD_2V6920isXJSdWPBCrL9ROVKbMf260MSzGMYrL6z0o2DTGI26lqqXP6TSin4cvC5OIpJfNxEJcPCM3MuokMgQ43b_YeqcbU7kTm63Iu7pGGwJt1M2EbBQ57BO&amp;e=9916001bc7b7aa7115e4e599f6f5e222&amp;utm_source=livablestreetsalliance&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2019_btd_budget_hearing&amp;n=12\" target=\"_blank\">Project implementation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WalkUP Roslindale is a proud member of the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition. 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