{"id":3963,"date":"2026-04-18T08:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2026-04-18T08:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:36:01","slug":"safe-streets-rally-and-hearing-this-wednesday-4-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/walkuproslindale.org\/weblog\/2026\/04\/18\/safe-streets-rally-and-hearing-this-wednesday-4-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Streets Rally and Hearing this Wednesday 4\/22"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>As the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mass.streetsblog.org\/2026\/03\/16\/globe-report-implicates-mayor-michelle-wu-in-street-safety-transit-project-cancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mass.streetsblog.org\/2026\/03\/16\/globe-report-implicates-mayor-michelle-wu-in-street-safety-transit-project-cancellations&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776440010653000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_AUSJLpQ2asgn0MoKXVq4\">Globe has reported,<\/a> safe streets projects across the city have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2026\/03\/15\/metro\/boston-mayor-michelle-wu-streets-cabinet-project-pause\/?p1=StaffPage&amp;p1=Article_Inline_Text_Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2026\/03\/15\/metro\/boston-mayor-michelle-wu-streets-cabinet-project-pause\/?p1%3DStaffPage%26p1%3DArticle_Inline_Text_Link&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776440010653000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24u7womYK084uyw1pmOcJt\">halted<\/a>\u00a0with no clear explanation, even losing existing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2026\/03\/17\/metro\/boston-city-council-stalled-streets-projects-michelle-wu\/?p1=StaffPage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2026\/03\/17\/metro\/boston-city-council-stalled-streets-projects-michelle-wu\/?p1%3DStaffPage&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776440010653000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QJ0ii_5FaudnFAe2VNUNd\">funding<\/a>. Please join WalkUP Roslindale along with other advocates, city councilors, and fellow residents for a rally and coordinated presence at the <strong>City Council <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/public-notices\/16576791\">hearing<\/a><\/strong> this <strong>Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 pm<\/strong>. Boston\u2019s street safety and transportation projects are stalled, and we need a strong public turnout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Rally at 1:15 pm<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>@ City Hall Plaza at the Government Center entrance preceding the hearing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Our asks to the City are clear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide real, time bound updates on all transportation projects and identify which ones are moving, paused, or at risk.<\/li>\n<li>Restart the speed hump safety surge and commit to installation numbers and timing for this year.<\/li>\n<li>Give advance notice of barrier removals and specify replacement materials, with durable options prioritized.<\/li>\n<li>Reestablish regular engagement with residents and advocates.<\/li>\n<li>Fill permanent leadership and staffing roles in the Streets Cabinet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/public-notices\/16576791\"><strong>City Council Hearing at 2:00pm<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Three ways to weigh in:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>All enter the record, though in person is the most effective (but written or virtual is better than nothing).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>1. In person:<\/b>\u00a0Arrive by 1:55 PM at Iannella Chamber, 5th Floor, Boston City Hall. Prepare a 2 mins testimony sharing your own personal experience and support for safe streets. Details matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><b>2. Via Zoom:<\/b>\u00a0Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:shane.pac@boston.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shane.pac@boston.<wbr \/>gov<\/a>\u00a0in advance to sign up and get the link. You&#8217;ll get two minutes on a video call.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Written testimony:<\/b>\u00a0Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ccc.plandev@boston.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ccc.plandev@<wbr \/>boston.gov<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:shane.pac@boston.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shane.pac@<wbr \/>boston.gov<\/a>. A few personal sentences about Hyde Park Ave or other corridors go a long way \u2014 please don&#8217;t just copy-paste generic text.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you care about safe, walkable, neighborhoods, now is the time to show up and speak up.<\/strong> See you Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the\u00a0Globe has reported, safe streets projects across the city have been halted\u00a0with no clear explanation, even losing existing\u00a0funding. Please join WalkUP Roslindale along with other advocates, city councilors, and fellow residents for a rally and coordinated presence at the City Council hearing this Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 pm. 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