The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which is responsible for operation of the Lynn Fells Parkway, recently revealed a proposed design for updating the intersection of the parkway […]
If you’re like us, one of the main features attracting you to Melrose was its incredible potential as a walkable city. Much of our advocacy focuses on strengthening the qualities that
Do You Have 5 Minute to Support “Walkable”Housing in Melrose? Read More »
On March 7th, the Melrose Office of Planning & Community Development submitted a Housing Production Plan to the city council for review. A Housing Production Plan (HPP) is a specific
Letter of Support: Housing Production Plan Read More »
The Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee stands united in its commitment to promoting access to, and extolling the benefits of, our region’s public transportation system. We recognize that without a
PBC Commends Councilors Jamaleddine & Karamcheti on Endorsement of Fare-Free Bus Pilots Read More »
Brr! In the past few weeks, winter has really “set in,” with numerous days of temperatures dipping into the single-digits. Don’t want to give up on walking & biking for
Our Favorite Tips for Winter Walking & Biking Gear Read More »
During heavy snowstorms, the city of Melrose sends out a specialized sidewalk plow(s) designed to clear out neighborhood walking routes for schoolchildren. You can read more about those individual routes
Combined Citywide “Sidewalk Plow Route” Map Read More »
The fate of the “South” Main Street redesign — particularly, the design elements which would allow the city to create protected bike lanes — will be put before the Traffic
Tell the Traffic Commission that YOU Support Safer Streets in Melrose Read More »
Last week, the City of Melrose released a community survey designed to solicit feedback on the road reconfiguration pilot currently in place between West Wyoming Avenue and Sylvan Street. You can find
Action Alert! Take the “South” Main Street Pilot Survey Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee is committed to creating safer streets in Melrose for all residents. There are many reasons a person may not feel safe in his or her neighborhood
Traffic Calming as an Alternative Form of Public Safety Read More »
(UPDATE: want to share your support for the pilot directly with the city, or give feedback on how the final implementation could be even safer? Make sure to fill out
Ped/Bike Committee Statement – Lower Main Street Pilot Read More »
