Last week, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) convened the first in what is expected to be a series of public hearings on long-awaited improvements to the intersection of […]
Read our Letter to the DCR on the Lynn Fells/Melrose St Intersection Read More »
As previously stated, Metro Credit Union is attempting to reconfigure their lot at the corner of Main and Sylvan to feature a drive-through. Our members oppose this plan, due to
Metro Credit Union Drive-Through Continued to February 2021 Read More »
Metro Credit Union, located at the corners of Main Street and Sylvan, is proposing to add a drive-through on their lot. Our members signed a letter, which was submitted to
Melrose Ped/Bike Committee: Opposition to Metro Credit Union Drive-Through Plan Read More »
(title image courtesy milesintransit.com) In light of the dramatic plunge in daily ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic, MBTA revenues are down dramatically in FY20. Given the way that MBTA funding
MBTA Service Cuts: Proposal for Melrose Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee congratulates the residents of Faxon Street for successfully coordinating and deploying the City’s latest “Shared Streets and Spaces” slow street installation. Residents were determined to have
Melrose’s Latest “Shared Street” Launched on Faxon Read More »
Each year in the United States, more children die at the hands of drivers than from any other cause. This risk is highest on Halloween: children are three times as
The First Rule of Halloween Safety: Don’t Drive on Halloween Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee is pleased to join Mayor Paul Brodeur, DPW Director Elena Proakis-Ellis, and the City’s Office of Planning & Community Development in celebrating the installation of the
First “Shared Streets” Parklet is Launched! Read More »
Great news! The City of Melrose has announced that their Complete Streets grant request to fund pedestrian/bicycle improvements to the Hoover School has been accepted. The city will be receiving
Melrose to Receive 400K “Complete Streets” Hoover School Grant Read More »
The Melrose Ped/Bike Committee would like to congratulate the residents of Linden Road, between Green Street and Lynn Fells Parkway, for getting Melrose’s latest Shared Streets and Spaces project on
Melrose’s Latest “Slow Street” Project: Linden Road Read More »
The City of Melrose was recently awarded a MassDOT Grant through the Shared Streets and Spaces Program which will fund the creation of multiple parklets throughout the city. Parklets, as
Help us Build a Parklet! Read More »
