As a fitting activity for today (Climate Strike Day) I spent my morning walking – a zero-pollution transportation option! I am thankful I was able to join in on the WalkBoston “walk audit” around North Salem today. WalkBoston conducts walk audits in locations across Massachusetts to identify and prioritize infrastructure improvements to increase pedestrian safety.… Continue reading North Salem Walk Audit
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Biking North Salem
Last week I mentioned it takes me 12 minutes to walk from my home in North Salem to the Y downtown. It only takes me 7 minutes for the same trip on my bicycle. Even though it is half the time, any guess as to which one I do more often? The connection to downtown,… Continue reading Biking North Salem
Walking North Salem
It takes me 12 minutes to walk from my front door to the YMCA downtown. But the experience is not the greatest. Options to get downtown by foot include either walking down a poorly lit, overgrown path & through a commuter rail station. Or over an overpass with little barrier from cars speeding by. Or… Continue reading Walking North Salem