2024–25 · City-wide
Repave streets and sidewalks
Resident asks for repaving of streets and sidewalks, which are tripping hazards for seniors and like obstacle courses for drivers, calling it a safety issue.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
The sidewalks and the streets need repaving. The sidewalks present a tripping hazard for seniors when walking, Streets are like obstacle courses while driving on them.
Who it helps and why
This is not a racial equity thing, it is a SAFETY issue.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 23, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Street & sidewalk repair
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Street & sidewalk repair from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (31 matching)
- Finish patching roads and bike lanesComplete patching of roads and bike lanes so people can get around without damaging tires or injuring ankles.2026–27City-wide
- Fill potholes and repave streets citywideThe resident asks for funds to fill potholes and repave streets, noting the worst streets are in Dorchester and Mattapan and that potholes damage cars and worsen traffic.2026–27City-wide
- Build more sidewalksConstruct more sidewalks.2026–27City-wideSubmitted in Korean
2025–26 (22 matching)
- Smoother sidewalks, public restrooms, shade and business incentivesResident asks for smoother, non-slip sidewalks, more public bathrooms, more shaded recreation areas and incentives for small businesses.2025–26City-wide
- Maintain streets for pedestrian safetyResident asks for street repair and maintenance to keep pedestrians safe.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair damaged roads and sidewalks, add accessibility featuresResident asks for repairs in badly damaged areas such as Kneeland St, Blue Hill Ave and Harvard Ave: filling potholes, resurfacing, better drainage, fixing sidewalks and adding accessible ramps and tactile paving.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Chinese