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2024–25 · Charlestown

Wider sidewalks at Sullivan Square

Asks to double sidewalk widths at Sullivan Square to slow traffic and reduce accidents, as it is dangerous for pedestrians walking from Charlestown to Assembly Row.

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The idea

enlarge sidewalks

Who it helps and why

it’s very very dangerous for pedestrians at Sullivan Square. It’s not a very long walk from Charlestown to Assembly Row with with all the huge shopping options unlike downtown. but it very dangerous with all the cars not obeying the laws. if we double the size of the sidewalks. it will slow traffic and improve public safety in that area. there are a lot of accidents in sullivan square doubling sidewalk size will probably cut down on accidents. you can also do a walking bridge there but that’s more than 2 million.

Details

Cycle
2024–25
Submitted
August 7, 2024
Neighborhood
Charlestown
Place
Cambridge Street, Charlestown, 02129
Portal category
Public Safety
How it was submitted
Individual submission
Submission language
English

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