2024–25 · City-wide
City liaison to DCR for resident concerns
Requests a dedicated person to connect residents with the state DCR about streets it controls, since residents currently have no good way to raise concerns.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Have a dedicated person who is a liaison between the DCR and the residents of the City of Boston. I have multiple concerns about streets that are controlled by the DCR, but there is no good way to make any inroads with them.
Who it helps and why
This will help residents who feel unheard to have a voice with the state.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 8, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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