2026–27 · Dorchester
Safer intersection at Dot Ave and Hoyt Street
Resident asks for safety improvements for pedestrians and bikers at the Dot Ave, Hoyt St, Freeport St, Hancock and East St intersection, described as very dangerous in a working-class community.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Improve safety of intersection for pedestrians and bikers at Dot Ave, Hoyt St, Freeport St, Hancock and East St.
Who it helps and why
This intersection is very dangerous to navigate for pedestrians and bikers in this heavily working-class environmental justice community. Addressing this would advance both social and racial equity.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 3, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, 02122
- Portal category
- Public Safety
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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