Signage and speed bumps near Nubian Square
Resident asks for signage and speed bumps near schools, senior housing and community centers by Nubian Square, where heavy traffic and potholes make pedestrians afraid to walk.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Signage and Speed Bumps, throughout this area, we have schools, senior living, and community centers. There are no labels except not to drive down a certain street at a specific time.
Who it helps and why
This area has been known for its heavy traffic by Nubian (Dudley) Square. As potholes by the station get bigger, cars get faster and pedestrians (residents who have been in the city for generations) are scared to walk up the street. This may encourage more community building in
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 7, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Roxbury
- Place
- Washington Street, Roxbury, 02119
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Submission language
- English
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The same need in other cycles
Ideas in Pedestrian & bike safety from Roxbury in the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2024–25 (4 matching)
- Signage explaining two-way bike lanes to driversResident asks for clearer signage so drivers understand how to interact with two-way bike lanes, as cyclists report many near-collisions in this area.2024–25Roxbury
- Speed humps on Dale StreetResident asks for speed humps on Dale St between Washington and Warren because cars cut through too fast where many seniors and children live.2024–25Roxbury
- Clear crosswalks and bike lanes in Nubian SquareResident asks for clearly painted, even crosswalks and bike lanes in Roxbury, especially Nubian Square, to support residents' commutes.2024–25Roxbury