Explore resident ideas
Every idea residents submitted to Ideas in Action in 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27. Search the words residents used, or narrow by cycle, theme, neighborhood, language or how the idea was submitted.
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124 ideas
- Pedestrian walkway at Cleveland CircleResident asks for a pedestrian walkway at Cleveland Circle to improve safety at a very busy and dangerous intersection.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Sidewalk on street with heavy navigation-app trafficResident asks for a sidewalk or pedestrian walkway on a side street where map apps send many cars, making it dangerous for residents.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More community garden spaceCreate more community garden space.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Bike paths linking Charles River and Brighton CenterBuild bike paths connecting the Charles River to Brighton Center.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Plant flowers and pollinator gardensPlant flowers and pollination gardens.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Plant more street treesPlant more trees along streets.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Diagonal crosswalks in Brighton CenterInstall diagonal crosswalks at Washington St, Chestnut Hill Ave and Market St in Brighton Center to make walking safer.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Double the benches around the reservoirDouble the number of benches around the reservoir, possibly as memorial benches, to help older adults.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Fix potholes on Euston StreetRepair the potholes on Euston Street.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Chairs for Cleveland Circle poolAdd chairs at the Cleveland Circle pool so visitors have a place to sit and stay cool.2025–26BrightonRecreation facilities & sports
- Reduced tolls for BrightonOffer Allston/Brighton residents reduced tolls, as East Boston has.2025–26BrightonTransit & getting around
- More public trash cans and rat-proof binsAdd more public trash cans and provide metal and rubber rat-proof trash cans for residents.2025–26BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Better recycling, trash and compost separation in apartmentsImprove the separation of recycling, trash and compost in large apartment buildings.2025–26BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Battery and PFAS disposal and pickup informationProvide battery collection times, pickup options, and information on where to dispose of PFAS items.2025–26BrightonOther or unclear
- Replace the 57 bus with Green Line trolleyResident asks to replace the 57 bus with a Green Line train because traffic makes the bus slow for riders from outlying neighborhoods commuting to East Boston.2024–25BrightonTransit & getting around
- Immigrant centers and job training nearbyResident wants more immigrant centers and job training programs in their area to help immigrants integrate into the community.2024–25BrightonImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Arabic
- Convert asphalt triangle to pocket parkResident asks to replace an asphalt triangle with greenery as a pocket park, or at least add planters and benches.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Consolidate Route 86 bus stopsResident asks to merge the Union St and Wallingford Rd stops on the 86 bus into one stop in front of 66 Chestnut Hill Ave for more efficient service.2024–25BrightonTransit & getting around
- Level sidewalks at driveway curb cutsResident asks to remove driveway curb cuts that interrupt sidewalks and level them to remove steps, for accessibility.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Route 86 bus to Boston Landing stationResident asks to divert the 86 bus to Boston Landing commuter rail station as a replacement, since the route is planned to be cut back to Harvard.2024–25BrightonTransit & getting around
- Extend pool season past Memorial DayResident asks to extend the pool schedule because the season closes too early, before the end of summer.2024–25BrightonRecreation facilities & sports
- Build the Winship St bike laneResident says signs for a Winship St bike lane went up about a year ago with no progress since, and asks for it to be built.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Fix potholes or mark street as privateResident asks the city to either repair potholes on a street or post a sign saying it is private and for residents only.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Paint stop line at end of blockResident asks for a painted stop line at the end of a block to show drivers where to stop.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian median at high-speed curveResident asks for a median to make crossing safer at a high-speed curve.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety