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
- Make Market St slip lane closure a permanent parkResident asks to permanently close the Market St right turn slip lane and convert it into a park, noting a successful trial.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Crosswalk at Foster St FootpathResident requests a pedestrian crosswalk where the Foster St Footpath meets Foster St, also improving safe access to the nearby Edison school.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Repair Eastburn Footway stairsResident asks to fix the deteriorating Eastburn Footway stairs, which would improve access to the Winship school.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Supermarket in Oak Square and Brighton CenterResident asks the city to encourage a grocery store to open in Oak Square and Brighton Center, where none is within walking distance.2024–25BrightonFood access
- Build a sidewalk on Kinross RoadResident asks for a sidewalk on Kinross Road between Lanark and Comm Ave, where none exists.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Contra-flow bike lane on Colborne RoadResident asks for a contra-flow bike lane on Colborne Road between Comm Ave and Euston.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Bike routes from Brighton Center to Charles RiverResident asks for improved, stress-free bike connections from Brighton Center and Oak Square to the Charles River path, as current lanes are narrow and on busy streets.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Crosswalk to Charles River Park from Everett StResident asks for a crosswalk and proper signaling at the existing stoplight to give safe pedestrian access to Charles River Park.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Separated bike lane on Washington St. in BrightonBuild a separated bike lane on Washington St. outside parked cars to protect people and connect Brighton to existing bike routes toward Franklin Park and neighboring communities.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Safe bike passage under Brooks St. bridgeCreate a two-way bike passageway under the Brooks St. bridge and a raised crossing with flashing yield-to-bike signs to safely connect Brighton to the Charles River Bike Path.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Review and renew Commonwealth Avenue roadwayResident asks for $2 million to review past plans, assess conditions and involve residents in renewing Comm Ave from Packard's Corner to the Newton line, inspired by Olmsted's inclusive vision.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Re-engineer and resurface Mt Vernon StreetResident asks to resurface the steep, narrow, pothole-filled Mt Vernon St and rebuild the sidewalk as one full-width sidewalk on a single side, since it currently disappears halfway.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Affordable fresh food in BrightonMake fresh fruit and food more affordable and improve food resources in the Brighton area so it is affordable for everyone.2024–25BrightonFood access
- Graffiti artists paint basketball courts citywideThe resident asks for local graffiti artists to paint their own designs on basketball courts across the city.2024–25BrightonArts & culture
- Year-round farmers market in Oak Square vacant storefrontsResident asks for a year-round farmers market and local dairy and meat share in vacant Oak Square storefronts, partnering with local farms, to address a food desert.2024–25BrightonFood access
- Safe biking pathsResident asks for safe biking paths so kids and adults can get around safely without a car.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian bridge at Cleveland CircleResident asks for a pedestrian bridge at Chestnut Hill Ave and Beacon Street to safely cross a dangerous intersection and reach green spaces.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Assess Cleveland Circle pedestrian safetyResident asks for an assessment of how to improve pedestrian safety and mobility at Cleveland Circle, easing access to the park, T, buses and pool.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Lending library of useful household itemsResident proposes a library where residents can borrow items like sewing machines and pressure washers instead of buying them, sharing communal resources.2024–25BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Welcome center for Allston-Brighton college residentsResident asks for a welcome center connecting Allston-Brighton's college students to the community, since they need services, have skills to share and often feel disconnected.2024–25BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Safer pedestrian crossing at Cleveland CircleResident asks for a crossover ramp at Cleveland Circle so pedestrians can safely reach the T.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More child careResident says child care is needed in the city and says it would promote social equality.2024–25BrightonYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Portuguese
- Repair eroded Chestnut Hill Reservoir pathwaysResident asks for repairs to reservoir pathways where erosion has created tripping hazards, to make the surface more accessible.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Lighting on Chestnut Hill Reservoir pathsResident asks for lighting along the paths around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, at least along Beacon Street, because it is extremely dark at night.2024–25BrightonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Curb extension at Kenrick and Lake StreetsResident asks for a curb extension at Kenrick St and Lake St to improve the walking loop around Gallagher Park, where the sidewalk is narrow and the turn is sharp.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair