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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19 ideas
- Art and performance spaces on T platformsResident asks for improved performance areas and local art installations on T platforms, using artists local to each station to make transit more enjoyable and support creatives.2026–27FenwayArts & culture
- Schedule road repairs at low-disruption timesResident asks that road repair work be scheduled when it will not disturb residents and when commuter pressure is low.2026–27FenwayStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Schedule road repairs at low-disruption timesTranslated from Chinese: the resident asks that road repairs be scheduled at times that don't disturb residents and when commuter pressure is low.2026–27FenwayStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Open indoor play hours in Carter playground domeResident asks for posted winter open hours, in blocks of at least four hours, at the Carter playground dome so people of all ages can play indoors.2025–26FenwayRecreation facilities & sports
- Public restrooms near Ruggles T stopResident asks for public restrooms near Ruggles station because none are reliably accessible to riders, and the area becomes unsanitary, especially late at night and after large gatherings.2025–26FenwayClean streets & restrooms
- Extend Mass Ave protected bike lanes southResident asks to extend protected bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue as far south as possible for safety, less driving and reduced speeding.2025–26FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Speed up bike path under Park AveResident asks the city to expedite the planned bike path extension under Park Ave to fix a dangerous intersection.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Bike ramp from Esplanade to southbound Mass Ave BridgeResident asks for a ramp connecting the Esplanade to the southbound Mass Ave Bridge sidewalk so bikers avoid crowded sidewalks or crossing the busy road.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- All-way pedestrian signal at Park Drive and RiverwayResident asks for an all-way pedestrian signal at Park Drive and Riverway so people can cross fully without long waits at the median.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- ADA-accessible pedestrian overpass at BU BeachResident asks to rebuild the BU Beach pedestrian overpass so it is fully ADA accessible, as it currently has only stairs.2024–25FenwayStreet & sidewalk repair
- Community fitness space under Storrow Drive ramp overpassResident asks to turn vacant green space under the Storrow Drive ramp overpass into a community fitness space with senior, after-school and wellness programs.2024–25FenwayRecreation facilities & sports
- Measure and mark Fens running trackResident notes the Fens running track is not a standard 400m and asks the city to measure it and add markings for standard race distances.2024–25FenwayRecreation facilities & sports
- Redesign Kenmore Square for walking and bikingResident asks for a redesign of Kenmore Square prioritizing pedestrian and bike safety and new public spaces, since it is currently dominated by car space.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Tighten curb radius at Park Dr and Buswell StResident asks to tighten the curb radius at the Park Drive and Buswell Street intersection to make it safer.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- New pedestrian bridge over Muddy RiverResident asks for design of a new pedestrian bridge across the Muddy River at the marked location.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Improve Fens facilities for concerts and eventsImprove facilities for concerts and community events at the Fens so Fenway's diverse residents have a shared community space.2024–25FenwayArts & culture
- Center-running bus lane on Mass AveBuild a center-running bus lane on Mass Ave like Columbus Ave because the number 1 bus is slow, to strengthen sustainable transportation.2024–25FenwayTransit & getting around
- Two-way bike lane on Aggaziz RoadResident asks for a two-way bike lane on the wide one-way Aggaziz Road, since the shared sidewalks are too crowded with pedestrians for biking.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Community center for youth dance, music and artFloor Lords proposes using a $2 million grant to buy a building for a community center offering free and low-cost dance, music and art programs for inner-city youth.2024–25FenwayArts & culture