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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10 ideas
- Retime dangerous intersection signalsResident asks for the intersection to be retimed and possibly given an added signal phase because it is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, and they witnessed a crash.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Protect D Street eastbound bike laneResident asks for a separated or parking-protected eastbound bike lane on D Street, or action against double-parking, which forces cyclists into traffic along the retail stretch.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Physical barrier for bridge bike laneResident requests a physical barrier rather than paint or flexposts for the bike lane on a bridge linking the Financial District and Seaport, for rider safety.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Stop illegal parking in bike laneResident asks for enforcement or redesign to stop illegal parking and rideshare pickups in the bike lane, possibly with a dedicated pickup zone, because cyclists are forced into traffic.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Electric shuttle from Aquarium Station to SeaportResident asks for a pilot zero-emission electric shuttle from Aquarium Station to the Seaport, which lacks direct subway access, giving transit riders an affordable car-free connection.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around
- Electric shuttle from Aquarium Station to SeaportResident asks for a pilot zero-emission electric shuttle from Aquarium Station to the Seaport, which lacks direct subway access, giving transit riders an affordable car-free connection.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around
- Protect Seaport Boulevard bike lanes with barriersResident asks for physical barriers on Seaport Blvd bike lanes so cyclists are safer and cars cannot park illegally in them.2025–26South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Reduce Summer Street traffic congestionThe resident asks to widen Summer St. or add a cable car system, citing worsening traffic from Dorchester cut-through drivers and a planned development at 776 Summer St.2025–26South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around
- Museum dedicated to the City of BostonResident proposes a city history museum to educate newer Bostonians about Boston's diverse history, including the Massachusett and Wampanoag Nations, and boost tourism.2024–25South Boston WaterfrontArts & culture
- Ban valet parking on city streetsResident asks to ban valet parking on public streets because businesses have private parking and using public space this way is unfair and unproductive.2024–25South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around