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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3,748 ideas
- More spaces for youth creative expressionResident wants more opportunities and spaces for youth to create art, so they stay off the streets and some violence is prevented.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- New sidewalks and streets, fewer speed bumpsResident wants new sidewalks and streets and fewer speed bumps so people can get around faster and the community looks better.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Platform for student and small business exchangesResident proposes Qartel, a platform for college students and small businesses to list and exchange goods in person, reducing waste and supporting local businesses.2024–25City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- City sidewalk snow clearing pilotResident proposes a pilot where city workers clear sidewalks after snow, helping seniors, disabled residents and transit riders, replacing fines, and possibly creating youth jobs.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- 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
- Resurface sidewalks to be flat and evenResident asks to resurface sidewalks so they are flat, level and even, for accessibility.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- 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
- Extend Green Line under Comm Ave through AllstonResident asks to extend the Green Line subway under Commonwealth Ave through Allston.2024–25AllstonTransit & getting around
- 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
- Improve Mass Ave bike lane visibility at drivewaysResident supports improving the Mass Ave bike lane, with better ways for drivers to see bicycles at driveways and side streets, in addition to trees.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Public restrooms in all T stationsResident asks for restrooms in every T station and better wayfinding to existing ones, since only some stations have them and they are hard to find.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- 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
- Bike lane on Warren StreetResident requests a bike lane on Warren St, which passes Brighton High School but currently has none.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Safer Union Square Allston intersectionResident asks to fix the Union Square intersection in Allston to make it safer for bikes and pedestrians, noting past deaths there.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- 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
- No turn on red at all intersectionsResident asks to ban right turns on red citywide to make intersections safer for pedestrians and avoid driver confusion about where it is allowed.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- 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
- Ban gas-powered leaf blowersResident asks the city to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, calling them a public nuisance.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear