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
- E-bikes and electric motorcycles for emergency responseResident proposes buying e-bikes or electric motorcycles with life-saving equipment for faster emergency response and to allow streets designed for pedestrians and vulnerable road users.2024–25City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Ban loud music in public parksResident asks the city to ban and enforce against loud music in public parks, except at licensed events, because noise disturbs other park users and neighbors.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Run-to-destination program near T stopsResident proposes sharing a list of destinations near T stops so runners run to them and return by T, sharing photos to connect communities.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Seed funding for neighborhood events and performancesResident asks for more seed funding for community events, parades and performances, particularly in neighborhoods outside downtown and less wealthy areas.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- Paint the Tobin Bridge and other rusted bridgesResident asks the city to paint the Tobin Bridge and other rusted bridges, noting they are overdue and the rust is an eyesore.2024–25CharlestownStreet & sidewalk repair
- Regular neighborhood farmers markets and craft salesResident asks for weekly or biweekly farmers markets and craft sales in neighborhoods.2024–25City-wideFood access
- Subsidize standard non-electric bicyclesResident asks the city to subsidize standard bicycles as well as e-bikes, since not everyone wants or has storage for an e-bike.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Fix or replace missing street trees and tree holesResident asks the city to replace missing street trees or patch the empty tree holes so sidewalks are more even and safer, especially in lower-income areas.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- 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
- Homeless outreach team for Allston Village and BostonResident asks for a homeless outreach team to intervene with unhoused individuals, helping residents, businesses and the individuals affected.2024–25AllstonHomelessness & shelter
- More flood mitigation projects in East BostonResident asks for more flood mitigation projects in East Boston, a flood-prone neighborhood with lower average incomes.2024–25East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Enforce red light and stop sign violationsResident asks for enforcement of moving violations, especially running red lights and stop signs, so people walking, biking and taking transit can cross streets safely.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Improve bus routes and add more stopsResident asks to improve public transportation routes and add more stops along bus routes.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- More public trash bins in East Boston and DorchesterResident asks for more public trash bins in lower-traffic communities such as East Boston and Dorchester to promote public health.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Grocery aidResident asks for aid with groceries.2024–25City-wideFood access
- Accessible low-income housing for young adults with disabilitiesResident asks for low-income housing with accommodations for young adults with disabilities and their older parents or guardians, in a safe community near transportation.2024–25RoxburyAffordable housing & rent stability
- Speed bumps and tables on residential roadsResident asks for speed bumps and speed tables on primarily residential roads, especially long straight ones, because fast cars make walking and biking feel unsafe.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Dog waste bag dispensers in high-traffic areasResident asks for dog waste bag dispensers in busy areas to reduce animal waste on streets and the dirt and germs people track home.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Welcome programming for new Boston residentsResident asks for programming for people newly registering a Boston address, covering waste disposal, street cleaning, tenant rights, voting and neighborhood groups, to boost neighbor engagement.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Pilot consistent, higher-paying jobs for ages 14-24Resident proposes a pilot for jobs for 14-24 year olds that run steadily through the year and pay more than minimum wage, giving Black and brown youth consistent income.2024–25Hyde ParkYouth jobs & fellowships
- Invest in local schools, scholarships and extracurricularsResident proposes investing in local schools through scholarships, facility improvements and extracurricular funding so every child has access to quality education.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Pay youth jobs $18-$24 per hourResident asks that youth jobs pay $18 to $24 per hour so young people can contribute more to their families, advancing equity.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Bike and walking path linking Belle Isle to Revere BeachResident asks for more robust pedestrian and bike routes connecting Belle Isle Marsh, Constitution Beach and possibly Revere Beach, giving residents safer access to the outdoors.2024–25East BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Mental health support in youth programs and affordable housingResident proposes mental health support within youth programs along with affordable housing.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Grant program for local entrepreneurs and small businessesResident proposes a grant program supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses to strengthen the local economy and create jobs.2024–25City-wideAdult jobs & small business