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
- Physically protected bike lanes with flex postsResident asks to replace painted bike lines with flex posts and rubber curbing on key routes to physically separate cyclists from traffic.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Durable benches along walking routes and transit corridorsResident asks for durable, comfortable benches with armrests along major walking routes, transit corridors, and outside local grocery stores.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Raised textured boarding pads at busy bus stopsResident asks for raised, textured concrete boarding pads at high-volume bus stops to make boarding safer and easier for seniors and visually impaired riders.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Walking distance signs to libraries, parks, health centersResident asks for clear directional signs in commercial hubs showing walking distances and times to libraries, parks, and health centers.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Solar lighting inside dark bus sheltersResident asks for low-cost solar lights inside dark neighborhood bus shelters to improve nighttime safety for waiting riders.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Real-time bus arrival boards at key stopsResident asks for digital arrival boards at key transit stops showing real-time bus schedules so riders can plan trips reliably.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Close Market and Washington lip lane, add plazaResident asks to permanently close the lip lane at Market and Washington, turn the traffic island into a mini plaza, and improve the pedestrian signal to cut wait times and help Brighton Center businesses.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Help paying rent in Allston and BrightonResident asks for rent payment assistance for all residents of Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Portuguese
- Program selling cheaper foodThe resident asks for a program that sells food at lower prices for all residents.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Portuguese
- More green space for pollinators and flood controlThe resident asks for more green space to provide habitat for pollinators and animals, absorb rainwater to prevent flooding, and give access to nature.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Program to help children and older adultsThe resident asks for a program to help children and seniors, with no further detail.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Portuguese
- Vocational training for immigrantsThe resident asks for professional job training courses for immigrants.2026–27BrightonAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Greener public spaces in low-income part of CharlestownThe resident asks for road and sidewalk repairs, garden beds, a community garden, street trees and benches in the lower-income half of Charlestown to make it greener.2026–27CharlestownParks, trees & climate
- Fix sidewalks and curb ramps near key destinationsThe resident asks to repair uneven sidewalks and improve curb ramps, prioritizing areas near senior centers, schools, bus stops and parks in underserved neighborhoods.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair cracked sidewalks and improve accessibilityThe resident asks to fix broken, cracked and uneven sidewalks and improve ramps and crossings, prioritizing key walking routes to transit and public facilities.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Free community cultural festivals and arts eventsThe resident asks the City to support free cultural festivals, performances, concerts and workshops to increase participation and cross-cultural understanding.2026–27City-wideArts & cultureSubmitted in Chinese
- Expand community learning spaces and resource sharingThe resident asks for more community learning spaces, activity venues, free information services and resource platforms, run with community organizations to support underserved residents.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic lifeSubmitted in Chinese
- Senior-friendly outdoor fitness equipment in parksThe resident asks for senior-friendly outdoor exercise equipment in community parks, plus better resting areas, to improve strength, balance and health and reduce falls.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Chinese
- Expand community learning spaces and resource sharingThe resident asks for more community learning spaces, activity venues, free information services and resource platforms, run with community organizations to support underserved residents.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic lifeSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair damaged roads and potholes, prioritizing busy routesThe resident asks to repair broken and potholed roads, resurface, and improve drainage and markings, prioritizing high-traffic and transit routes and underserved neighborhoods for safer travel.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- More stop signs and crosswalks in Allston-BrightonThe resident asks for more stop signs, crosswalks and yield signs in Allston-Brighton to reduce accidents and make the area safer and more accessible.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- East Boston and Chelsea collaboration on community issuesThe resident wants East Boston and Chelsea to collaborate to solve shared problems, benefiting immigrant and Latino communities, asylum seekers and those needing health help.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Plant and fence neglected planters on East India RowThe resident asks to plant flowers in two neglected city-owned planters near Harbor Garage and add iron railings to keep dogs out, noting the touristy location.2026–27DowntownParks, trees & climate
- Foundation teaching youth money managementThe resident asks for a foundation to teach young people how to manage their money, since many don't know how.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More jobs for young peopleThe resident asks for more jobs for youth, noting their children want to move out but there aren't enough jobs to pay rent.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships