​Residents working to improve the safety of
walking and bicycling in Springfield

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Who We Are:  

• Residents (Neighborhood Councils, Healthy Hill Advocates)

​Working Together With:

• Government (Springfield DPW, Mass In Motion, Springfield Planning, PVPC, MassDOT Save Routes to School)

• Non-governmental organizations (LiveWell Springfield, Way Finders, WalkMassachusetts, MassBike)

WalkBoston recognizes the joint efforts with a Golden Shoe Award in March 2019
The Genesis:

• Summer 2014 – PVPC, LiveWell Springfield, MassBike convene ad hoc group to develop Complete Streets Policy and Plan
• Summer 2015 – WalkBike Springfield holds 1st monthly meeting

• October 2015 – Springfield City Council passes Complete Streets Policy
• May 2016 - MassDOT requires revisions; Council passes again

Successes:

• World Day of Remembrance Event Bring Attention to Springfield's SPEEDING crisis
• Bicycle Network & Prioritization Plan
• Springfield's first Bike/Skate Park
• MassDOT Complete Streets Funding
• Street Painting: Bicycle Lanes, Sharrows, Zebra Crosswalks
• Bicycle Racks at Libraries
• Safe Routes to School & Walking Curriculum for all 2nd graders
• Multi-use Paths: Connections: Connecticut River Walk & Bikeway & McKnight Trail

• 25 mph Speed Limit

Moving Forward:

• Education
  • Bicycle Curriculum
  • Neighborhood Council Outreach
  • Good Neighbor Handbook
• Safety
  • Improving Pedestrian Crossings, including across State St. to Central Library
  • 25 MPH Speed Limit Campaign
  • Speed Management Plan & Age Friendly City
• Policy
  • Update Complete Streets:   Priorities & Advocate for Implementation
  • All Wheel/Skate Park
  • Highland Rail Multi-use Paths
  • Street Painting Budget
  • Update Bicycle Network & Safe Walking Plan