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Translations of the Executive Summary are available in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Executive Summary and Translations: bostonmpo.org/visionzero
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Review and comment on the draft Vision Zero Action Plan until Sunday, July 27. Submit feedback at [email protected], and visit bostonmpo.org/visionzero to learn more about our plan for safer streets.
Draft Action Plan: bit.ly/draft-action-plan
ALT Image of a woman clicking a safety signal at an intersection with text above that says review the Boston region mpo's draft vision zero action plan"
Lexington Transportation Services retweeted
Take the T to all #4thofJuly festivities: mbta.com/holidays
๐ฒFREE fares after 8:30pm
๐Subway: Saturday service, increased service after 3pm
๐Bus: Sunday service
๐@MBTA_CR:
โข Weekend service
โข No bikes after 8:30pm
โข Buy $10 weekend pass for unlimited travel July 4-6
ALT MBTA bus driving past a street decorated with small American flags and flowers on a sunny July 4th day.
Lexington Transportation Services retweeted
Almost summer = more bikes on the road ๐ฒ
Before you swing that car door open, pause and use the #DutchReach.
Open the car door with the hand farthest from it.
That simple twist helps you spot cyclists.
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Happy MA Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day! Make sure to send your @MassDOT #SRTS Outreach Coordinator photos of your schoolsโ celebrations.
Remember, you can celebrate any day in May. Reach out to your OC to request incentive items like stickers, bookmarks, and more!
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See a car stopped at a crosswalk?
Thatโs your cue to stop, too. Always assume someone is crossing!
Slow down. Look carefully. #ScanTheStreet for wheels and feet.๐
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Did you know?
Sending/reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 sec. At 55 mph, that's like ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐. ๐
Put your phone down and enjoy a safe drive.
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The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study final report has been released. For more information on the study, please visit the Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study website at: mass.gov/northern-tier-passeโฆ.
Lexington Transportation Services retweeted
128BC/The Grid Shuttles will NOT operate Thu, 11/28/24 nor Fri, 11/29/24. If you are celebrating Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy your holiday!
See our full holiday service schedule here: 128bc.org/schedules/#holidayโฆ
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Lexpress passes are now available for purchase at Clarke & Diamond Middle Schools! Just ask at the main office. โ
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Lexpress is a great option for students, especially getting home from after-school activities. Route A serves both schools, and all buses meet in Depot square.โ
ALT Clarke and Diamond Middle Schools with text Lexpress passes available now!
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Drivers, whether you're driving or traveling by broomstick for #Halloween festivities, be extra careful in neighborhoods. Kids are 2 times more likely to get hit on Halloween according to @NHTSAgov.
Always #DriveSober. Designate a sober driver, call a rideshare, or take @MBTA.๐งโโ๏ธ
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Trick or Treating in Lexington Center is a great time! It will be happening 10/31 from 2-5PM. Please note this event also causes many traffic delays and Lexpress and @MBTA buses that pass thru Center usually get delayed. shoplexingtonfirst.com/halloโฆ
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Increasing freeway capacity draws more cars onto the freeway.
"For every 1% increase in road capacity, traffic increases 1%."
Learn more about this concept of induced demand in our Congestion Con report โคต๏ธ
t4america.org/maps-tools/conโฆ
Lexington Transportation Services retweeted
Calling local businesses! Are you looking for a fun team building activity? Want to reduce street flooding around your area AND help keep local waterways healthy? ๐ง Adopt a Drain near you and check that it's clear of debris! See available drains here >>> mysticriver.org/adopt-a-draiโฆ
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๐ซ๐ On your mark, get set, REGISTER! The 28th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day is Oct 9! walkbiketoschool.org/ @SafeRoutes_MA
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October is #PedestrianSafetyMonth, and your speed matters. ๐ถ๐จโ๐ฆผ
Driving just a few MPH slower can be the difference between life and death for a pedestrian. Keep your speed in check and stay alert โ not just this month, but every time you're on the road. #SlowDown
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๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ค ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ: whether itโs a cyclist, pedestrian, or another vulnerable road user, always give at least 4 feet of space when passing and reduce your speed. Itโs more than just courteousโitโs the law. ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐งโ๐ฆฝ
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The annual @massdot #SRTS iWalk is two weeks away!
School officials should register in order to receive incentive items as soon as possible. We have stickers, bookmarks, and flyers in multiple languages: tinyurl.com/3caw2fy6
Lexington Transportation Services retweeted
Crews will be working on the MMBW in Lex:Woburn St-Hancock St Tues, 9/3 from 9-2. This will require closures in sections. Bike path users will be detoured to Mass Ave/Bedford St. @TownOfLexMA @LexingtonPolice @LexBikeWalkBus @MassBike @bikeminman @minutemanbiker