Safe Streets Working Group
A group of Wakefield residents has formed a Safe Streets Working Group (SSWG) to contribute their knowledge and vision to building a community that is friendly to walkers and bikers, as well as motor vehicles. This is not an official government committee. It is currently chaired by John Crisley with input from the community and public officials, like me. I am proud to have played a small part in launching this group, particularly as the town embarks on major street repair and revitalization plans.
Until the SSWG has its own website, I have offered to host their work here. To be added to their mailing list for information on upcoming meetings and initiatives, please add your name to my mailing list and check "Safe Streets Working Group" as your interest.
Past Meetings & Outreach
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March 23, 2022 - Meeting Agenda
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February 2022 - Meeting Agenda
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January 2022 - Meeting Minutes; Meeting Agenda
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Fall 2021 - Providing input to Town of Wakefield Bicycle Master Plan Scope, facilitated by MAPC - Public Meeting and Survey
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August 2021 - Participate in Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines Program Launch
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July 2021 - SSWG Letter of Support for City of Melrose Lower Main Street Pilot Program
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May 2021 Meeting - Agenda and supporting documents - SRTS Arrival Dismissal Observations for Woodville School and School Walk Assessment of Woodville and Galvin Schools
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April 2021 - Agenda
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March 2021 - Agenda and Minutes
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February 2021 - Agenda; Discussion of Safe Routes to School's Walk Audit
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January 2021 - See agenda
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December 2020 - Discussion of comments to file with town re: Envision Wakefield project; Presentation from Safe Routes to Schools coordinator
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November 2020 - Interactive session with town officials and VHB Engineering to review and offer feedback on current design plan for the Envision Wakefield Downtown Revitalization project
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September 2020 - Kick Off meeting, agenda and discussion of group's goals
SSWG meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Next meeting is:
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
via Zoom
To join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82260602427?pwd=Vmhmdm9IM0lGR2dPcllqR1VYc2tXdz09
Meeting ID: 822 6060 2427
Passcode: bikewalk
To call in:
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,82260602427#,,,,*50244386# US (Washington DC)
or
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 822 6060 2427
Passcode: 50244386
Related Resources & Initiatives
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Preliminary/draft design idea for Greenwood/Oak/Green intersection
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Vision 2030 Final Report - reflects lots of public interest in safe walking and biking amenities
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Urban Land Institute Recommendations for Findings for Approach to South Main Street Development (March 2021, Community Mtg)
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Safe Routes to Schools Program - SSWG is a Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Partner!
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Vision for connected greenway/bikeway from Malden River to Lake Quannapowitt
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Wakefield Community Bike Repair (Facebook - no affiliation with SSWG)
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Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee - a great model from another community