Projects

We believe that combining advocacy and education with direct action is the best way to achieve meaningful, lasting impact that results in more livable streets. That’s why we get directly involved in transportation projects around Boston, helping to create momentum, build consensus, and foster cooperation between groups. 

Campaigns:

• Better Bridge Campaign
• Boston Bicycle Network
• Greater Boston Greenway Network
• Car-free / Ciclovia / Open Streets
• Neighborhoods Not Highways/ Remove McGrath
• Parking Reform
• Access to Transit
• Funding for Public Transportation
• Implementing Complete Streets

Sample of specific projects:

• Better Bridges Campaign                                                                                 Vision for River Street Bridge
  • BU Bridge 
  • Neponset River Bridge
  • Mystic Valley Parkway at Alewife Brook
  • Casey Overpass
• Rutherford Ave/Sullivan Square
• Crossroads
• Greenway District Planning Study
• Charles River Path Improvements
• Casey Overpass
• Green Line Extension/Community Path Extension
  
• Concord Ave, Cambridge
• Somerville Ave, Somerville
• Mass Ave, Boston
• Commonwealth Ave Phase II, Boston
• JP Center/South Streets
  
• Union Square, Somerville                                                                                                                            

Sample of past projects                                                                                             Vision for Mass Ave Boston

• Commonwealth Ave Phase I, Boston
• Transportation Finance Reform
• 28x Bus Improvements
• Assembly Square, Somerville
• Broadway, East Somerville
• Central Artery/Tunnel Project
• Downtown Crossing
• EOT Transportation Enhancements Contract
• Harvard Allston
• Jamaica Pond
• Magoun Square, Somerville
• Museum Road and Forsyth Way
• Nonantum Road
• River St/Prospect St at Mass Ave, Cambridge
• Route 5, West Springfield
• Route 99, Boston/Everett
• Silver Line
• Somerville Bicycle Facilities
• Tremont Street
  

For a list of some accomplishments, click here >>>

In addition to major projects, LivableStreets frequently submits comment letters in response to particular roadway, bridge, and development projects. A comprehensive list of comment letters submitted by LivableStreets can be found on our Comment Letters page.

Know of a project where we can make a difference? E-mail us.