Advocacy training meetings
Leaders at WalkMassachusetts will host a 2-session advocacy training meeting at least once per year in each E and E+I development for the HLAs and interested residents. Residents will receive a $25 gift card for attending. The topics covered will be how to: evaluate the walkability of their neighborhood, report issues with sidewalks and other pedestrian infrastructure, and elevate issues to city officials, state agencies, and other advocate groups. Short-term results of this advocacy training could include cleaning up the development, restriping pavement markings, and installing pedestrian signage. Long-term changes might result from calling for city officials to improve sidewalks, adding trees, benches, incorporating complete street designs and traffic calming measures. Residents will know of and be able to connect with WalkMassachusetts for ongoing advocacy support after the training.