New / Modified Sign Request
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- Description
- **Subject: Pedestrian Safety Concern – Near Miss at Crosswalk Adjacent to 732 South Street, Roslindale Square** On November 2, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, I was walking across the marked pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to Benjamin Moore Wallpaper City, located at 732 South Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, when I was nearly struck by a truck. This was an extremely close call. I was crossing in the designated pedestrian crosswalk, and the truck came sufficiently close that I believe a serious injury could easily have resulted. Although no collision occurred, I believe this incident raises important questions about pedestrian safety at this particular crossing in Roslindale Square. I am asking the City of Boston and the Boston Transportation Department to: 1. Investigate the circumstances of this near miss and assess pedestrian safety conditions at this specific crosswalk. 2. Evaluate vehicle speeds, driver visibility, pedestrian visibility, signage, traffic signals, and crosswalk design. 3. Determine whether additional safety measures are warranted, including improved pedestrian signals, traffic calming, enhanced crosswalk markings, or other engineering interventions. 4. Review whether there have been other pedestrian safety incidents or complaints at this location. I am reporting this because I want to help prevent someone from being seriously injured or killed at this crossing. A near miss should be an opportunity to identify and correct a dangerous condition before a tragedy occurs. I would appreciate confirmation that this report has been received and forwarded to the appropriate transportation safety personnel, along with information about any planned investigation or follow-up. Thank you for your attention to pedestrian safety in Roslindale.
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3-7 Poplar St, Boston
42.286842, -71.1289305
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