Install New Signal

Opened: Nov 12, 2026, 7:48 PM4h ago
Description: The Cambridge Street pedestrian crosswalk by the intersection with Barrows Street (Between 509 and 514 Cambridge St, Allston) is extremely unsafe to cross, especially at night or during inclement weather when drivers have limited visibility. I have personally almost been hit on many occasions by drivers either not paying attention or actively trying to move lanes and speed through even when I am already in the crosswalk. Earlier tonight, I was almost hit by a driver while 3/4 of the way through the crosswalk, and I would have been hit had I not stopped in the crosswalk while the car blew past me, even with driver eye contact. This is especially frustrating as there are traffic lights on either side of the crossing, so drivers are speeding past pedestrians just to have to stop seconds later. This crossing serves many people due to its proximity to two 57 MBTA bus stops. A flashing pedestrian beacon or raised crosswalk would be a significant improvement, increasing awareness of the crossing and forcing reckless drivers to slow down.
Location: Barrows St & Cambridge St
42.35322861, -71.13833439

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