Reports (1,313)

Case Noted. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Metropolitan Ave is slated to receive speed humps in the next few years based on our criteria. We evaluated each area for its safety history, demographics (higher numbers of children, older adults, and people with a disability), if there are parks, schools, community centers nearby, plans for repaving and ramp construction, and needs otherwise identified by the residents of the neighborhood. We are glad that we are able to bring this important safety intervention to your area. Thank you for contacting 311 and BTD.

Case Invalid. Please inform us of the address being referenced in this request. if you wish, you may also contact us at btd@boston.gov.

Case Resolved. The speed humps on Parkman have been placed to provide a consistent and predictable experience for motorists using the street. This experience works to maximize safety for all abutters along the street.

Case Noted. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Deforest Street is slated to receive speed humps in the next few years based on our criteria. We evaluated each area for its safety history, demographics (higher numbers of children, older adults, and people with a disability), if there are parks, schools, community centers nearby, plans for repaving and ramp construction, and needs otherwise identified by the residents of the neighborhood. We are glad that we are able to bring this important safety intervention to your area. Thank you contacting 311 and BTD.

Case Noted. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. BTD has did further investigation and found the stop sign on Lake St is unauthorized. This is a "T" intersection and typically the continuing street has the right of way. BTD has reevaluated the effectiveness of the stop sign at this location and it was found to be ineffective. BTD will be removing the stop sign on Lake St. Thank you for contacting 311 and BTD.

Case Invalid. No location or description given.

Case Noted. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. BTD investigated and found that Fairbanks St is slated to receive speed humps in the next few years based on our criteria. We evaluated each area for its safety history, demographics (higher numbers of children, older adults, and people with a disability), if there are parks, schools, community centers nearby, plans for repaving and ramp construction, and needs otherwise identified by the residents of the neighborhood. We are glad that we are able to bring this important safety intervention to your area. Unfortunately, BTD has discontinued installing DRIVE SLOW or SLOW signs due to over time these signs have been deemed not effective to reduce speeding. Thank you for contacting 311 and BTD.

Case Noted. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. This section of Centre St at Whitcomb Ave is maintained by Department of Conservation Recreation. Please contact Department of Conservation Recreation concerning the pedestrian signals not working. Thank you for contacting 311 and BTD.

Case Noted. The "NO Turn on RED' sign was install due to numerous complaints by pedestrians in this neighborhood. BTD has made timing adjustments and has connected this intersection onto the City of Boston Traffic Management Center's Computer system and has added a camera so BTD can make second two second timing adjustments.

Case Noted. One solution would be to remove parking on one side of the street. These types of request would have to go through The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. It would also require a neighborhood meeting. Thank you for contacting 311 and BTD.