Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Working in concert with the city’s ADA Coordinator, Jini Fairley, and the Commission On Disability, the DPW is upgrading signalized intersections to include Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). An Accessible Pedestrian Signal and pedestrian pushbutton (APS) is an integrated device that communicates information about the WALK and DON'T WALK intervals at signalized intersections in non-visual formats (i.e., audible tones and vibrotactile surfaces) to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision or are deaf blind. The pedestrian pushbutton has a locator tone for detecting the device and a tactile arrow to indicate which pedestrian street crossing is served by the device.

Bike Lanes: Mayor Fuller is committed to increasing bike infrastructure in the City of Newton. The City has recently completed painted bike lanes on Beacon Street (Washington Street to Newton Centre) and Parker Street. Additional locations are being considered.

Bike Racks: The City of Newton has installed bicycle racks throughout the City with a focus on village centers and schools. To request new bike racks on public property, please contact jostroff@newtonma.gov

Bike Share: Newton launched the Bluebikes bike share system in fall 2020 and now has 15 stations.  Riders can take a bike from any station in Newton and return it to any other station within the system.  Bikes must be docked to stations to return a bicycle.  Bluebikes operates in Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Visit the Bluebikes webpage for more information.

Sidewalk & Curb Cuts: The City has made a 10 year, $10 million commitment to making safety improvements, updating curb cuts and paving roadways. A complete list of roadways can be found in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Traffic Calming: The City receives traffic calming requests from constituents and/or Councilors via email or WebQA/311. Requests ask the City to address speed or safety concerns, typically on neighborhood streets. The City reviews all requests using a data-driven methodology which looks at vehicle speed, vehicle volumes, crash history and pedestrian generators. For more information, go to DPW/Transportation Division.

• Traffic Calming Results, 2019
• Traffic Calming Results, 2017
• Traffic Calming Priorities, 2017

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