14 Dec 2022
Public Facilities Commission Meeting: Public Works Department 12-14-22.
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
14 Dec 2022
Mayor Wu and other city officials hold a press conference to provide safety information and resources to Boston residents regarding the upcoming winter weather.
- 11 participants
- 47 minutes
13 Dec 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu attended the Josiah Quincy Upper School for a beam signing and topping-off ceremony to celebrate a major milestone in the construction process of the school. The new school will serve as a resource for its students as well as the surrounding community.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
16 Nov 2022
The City's Public Works and Transportation Departments hosted a public meeting on November 16, 2022. During the meeting, we shared the final design for Congress Street in the Fort Point neighborhood, which will expand sidewalks significantly, improve accessibility, introduce new separated bike lanes, and, potentially, increase and diversify the tree canopy.
- 15 participants
- 1:24 hours
20 Oct 2022
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference to provide updates on City efforts to address the unsheltered homelessness and substance use crises centered at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard.
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/U77wTVWhzIg
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/U77wTVWhzIg
- 2 participants
- 14 minutes
20 Oct 2022
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference to provide updates on City efforts to address the unsheltered homelessness and substance use crises centered at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard.
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/XR_KM9AkOBI
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/XR_KM9AkOBI
- 12 participants
- 48 minutes
15 Jun 2022
The City's Public Works and Transportation Departments hosted a public meeting on June 15, 2022. In this meeting, we reviewed our work to develop a new design for State Street. We shared our preferred design direction and answered questions from the public.
- 7 participants
- 1:52 hours
14 Apr 2022
The Boston Public Improvement Commission (PIC) is the owner and regulator of the City's rights of way. The PIC plays an integral role in the City's development and permitting process. From the restaurant that wants to add a seasonal cafe on the public sidewalk, to the developer who wants to construct an underground parking garage for a new housing development, or the homeowner who wants to add an architectural feature to a house that juts into the public space, each must seek approval from the PIC to have its private venture occupy public space, either permanently or on a licensed basis.
- 24 participants
- 2:27 hours
12 Apr 2022
Boston Mayor Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference to discuss public safety preparations for the 126th Boston Marathon. She is joined by Tom Grilk, President & CEO of the B.A.A, Boston Police Superintendent-In-Chief Gregory Long, Boston EMS Chief James Hooley, Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey, Chief of Emergency Management Shumeane Benford, and Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge.
- 12 participants
- 40 minutes
31 Mar 2022
The Boston Public Improvement Commission (PIC) is the owner and regulator of the City's rights of way. The PIC plays an integral role in the City's development and permitting process. From the restaurant that wants to add a seasonal cafe on the public sidewalk, to the developer who wants to construct an underground parking garage for a new housing development, or the homeowner who wants to add an architectural feature to a house that juts into the public space, each must seek approval from the PIC to have its private venture occupy public space, either permanently or on a licensed basis.
- 25 participants
- 2:34 hours
28 Feb 2022
Tuvimos una reunión el February 23, 2022 para compartir actualizaciones sobre el proyecto de rediseño de Cummins Highway y las oportunidades de incorporar árboles de calle en la reconstrucción de la calle.
Los objetivos de la reunión fueron:
Aprenda lo que la Ciudad está pensando acerca del futuro de los árboles de la calle
Actualizaciones sobre el Plan de Bosques Urbanos de Boston
El papel de los árboles de la calle en el Bosque Urbano
Cómo la Ciudad planta, apoya y protege a los árboles de la calle
Cómo Ud puede ayudar a cuidar los árboles de la calle
Los objetivos de la reunión fueron:
Aprenda lo que la Ciudad está pensando acerca del futuro de los árboles de la calle
Actualizaciones sobre el Plan de Bosques Urbanos de Boston
El papel de los árboles de la calle en el Bosque Urbano
Cómo la Ciudad planta, apoya y protege a los árboles de la calle
Cómo Ud puede ayudar a cuidar los árboles de la calle
- 2 participants
- 1:04 hours
28 Feb 2022
Nou te òganize yon reyinyon nan dat February 23, 2022 pou-n te mete-w o kouran
de nouvo pwojè sou redesine Cummins Highway ak opòtinite pou-n enkòpore pye
bwa lari yo nan rekonstriksyon lari a.
Objektif reyinyon yo te:
Aprann kijan Vil la ap panse sou avni pye bwa nan lari yo
-Mizajou sou plan forè nan vil Boston
-Wòl pye bwa lari yo nan forè vil la
-Kijan Vil la plante, sipòte ak pwoteje pye bwa nan lari yo
-Kijan ou kapab ede pran swen pye bwa nan lari yo
de nouvo pwojè sou redesine Cummins Highway ak opòtinite pou-n enkòpore pye
bwa lari yo nan rekonstriksyon lari a.
Objektif reyinyon yo te:
Aprann kijan Vil la ap panse sou avni pye bwa nan lari yo
-Mizajou sou plan forè nan vil Boston
-Wòl pye bwa lari yo nan forè vil la
-Kijan Vil la plante, sipòte ak pwoteje pye bwa nan lari yo
-Kijan ou kapab ede pran swen pye bwa nan lari yo
- 2 participants
- 1:04 hours
23 Feb 2022
We hosted a meeting on February 23, 2022 to share updates about the Cummins Highway redesign project and opportunities to incorporate street trees in the reconstruction of the street.
The meeting goals were:
-Learn how the City is thinking about the future of street trees
-Updates about Boston’s Urban Forest Plan
-The role of street trees in the Urban Forest
-How the City plants, supports, and protects street trees
-How you can help care for street trees
The meeting goals were:
-Learn how the City is thinking about the future of street trees
-Updates about Boston’s Urban Forest Plan
-The role of street trees in the Urban Forest
-How the City plants, supports, and protects street trees
-How you can help care for street trees
- 9 participants
- 1:03 hours
26 Jan 2022
Virtual meeting held on January 26, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. by the Boston Public Works Department and the Boston Transportation Department. We discussed the placement of bus stops in the reconstruction of Cummins Highway.
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway. For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway. For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
- 14 participants
- 1:42 hours
13 Dec 2021
Mayor Wu hosts a press conference to discuss preparation for upcoming winter weather.
- 6 participants
- 26 minutes
18 Nov 2021
The Boston Public Improvement Commission (PIC) is the owner and regulator of the City's rights of way. The PIC plays an integral role in the City's development and permitting process. From the restaurant that wants to add a seasonal cafe on the public sidewalk, to the developer who wants to construct an underground parking garage for a new housing development, or the homeowner who wants to add an architectural feature to a house that juts into the public space, each must seek approval from the PIC to have its private venture occupy public space, either permanently or on a licensed basis.
- 21 participants
- 1:39 hours
20 Oct 2021
Virtual meeting held on October 20th at 6:30 P.M. by the Boston Public Works Department, Boston Transportation Department, and Dave Queeley, Eco-Innovation Director at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. Dave introduced green infrastructure and how it can help manage the increased risks of flooding and heat island effects from climate change, using a local example in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Eco-Innovation District in Dorchester.
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway. For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway.
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway. For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway.
- 10 participants
- 1:34 hours
7 Oct 2021
Virtual meeting held on October 5th at 6:30 P.M. by the Boston Public Works Department, Boston Transportation Department, and Boston Public Health Commission. We introduced the work on the Boston Public Health Commission and discussed the relation between the built environment and health and well-being. We explored how racism impacts street design and how we can work towards transportation equity.
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway
For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway
For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
- 13 participants
- 1:35 hours
22 Sep 2021
First virtual public meeting for the Downtown Crossing Street Improvements Project. The City of Boston's Public Works and Transportation Departments are planning improvements to key streets in Downtown Crossing.
- 10 participants
- 1:32 hours
21 Sep 2021
Virtual meeting held on September 21 at 6:30 P.M. by the Boston Public Works Department, Boston Transportation Department. We introduced the work of the Street Lighting Division and discussed opportunities for improving street lighting as part of the Cummins Highway Reconstruction.
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway
For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
This event is part of a series of community conversations the Public Works Department and Transportation Department are hosting to inform the final design for the reconstruction of Cummins Highway
For more information visit boston.gov/cummins-highway
- 7 participants
- 1:19 hours
2 Jun 2021
Ruggles St. Reconstruction Pre-Construction Meeting 6/2/21 (English Version)
- 7 participants
- 21 minutes
2 Jun 2021
Ruggles St. Reconstruction Pre-Construction Meeting 6/2/21 (Spanish Version)
- 1 participant
- 10 minutes
20 Nov 2020
Mayor Walsh hosts a media availability to discuss preparing the city for winter weather.
To view with Sign Language interpretation, please visit https://youtu.be/35TKDDygDXo
To view with Sign Language interpretation, please visit https://youtu.be/35TKDDygDXo
- 4 participants
- 25 minutes
26 Oct 2020
The Boston Public Works Department is looking to revitalize State Street. This transformative project will provide safety, mobility, and overall functionality improvements for this corridor. Here we'll take some time to introduce you to the project and offer ways to give us your feedback.
For more information visit - www.Boston.Gov/State-Street
For more information visit - www.Boston.Gov/State-Street
- 1 participant
- 19 minutes
15 Nov 2019
Mayor Walsh and Boston city officials discuss preparations underway in the city for winter weather, and resources available to Boston residents.
- 4 participants
- 19 minutes
29 Aug 2019
On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Najya Mawasi, and Chris Osgood, Boston's Chief of Streets, Transportation and Sanitation, discuss the City's recent investments in road safety and bridge renovations. They also talk about Public Works' role in Boston's waste management.
With the Boston Trash Day app, Boston residents can learn what day trash collection in their area is, what is recyclable or compostable in the City, and more. You can download it through your smartphone's app store.
With the Boston Trash Day app, Boston residents can learn what day trash collection in their area is, what is recyclable or compostable in the City, and more. You can download it through your smartphone's app store.
- 3 participants
- 19 minutes
29 Aug 2019
On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Najya Mawasi, and Chris Osgood, Boston's Chief of Streets, Transportation and Sanitation, discuss the City's recent investments in road safety and bridge renovations. They also talk about Public Works' role in Boston's waste management.
With the Boston Trash Day app, Boston residents can learn what day trash collection in their area is, what is recyclable or compostable in the City, and more. You can download it through your smartphone's app store. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/hnhkwvlcnnQ
With the Boston Trash Day app, Boston residents can learn what day trash collection in their area is, what is recyclable or compostable in the City, and more. You can download it through your smartphone's app store. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/hnhkwvlcnnQ
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
14 May 2019
Mayor Walsh and Chief of Streets Chris Osgood announce the beginning of National Infrastructure Week at an active Boston Public Works lot in Roxbury, where Director of Construction Management Katie Choe explains the process of road re-surfacing with a live demonstration.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
14 May 2019
Mayor Walsh and Chief of Streets Chris Osgood announce the beginning of National Infrastructure Week at an active Boston Public Works lot in Roxbury, where Director of Construction Management Katie Choe explains the process of road re-surfacing with a live demonstration.
To watch the full event, please visit: https://youtu.be/QODkhXoQQrU
To watch the full event, please visit: https://youtu.be/QODkhXoQQrU
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
21 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh and Boston city officials will hold a press conference to discuss preparations underway in the city for winter weather, and resources available to Boston residents.
- 6 participants
- 28 minutes
12 Jan 2018
Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Najya Mawasi, is joined by Chris Osgood, Chief of Streets, Transportation and Sanitation. It's not just about making sure the snow is off the roads. Whether it's by opening Newbury Street for pedestrians on Spring weekends, reducing traffic speed limits, or encouraging the growth of public art, the Public Works Department works hard to make sure that Boston a city for everyone.
- 3 participants
- 29 minutes
12 Jan 2018
Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Najya Mawasi, is joined by Chris Osgood, Chief of Streets, Transportation and Sanitation. It's not just about making sure the snow is off the roads. Whether it's by opening Newbury Street for pedestrians on Spring weekends, reducing traffic speed limits, or encouraging the growth of public art, the Public Works Department works hard to make sure that Boston a city for everyone. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3jDG6rLjcb0
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
29 Nov 2017
Mayor Walsh provides brief remarks on how Boston will prepare for the 2017-2018 winter season.
- 5 participants
- 18 minutes
12 Oct 2017
Change is coming to one of Boston's oldest cobblestoned squares. Mayor Walsh joins developers and local students to break ground on a project revitalizing North Square in the North End. The square, a spot adjacent to the Paul Revere House and visited by millions on the Freedom Trail, will get a much needed accessibility and usability update that will enhance its identity to tourists, residents and businesses alike.
- 6 participants
- 18 minutes
11 Oct 2017
Change is coming to one of Boston's oldest cobblestoned squares. Mayor Walsh joins developers and local students to break ground on a project revitalizing North Square in the North End. The square, a spot adjacent to the Paul Revere House and visited by millions on the Freedom Trail, will get a much needed accessibility and usability update that will enhance its identity to tourists, residents and businesses alike.
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/CvUv3fFD9vU
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/CvUv3fFD9vU
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
27 Sep 2017
After decades of planning by East Boston residents and various city departments, the ribbon was finally cut on Central Square's renovation. The square now promises better traffic flow, more parking availability and safer crosswalks for pedestrians. The project was a collaboration between the Department of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, Boston Water and Sewer and East Boston Main Streets, among others.
- 7 participants
- 22 minutes
12 Sep 2017
After decades of planning by East Boston residents and various city departments, the ribbon was finally cut on Central Square's renovation. The square now promises better traffic flow, more parking availability and safer crosswalks for pedestrians. The project was a collaboration between the Department of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, Boston Water and Sewer and East Boston Main Streets, among others.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
14 Aug 2017
City officials broke ground at the future Grove Hall parking lot and promenade site in Roxbury. As part of the project this parcel will be converted into a promenade, or public walkway, featuring granite benches, decorative lighting, and landscaping edge treatment including new trees, bushes, and shrubs. The completed parking lot will be ADA compliant and feature 13 additional parking spots.
- 5 participants
- 22 minutes
11 Aug 2017
City officials broke ground at the future Grove Hall parking lot and promenade site in Roxbury. As part of the project this parcel will be converted into a promenade, or public walkway, featuring granite benches, decorative lighting, and landscaping edge treatment including new trees, bushes, and shrubs. The completed parking lot will be ADA compliant and feature 13 additional parking spots. Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/CAuhxQlEBEc
- 5 participants
- 1 minute
5 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh offered remarks as the Audubon Circle reconstruction project in the Fenway/Kenmore neighborhood of Boston begins. This project will improve the safety of the busy intersection and create attractive new public spaces for the area.
- 5 participants
- 22 minutes
21 Apr 2017
Mayor Walsh, Councilor Tim McCarthy, Rep. Angelo Scaccia, Commissioner Fiandaca, representatives from MassDOT as well as the MBTA, announce major safety initiatives planned for the Father Hart Bridge in Hyde Park.
- 8 participants
- 11 minutes
20 Apr 2017
Mayor Walsh, Councilor Tim McCarthy, Rep. Angelo Scaccia, Commissioner Fiandaca, representatives from MassDOT as well as the MBTA, announce major safety initiatives planned for the Father Hart Bridge in Hyde Park.
- 6 participants
- 1 minute
14 Apr 2017
In East Boston's Central Square, Mayor Walsh joins Boston's Chief of Streets, Chris Osgood, City Councilor Sal Lamattina, other elected officials and East Boston community members to present the $2.08 billion Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan, which makes critical investments in the City's infrastructure in every Boston neighborhood. These neighborhood investments are guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030. For full coverage of the Imagine Boston 2030 Capital Budget Plan press conference, please visit: https://youtu.be/v4R5JuxL_ZY
- 3 participants
- 3 minutes
13 Apr 2017
Mayor Walsh presents his proposed Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Plan, which makes critical investments in the City's infrastructure in every Boston neighborhood, guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030.
- 6 participants
- 41 minutes
10 Feb 2017
Mayor Walsh joins city officials at the Boston Public Works Yard to provide another storm update and to thank Public Works Department employees for their hard work during the most recent storm.
- 1 participant
- 13 minutes
9 Feb 2017
Mayor Walsh joins city officials in the Eagle Room at Boston City Hall to provide an update on the City's status during the current winter storm.
- 2 participants
- 20 minutes
8 Feb 2017
Mayor Walsh joins city officials in the Eagle Room at Boston City Hall to discuss the City's snow preparations ahead of tomorrow's expected snowfall.
- 3 participants
- 14 minutes
28 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh joins City Councilor Matt O'Malley to sign the "Ordinance Regarding Management and Elimination of Natural Gas Leaks in the City of Boston." Championed by Mothers Out Front and Clean Water Action, this bill aims to improve city infrastructure through maintenance, repair, and upgrades to existing gas lines.
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/AHE5_Sc1h8g
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/AHE5_Sc1h8g
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
27 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh was joined by State Representative Liz Malia, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Governor Charlie Baker and others to announce 3.4 million dollars worth of Massworks investments in the Jackson Square III Infrastructure Project which will create 144 housing units, pedestrian walkways and bike paths, and a new 3000 square foot community plaza in Jamaica Plain.
- 7 participants
- 34 minutes
14 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh is joined by Governor Baker as well as other community leaders to offer remarks on the Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A Groundbreaking at Pocket Park in Allston.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
- 6 participants
- 23 minutes
10 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh was joined by State Representative Liz Malia, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, Governor Charlie Baker and others to announce 3.4 million dollars worth of Massworks investments in the Jackson Square III Infrastructure Project which will create 144 housing units, pedestrian walkways and bike paths, and a new 3000 square foot community plaza in Jamaica Plain.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
3 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh is joined by Governor Baker as well as other community leaders to offer remarks on the Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A Groundbreaking at Pocket Park in Allston.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
Commonwealth Ave. Phase 2A is a Federally and State funded project that focuses on commuter safety and transportation efficiency by adhering to the mandates set forth by the Complete Streets and Vision Zero initiatives.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
6 Jan 2016
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all citizens, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. On this episode, host Najya Mawasi is joined by Michael Dennehy, Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. You can watch the full episode here: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16383
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
30 Nov 2015
Mayor Walsh joins members of his cabinet at Boston Public Works Department headquarters, 400 Frontage Road, in announcing preparations and expectations for the upcoming winter months. Mayor Walsh said that last year's historic snowfall helped the city plan for another potentially harsh winter.
To watch this full event please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16318
To watch this full event please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16318
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
5 Feb 2014
Mayor Walsh visits with members of his 24-Hour Hotline Staff and gives a progress update on the City of Boston's response to today's snowstorm.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
22 Jan 2014
Mayor Walsh visits workers at the Department of Public Works District 9 yard.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
22 Jan 2014
Mayor Walsh announces his team's plans for the impending winter storm.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
