Jascha Franklin-Hodge (@jfh01.bsky.social)
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Chief of Streets for @CityOfBoston. Find me at @jfh01.bsky.social
Boston, MA
Joined March 2007
As part of the Cummins Highway Reconstruction Project, crews are installing drainage structures to assist with roadway run-off & future green infrastructure features. To learn more about the project: https://t.co/go2uIplFPC
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Downtown has welcomed new @RideBluebikes stations to the neighborhood! Washington Street at Temple Place and High Street at Federal Street are the newest bike share locations, with more on the way for Downtown and beyond 🚲
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As part of the Neighborhood Slow Streets Program, construction began this week on the Lower South St & Vicinity Project in #Roslindale. Improvements to the neighborhood will include curb extensions, speed humps, raised crosswalks & more. Project webpage: https://t.co/ywPQDFMSe5
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PWD craftsmen were making repairs to 🧱sidewalks on Tyler St. in #Chinatown. To learn more about the @CityOfBoston Sidewalk Repair Program: https://t.co/156RXroMay
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Last weekend @bplroxbury & @visitnubiansquare helped clean up the rain gardens in front of the Roxbury Boston Public Library. We’re very grateful to the volunteers who keep Boston and our green infrastructure beautiful! Sign up to volunteer with us - click the link in our bio.
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Cars and trucks have gotten bigger and taller, with deadly consequences for pedestrians. A bill being introduced today in Congress would create federal standards for hood height and visibility. https://t.co/kT0YyGGA8i
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Cars and trucks have gotten bigger and taller, with deadly consequences for pedestrians. A bill being introduced today in Congress would create federal standards for hood height and visibility.
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With many leases ending on 9/1 and people moving out, a friendly reminder that mattresses should not be left on the curb as part of routine trash collection. You can schedule an appointment to it have picked-up for FREE at: https://t.co/B4o0kMwP7X. We appreciate your help!
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You wouldn't think a short one way street that starts with a turn onto it, ends with a stop sign, and has a left hand jog in between would need traffic calming measures, but a surprising number of people still manage to get up to dangerous speeds on that short distance.
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We found that the individuals already engaged with the Planning Department are not representative of the City of Boston. Check out who currently participates in development review versus the demographics of all City residents. (2/4)
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A friendly reminder that double parking isn't safe and can get you ticketed or towed. Our Enforcement Team has been out on Boylston Street and over the past 10 days have issued 1,388 violations including 202 for double parking. #FindASpotBeforeYouGetCaught
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Events downtown? Love to see it! 😎
Over 600 youth joined us Downtown yesterday for Youth Fest! The Boston Music Project and City of Boston showcased up-and-coming artists and craftspeople, alongside impactful youth organizations, for the public to enjoy and to spotlight the wide variety of talent in our
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Hyde Park Open Streets, you did your thing ✨ Such a pleasant time today in our beautiful neighborhood. ❤️
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Crews were working through the night striping crosswalks on Blue Hill Ave. in #Dorchester. Before & after pics👇.
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Hey @CityOfBoston residents, have you seen our green trucks or groovy green bins in your neighborhood? Would you like to?Well then sign up for our FREE curbside food waste collection program today at: https://t.co/aEBQYeTckx. Together, we’re making Boston a #ZeroWasteCity! ♻️♻️♻️
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To better support the City’s fleet of vehicles, we recently released a request for information (RFI) to assess the availability of trucks in the market with smaller blind zones and increased direct vision. Learn more:
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Our Construction Management Division & contractors are busy rebuilding sidewalks & making ramps ADA compliant on Centre St. in #JamaicaPlain.
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PWD crews continued with clean-up efforts today along the #Celtics championship parade route. Shout-out to our dedicated personnel for all their hard work! #DifferentHere #Banner18 #NBA 🗑️ 🧹 ☘️ 🏆
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Crews were out bright & early striping speed humps on Peter Parley Rd. in #JamaicaPlain. To learn more about the program & search for @CityOfBoston streets eligible for speed humps: https://t.co/g9cRkgEOXF
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Flying under the radar have been major improvements under construction on Melcher Street, including widened sidewalks, bump-outs, bike racks and more. This work is the result of years of extraordinary collaboration with @BostonBTD @BostonPWD @BostonPlans. H/T @jfh
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