 BRPC Presents Pedestrian, Bike Study in LenoxThe Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is studying pedestrian and bicycle access opportunities around popular cultural institutions in town.  Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around TanglewoodCommunity members, particularly residents and neighbors of those areas, are invited to learn more about the recent planning efforts at an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Lenox Town Hall auditorium.  Community Members Audit Walkability of Morningside CorridorA group of concerned community members walked a portion of Dalton Avenue on Sunday to see how it could be made safer for pedestrians. Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield DiesA pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening.  UPDATE: VSP Identify Victim in Pownal Hit-and-RunState Police are investigating an apparent hit-and-run on Thursday morning that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. Pittsfield Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by CarA city resident Monday died after being struck by a car on Barker Road. Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near SchoolsA local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.  BRPC Releases Draft Safe Travel and Equity Plan for StreetsWith the help of federal and state funds, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is trying to make streets safe and equitable for all modes of transportation. North Adams Hosting Route 2 Overpass Study WalksThe city of North Adams is hosting three community walks this week to solicit input on a study of the 60-year-old Central Artery project. Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian CrashDavid Frye, 72, was traveling north on Second Street at about 7 p.m. when the collision occurred. Pittsfield Pedestrians Seriously InjuredTwo pedestrians were seriously injured in the early hours of Monday morning after being struck by a motor vehicle. |
