Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets Media Advisory

Highway Justice for People: Walk along the ‘Corridor of Death’ with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, residents and other elected officials, then join the Mystic and McGrath Rally on Wednesday, May 26

CONTACT:
Arah Schuur
857-998-1784
schmarah@gmail.com

5:00PM: WALK FROM 530 Mystic Avenue (outside Mystic Activity Center) to the

RALLY LOCATION: Broadway & McGrath Highway, Somerville (northeast corner, at former gas station lot across from Foss Park)

SPEAKERS:
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
State Reps Christine Barber, Mike Connolly
Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Councilors Matt McLaughlin (Ward 1), Jesse Clingan (Ward 4)
Neighborhood Residents

6:00PM Rally to demand MassDOT prioritize safety of people over the speed of cars

Accelerate McGrath/Mystic Ave. improvements
Create Blakeley Ave. crosswalk NOW
Enact traffic calming measures now
Erect sound barriers along Rte. 93 to reduce noise and air pollution