Still no call button so I've been jay walking across Charles street which is super dangerous. No cars will stop for you even if you have a walk light since there is no traffic enforcement anyway. City doesn't seem to care about safety.

I agree wholeheartedly that is it very dangerous at that spot and I have been trying to fix the issue. And believe it or not it is more complicated that one might think. I went to the Traffic commission to have them re-timed for pedestrians but that was shot down because it would cause a back up even further on Eastern Ave(which is tough as it is!). I asked the Wire inspector to see if we can put in a walk button and his report says the controller is an old one and a button can not be put in because they do not make those units any longer but gave me a contact (and he is looking further into it as well) to see if we can locate parts or do we need a new unit and the cost. Once I get possible solutions I will work with the Mayor (for funding) to make that area safer for pedistrians.

I am continuing my quest to fix that issue and hopefully get some good news soon.

Feel free to contact me directly as well,
Peg Crowe
Ward 1 City Councillor
pegcroweforward1@yahoo.com
781-248-4386