In September 2026, the SASS steering committee published an opinion piece in the Cambridge–Somerville Independent celebrating Somerville’s remarkable progress on street safety.
The article reflects on four years without a pedestrian or cyclist death, a substantial reduction in serious traffic injuries over the past decade, and the community advocacy and safer street designs that have helped make this progress possible.
But the message is not simply one of celebration. Continued investment, public engagement, and safer street design are essential to building on these achievements.
Read the full SASS article in the Cambridge–Somerville Independent →