Pedestrian Safety Push Renewed After Another Belmont Street Crash
Key Questions
What happened in the recent Belmont Street crash?
Two women, one of whom is pregnant, were struck by a vehicle on Belmont Street in Worcester. This incident has renewed community concerns about pedestrian safety at the location.
Who is advocating for improvements on Belmont Street and what do they want?
Advocate Echo Louissaint-Collins, who was herself hit by a vehicle on the street in 2023, is leading the push for rapid flashing beacons and speed limit signs. Councilor Bilotta has also called for quicker action than currently planned.
What is the timeline for city improvements on Belmont Street?
The city has allocated $440K in the FY2027 budget for safety upgrades. Design work is scheduled to begin in summer, with construction starting in spring 2027.
Another pedestrian crash on Belmont Street hit two women (one pregnant). Advocate Echo Louissaint-Collins, herself hit in 2023, is pushing for rapid flashing beacons and speed limit signs. City has $440K in FY2027 budget for improvements but design starts summer, construction spring 2027. Councilor Bilotta wants more immediate action.