"The life history of humanity has proved nothing more clearly than that crowded populations, if they would live in health and happiness, must have space for air, for light, for exercise, for rest, and for the enjoyment of that peaceful beauty of nature . . ."    (Charles Eliot)

Pathways Survey Information
October 1st and 4th

Volunteers are needed to help document conflict between traffic and pathway users (pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters) along the Charles River.

• Wednesday, October 1st, 4:00-6:00 pm.
• Saturday, October 4th, 3:00-5:00 pm.

• River Street Bridge (Cambridge/Boston)
• North Beacon Street Bridge (Watertown)

Volunteers will monitor the intersections where the Dr. Paul Dudley White Pathway crosses River Street and North Beacon Street—counting pathway users and cars while documenting the conflicts between them.

Videographers are also needed to film the intersections. (Enthusiasm and a video camera are all that's needed, although professionals and serious amateurs are encouraged to step forward.)

This project is phase II of a pathway documentation effort begun in June 2003, which has already drawn the attention of the local media and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. If interested, call or email Fritz Nelson (fn@thecharles.org at the CRC. See also information about Phase I of the study.