Safe Streets Tewksbury

04/27/2026

What was more fun? The park or the bike ride to the park?

We wish Tewksbury had more small neighborhood parks like this one in Lowell that kids and families could safely walk or bike to. Where do you think would be some good locations in town?

04/24/2026

You helped create the plan, now review the draft! The final draft of the Greater Lowell Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan is available for review and comment through May 14. We are accepting feedback via email, mail, a dedicated online form (https://engage.nmcog.org/GLBPP), or two public hearings on May 6 (12pm) and May 7 (7pm). Learn more and let us know what you think: http://www.nmcog.org/publiccomment.

12/04/2025

We are excited to share the draft bicycle and pedestrian network for the Greater Lowell Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan! Please take some time to explore the map and submit any comments for improvements or other missing links!

http://www.nmcog.org/glbppnetwork

12/03/2025

In the wake of the second fatal pedestrian crash this year and the third in three years, Safe Streets Tewksbury calls for pedestrian safety improvements on Main St (Rt 38) near Stadium Plaza.

11/25/2025

Today, Safe Streets Tewksbury sent a letter to state and local officials calling for pedestrian safety improvements on Main St (Rt 38) near Stadium Plaza and nearby streets. Last week's fatal pedestrian crash was the second this year and third in three years in this area.

No one should lose their life just trying to cross the street. We will continue to work to prevent tragedies like these from happening ever again.

Our thoughts are with those killed in these tragic crashes and their families and friends.

11/03/2025

Thank you to and Tewksbury town staff for hosting a walk audit this morning on Rt 38/Main St from Stadium Plaza to Old Main St.

Observations from this audit will be used to inform future safety and usability improvements for vulnerable road users on this busy corridor.

10/29/2025

Great to see important safety improvements planned for Shawsheen Street by Heath Brook School! 🚸

10/21/2025

Today's edition of bad bike parking takes us to Tewksbury!

This grid style rack was haphazardly placed on a mulched island between parking spots and flatbed carts - making it borderline unusable. The rack used to be located under the overhang near the store entrance but was recently moved to make way for more grills.

- We would love to help you come up with a plan for safe and usable bike parking. Feel free to reach out!

09/29/2025

Hey - We love biking over to see you! Any chance we can get bike parking a little closer to the building instead of way out in the overflow lot?

We would also recommend a more versatile and secure rack like "post and ring" or "inverted u" styles to encourage more visits by bike!

09/12/2025

Construction has started on a much needed mid-block crossing on Main St near Oakdale Plaza! This new crossing will provide safer access for vulnerable road users to local businesses as well as adjacent LRTA bus stops.

While we wish went with their original design that included a raised median island, the planned crossing is a welcome safety improvement.

08/07/2025

Don't forget to take the Greater Lowell Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan survey before it closes on August 15th! Tell your friends!

Bike/Ped Plan info and survey can be found at nmcog.org/glbikepedplan

07/18/2025

Town of Tewksbury Town of Tewksbury DPW Tewksbury Public Schools

Schools don’t need bulldozers to build safer routes – consider tactical urbanism!

The MassDOT program recommends “Pop-Up Projects" designed to be temporary, low-cost interventions to improve public spaces.

How could your community benefit from pop-up bike lanes, street art installations, redesignated pedestrian plazas, or other meaningful interventions?

Visit the Engineering page to discover “Pop-Up Projects” and other resources:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safe-routes-to-school-engineering -up-projects-for-safe-routes-to-school