NO-HEAT Project — Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization was awarded a $1 million Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to launch the Neutralizing Onerous Heat Effects on Active Transportation (NO-HEAT) project.
Overview
Phase 1: We have integrated urban microclimate and mobility data to identify communities and key walking and biking routes most vulnerable to dangerous heat exposure.
Phase 2: We are working with municipal and advocacy partners to conduct walk and bike audits and pilot cooling strategies to make active transportation safer and more resilient to climate change, including:
- Added greenery and tree canopy
- Reflective and/or cool surfaces
- Shaded shelters and wayfinding points
Project Partners
Municipal and community partners are helping lead community audits and engagement:
Participate: Walk & Bike Audits
If you are interested in joining a walk or bike audit, please sign up using the links below:
WalkMassachusetts — RSVP MassBike — RSVP Bike to the Sea — RSVP
Share Your Feedback: NO-HEAT Survey
If you’re unable to participate, but would like to share your thoughts on reducing heat stress while walking and biking, please take our survey! We are collaborating with the Mystic River Watershed Association to explore ways to enhance and improve features that make walking and biking safer and more comfortable. We’re looking forward to your feedback!
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Contact
For questions about NO-HEAT or accessibility for audits and meetings, please email Jenn Emiko Kaplan, Manager of Multimodal Planning and Design.