Will a redesign ease traffic in Boston’s Mattapan Square? 

The city of Boston is planning a redesign of Blue Hill Avenue to improve traffic - for pedestrians and cars - along the notoriously congested corridor. But some Mattapan Square residents aren't convinced it's the development the area needs.
Timestamps:
00:00 Paris is stuck in traffic on Blue Hill Ave in Mattapan Square
00:31 What would residents say to people who come through Mattapan Square but don't stop?
00:50 Wendell Delk and Paris go to Mattapan House of Pizza
01:02 The history of Mattapan Square
01:27 Fatima Ali-Salaam describes the traffic for cars and pedestrians
01:29 Paris attempts to cross Blue Hill Ave as a pedestrian
01:56 Paris explains the upcoming redesign of Blue Hill Ave
02:21 Mattapan Square residents react to the redesign plans
2:55 Why many residents are skeptical
03:19 Fatima's hope for the future of Mattapan Square
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