The Boston Transportation Department transformed an East Fenway section of Westland Avenue into the New Edgerly Plaza, aiming to create a safe, accessible public space for pedestrians.

This year, all Individuals who are blind or visually impaired can navigate Boston during Marathon Monday via the Aira app — for free. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday that there will be free access to the smartphone app Aira during One Boston Day (before the marathon) and the Boston Marathon itself.