Monthly Archives: December 2012

Holiday-Themed Rides

Posted on December 26, 2012 by cyclemom

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A BICYCLE BOULEVARD ON COMMONWEALTH AVENUE?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by semiller

TweetThe implementation of Boston’s Complete Streets Policy and the Bike Network Plan will radically improve the safety and comfort of walking and cycling in the city.  But full implementation will require many different kinds of changes to many roads all … Continue reading →

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Cyclists Encountering Aggressive Turkeys

Posted on December 24, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet Even though the title of this post sounds as if it should have something to do with the Thanksgiving holiday, it doesn’t. It’s about turkeys in their natural habitat, not on someone’s dinner table to be eaten for a … Continue reading →

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New Boston Bike Racks Spotted

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Boston Biker

Tweet Not the most functional rack ever, but classy as hell. I am pretty sure I reported on these being created a long time ago, but for the life of me can’t find it…either way I like em. What do … Continue reading →

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New Globe Editor Brian McGrory Hates Cyclists

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Boston Biker

Tweet Oh great, of all the people who could have taken over as editor for the globe this guy had to take the reigns. As Mayor Tom Menino prepares to roll out an ambitious bicycle-sharing program on the streets of … Continue reading →

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Objects of Safety

Posted on December 20, 2012 by nanda

TweetA transportation nerd will tell you that creating conditions for safe travel requires appropriate, maintained infrastructure, safe behaviors by all parties using that infrastructure (culturally ingrained and legally enacted), and appropriate use of safety enhancing equipment. When bad things happen … Continue reading →

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MODE SHIFT AMPLIFIERS: The Importance of the Out-of-Vehicle Experience

Posted on December 20, 2012 by semiller

TweetIn response to the state’s 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act, which sets deadlines for reducing Green House Gas emissions, MassDOT has recently announced plans to triple the share of travel done using transit, bicycle, and foot by 2030 — 18 … Continue reading →

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What More Truck-Like Vehicles On The Roads Means For Cyclists

Posted on December 20, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet For many years, virtually all of the vehicles on American roads were passenger cars. These vehicles were known as sedans, station wagons and sports cars. While they varied in size, none of them could be confused with trucks in … Continue reading →

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What More Truck-Like Vehicles On The Roads Mean For Cyclists

Posted on December 20, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet For many years, virtually all of the vehicles on American roads were passenger cars. These vehicles were known as sedans, station wagons and sports cars. While they varied in size, none of them could be confused with trucks in … Continue reading →

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Sharrows for Christmas!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by dotriderblog

TweetI haven’t seen them, but I heard from a reliable source that the Sharrows between Gallivan Blvd and Richmond Street on Dorchester Avenue are back! Woo hoo! If only it didn’t feel so hard and it took a year. But … Continue reading →

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