Monthly Archives: June 2015

Work For Boston Bikes!

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Boston Biker

Tweetgot this in the email. ———— Are you a bike mechanic? Or do you know any skilled bike mechanics?   Boston Bikes is a great place to work and we are hiring a year-round mechanic and youth cycling instructors. The … Continue reading →

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: Three Choices, None Simple

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Steve Miller

There can be no question about the transformative power of today’s metropolitan economy.  Major cities around the country hope to ride the wave of the growing financial, research-based, and digital business sectors.  City leaders are doing what they can to make the place attractive to exploding numbers of higher-income young professionals these firms employ as […] Continue reading →

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“Mission n + 1”

Posted on June 14, 2015 by mattyciii

TweetIntroduction Personally I applaud Boston Mayor Walsh’s March 24, 2015 announcement to commit to Vision Zero. It’s still early in the urban street livability movement, and so to commit to Vision Zero still takes guts and leadership. Sadly, there have … Continue reading →

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Unlicensed to Kill

Posted on June 14, 2015 by mattyciii

TweetIntroduction Unlicensed motorists driving recklessly have been killing kids on the streets of Boston lately. Fritz Philogene, who turned 18 the day before, was killed on May 19, 2015. Less than 3 weeks later, 8 year old Yadielys DeLeon was … Continue reading →

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What the Boston Bicycle Advisory Group Is Up To

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetGot this rather awesome recap of what the BBAG is up to. —————- 1. Vision Zero Implementation.  A presentation was given by Charlotte Fleetwood of BTD.  The first year focus will be on the 10 locations areas with the highest … Continue reading →

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8 Year Old Child Killed While Riding Bicycle

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Boston Biker

Tweet Yadielys Deleon Camacho, 8, was killed after she was struck by a car.   Two young cousins were struck by a car Saturday night during a birthday celebration for their grandmother in Mattapan, leaving an 8-year-old girl dead, a … Continue reading →

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8 Year Old Child Killed While Riding Bicycle

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Boston Biker

Tweet Yadielys Deleon Camacho, 8, was killed after she was struck by a car.   Two young cousins were struck by a car Saturday night during a birthday celebration for their grandmother in Mattapan, leaving an 8-year-old girl dead, a … Continue reading →

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Things To Do

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetThanks to Yurij for this handy list! ——– tonight, 6/8/15 — redbones, bikes, beer, bbq tomorrow, 6/9/15 — buy anything all day in Whole Foods on Beacon St in Somerville and proceeds go to the Boston Cyclist’s Union friday, 6/12/15 … Continue reading →

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Support Bikes Not Bombs!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Liam

TweetThis Sunday, June 7,  I will be riding with my children, Kay & Peter, in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon! Peter will be riding his own bike and Kay will be the co-pilot on my bike.  The Bike-A-Thon is always a … Continue reading →

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Boston Bike Commuter Report, May 2015

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Liam

TweetTo my great shame, I am not a winter biker.  I’m always impressed by the photos and stories of Bostonians who bike all year long, even in the midst of record-setting snowfall! In my defense, I once had a nasty … Continue reading →

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