Monthly Archives: February 2016

Leap on your bike!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Liam

TweetI’m not much of a winter biker.  The ice patches scare me and I don’t like be forced into auto traffic by mounds of snow. But we’ve had a mild winter, and today is an absolutely gorgeous spring-like last day … Continue reading →

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The New Longfellow Bridge “Bike Path” Is Horrible

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Boston Biker

Tweet   (Please forgive me for the first 30 seconds as I wasn’t paying attention). So whats wrong with the situation depicted in this video? There are giant “NO PEDESTRIAN” signs at both ends of the bike path, and yet … Continue reading →

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Missed The Bicycle Safety Forum? You Can Still Have Your Voice Be Heard!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetIf you missed yesterdays bicycle safety forum, you still have until tonight to give your opinion on bike safety issues, Click here to take a quick one question survey, will only be up for the rest of the day so … Continue reading →

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Bike Safety Forum Tomorrow! (Also Dot Ave Re-Design Meeting!)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom MassBike: ——– MA Bike Safety Forum   Tomorrow, thanks to Senator Brownsberger and various advocacy groups, there is a public forum focused around interaction between cyclists and large vehicles. MassBike will be there, hosting one of many breakout discussion … Continue reading →

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Beacon Street In Brookline Getting Improvements

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Livable Streets: Brookline residents back Beacon Street improvements At a public meeting on January 7th, Brookline residents unanimously backed a proposal to remove a travel lane on Beacon Street to accommodate safety improvements between Marion St and Westbourne Terrace. More … Continue reading →

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MBTA Public Hearings Underway

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetMBTA public hearings underway – make your voice heard! Now is the time to show up and speak up about the proposed MBTA fare increases and potential service cuts!   Public transportation goes together with cycling like peanut butter and … Continue reading →

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Longfellow Bridge Now Has A Dedicated Bike Lane Going Both Ways

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetIt’s a little tricky (you have to wrap around under the bridge and the path is far from clear), but it sure beats walking your bike northbound battling pedestrians.  The BCU has released this video to help you figure it … Continue reading →

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Longfellow Bridge Now Has A Dedicated Bike Lane Going Both Ways

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetIt’s a little tricky (you have to wrap around under the bridge and the path is far from clear), but it sure beats walking your bike northbound battling pedestrians.  The BCU has released this video to help you figure it … Continue reading →

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Longfellow Bridge Now Has A Dedicated Bike Lane Going Both Ways

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetIt’s a little tricky (you have to wrap around under the bridge and the path is far from clear), but it sure beats walking your bike northbound battling pedestrians.  The BCU has released this video to help you figure it … Continue reading →

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Ways You Can Be Part Of Vision Zero

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetAfter 4 pedestrian fatalities in January, the Mayor is rolling out new ways to allow you to help reduce all traffic fatalities to ZERO in Boston. Here are some ways you can help. 1. Submit your safety concerns on the … Continue reading →

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