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About yourstruly

I have been a bicycle commuter in the Greater Boston area since 2003, and have followed bicycle laws every day since. Between commute, I spend my time managing web projects, teaching little kids to make music, honing my hula hooping skills and being an active, proud member of a local bicycle chopper gang.

Inman Square: No left turn Day 2

TweetMorning commute captures one driver trying to turn left. Once again, I was pleased to see that they were using their turn signal, despite the oops on not turning left. Afternoon commute captures grid-lock, but most likely not due to … Continue reading

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Inman Square: No left turn Day 1: police officer turns left

TweetI captured this on day one of City of Cambridge’s plan to prohibit left turns at Inman Square: A police officer taking a left turn where prohibited. Before anybody freaks out: I fully believe that police officers, in the event … Continue reading

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Inman Square: No left turn Day 1: police officer turns left

TweetI captured this on day one of City of Cambridge’s plan to prohibit left turns at Inman Square: A police officer taking a left turn where prohibited. Before anybody freaks out: I fully believe that police officers, in the event … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVE to Somerville Leaders!

TweetUPDATE 11/25/15 Jennifer wrote back!! She added this list of folks to contact for thanks, on the repaving project: Below is a list of officials involved in advocating for the repaving Beacon as an interim measure. I also included our … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVE to Somerville Leaders!

TweetUPDATE 11/25/15 Jennifer wrote back!! She added this list of folks to contact for thanks, on the repaving project: Below is a list of officials involved in advocating for the repaving Beacon as an interim measure. I also included our … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVE to Somerville Leaders!

TweetUPDATE 11/25/15 Jennifer wrote back!! She added this list of folks to contact for thanks, on the repaving project: Below is a list of officials involved in advocating for the repaving Beacon as an interim measure. I also included our … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVE to Somerville Leaders!

TweetHave you been enjoying your ride up and down Beacon/Hampshire St? YES you have! Have you seen this amazing message at the head of Beacon St? (You have now!) I wrote to Somerville Deputy Chief Stephen Carrabino about both things. … Continue reading

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Aggressive EZRide Driver Backed By Charles River TMA Exec

TweetThis took place recently. I wrote to EZRide Service, and they responded with the following. Ms. Tuing: Thank you for sending the video of Paul Revere Transportation bus 707, operating EZRide Shuttle in Kendall Square, Cambridge on Wednesday, September 29. … Continue reading

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Response to Mr. Jacoby’s Opinion

TweetThis morning an email came from a colleague with a link to this opinion piece by Mr. Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe.  I wrote up this reply before I got on my bike to get to work because I … Continue reading

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Response to Mr. Jacoby’s Opinion

TweetThis morning an email came from a colleague with a link to this opinion piece by Mr. Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe.  I wrote up this reply (and cleaned it up later) before I got on my bike to … Continue reading

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