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Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts

TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading

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Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts

TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading

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Action Alert (x3!)

TweetVia Livable Streets: This is a busy week in Boston, despite the stay-at-home advisory. Here are three ways you can take action for safer streets and better transit: 1. Send an email to speak up for a people-first Northern Ave Bridge … Continue reading

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Livable Streets Update

Tweetfrom the email: Double Your Donation For Tour de Streets TDM Photography Tour de Streets is Saturday, September 7th — less than three weeks away! This annual event is turning 10 this year, and will feature a 10-mile urban bike ride, … Continue reading

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Mass Vision Zero Coalition Posts Candidate Answers To Questions About Road Safety

TweetThe Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition has posted answers to questions about road safety – for both at-large candidates and candidates in specific districts in the Sept. 24 preliminaries. (from U Hub)

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Boston Cyclist Union Update

Tweetfrom the email:   Mural Ride, Protected Bike Lanes, Member Discounts and more! Mural Ride On August 10th, come socialize, ride bikes and visit murals throughout Boston! It will be a slow, 10-mile roll to check out 8-10 murals in … Continue reading

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Most Somerville Residents Surveyed Wanted Protected Bike Lanes On Powder House Blvd

TweetFrom the email: City staff just released their survey data and it shows that, according to online survey results, more than 70% of Somerville residents wanted protected bike lanes on Powder House Blvd as their most preferred option. That’s right — not … Continue reading

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When We Fight We Win! Support the Boston Cyclists Union In There Important Work!

TweetFrom the Email: It’s been an incredible year so far for the Bike Union, with major victories stacking up all across Metro Boston. Will you help us carry that momentum on to the big fights ahead? DONATE TODAY! Scenes from … Continue reading

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Bikes Not Bombs July Update

Tweet SPECIAL UPDATE: 2 BNB events happening next week you don’t want to miss! Get Into Gear with BNB on Thursday, July 25th 6-7:30pm @Flat Top Johnny’s in Cambridge Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) will be at Flat Top Johnny’s at 1 Kendall … Continue reading

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Somerville Says NO To Protected Bike Lanes On Powder House Blvd

TweetFrom the email: The city published an update Friday evening saying that Powder House Blvd will not get protected bike lanes this year. Instead they will paint a single painted bike lane in only one direction and that’s it. This decision unacceptably … Continue reading

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