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Memorial Drive Protest Ride and Rally July 17th, Plus Write In Campaign!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Cambridge Bike Safety (But I fully agree, protest works!  Lets get in the streets for justice!) In summary: Rally and protest ride Wednesday July 17th at 5:30 at JFK and Memorial Drive. RSVP on Facebook, make a plan to … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: People-Protected Bike Lane on Fenway THIS THURSDAY

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: Tell DCR: Protected Bike Lanes Save Lives New bike lanes coming soon to the Fenway area will leave cyclists vulnerable unless the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) tweaks plans to include some form of physical separation. … Continue reading →

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Read The 2018 Vision Zero Boston Progress Report

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Livable Streets:   The Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition released its third annual Vision Zero Progress Report for the City of Boston. Here’s What You Need to Know: In 2018, Mayor Walsh committed to an additional $5 million for transportation … Continue reading →

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Some Good News For Dorchester Biking

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom DotBike: A few things are shacking up this spring on the Dorchester bike scene.  Sorry, my editor is on a break, so I am going to drop a load of poorly edited information and highlight the essential parts. Jen … Continue reading →

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Blue Bikes Update: Over 75,000 Trips Taken During The Winter Challenge

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: —————– We’re pedaling through the final day of the Bluebikes Winter Challenge and ending this month on a high note. Despite the snow, sunshine, and even some rain, Bluebikes riders have taken more than 75,000 trips in … Continue reading →

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Blue Bikes Update: Winter Challenge

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: —————– We’re pedaling through the final day of the Bluebikes Winter Challenge and ending this month on a high note. Despite the snow, sunshine, and even some rain, Bluebikes riders have taken more than 75,000 trips in … Continue reading →

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Safer Trucking For Cities

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetMost of the deaths of cyclists in Boston are because of large trucks. more information from the Boston Cyclists Union here

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Rally For Safer Bike Lanes TONIGHT 6pm, City Hall

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Cambridge Bike Safety:   Today is the day! Cambridge Bicycle Safety invites you to join us at 6:00 pm TONIGHT at City Hall, Wednesday October 17th, for the Rally for Safer Bike Lanes, our most important bike safety event of the year. … Continue reading →

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Do You Want Protected Bike Lanes On The Longfellow?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Cambridge Bike Safety: The Longfellow Bridge, a critical bike connector to Boston, is going to be restriped and reopened in May. You may be surprised to learn that in the final design, the inbound bike lane will be similar … Continue reading →

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Hubway’s New Equity Program

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetThis is pretty cool, I always thought cycling could be a low cost and healthy way to improve access to work for a lot of folks that have a hard time paying for cars or even public transit.   From … Continue reading →

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