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Live In Cambridge? Time To Make Some Phone Calls.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Boston Biker

Time to get on the phone!  In between calling up your senators and telling them to fight trump, you should call up your local folks and demand bike lanes! ———— We’re writing with good news and bad news about our … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Bike Safety Update

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Boston Biker

Got this in the email from the Cambridge Bike Safety Folks:   Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. We’re excited to report that planning for the Spring protected bicycle lane pilots is now in full … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Bike Safety Update

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Boston Biker

Got this in the email from the Cambridge Bike Safety Folks:   Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. We’re excited to report that planning for the Spring protected bicycle lane pilots is now in full … Continue reading →

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Hubway Shut Down For The Storm

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Boston Biker

Good to know if you use Hubway to get to work: From Hubway: Due to a forecast of inclement weather, Hubway will temporarily close at 12PM noon on Saturday, January 7th, to protect the safety of our riders and staff. … Continue reading →

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The Math On Driving Doesn’t Work

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Boston Biker

From MetroNews A common political argument is that bike and transit riders should “pay their own way.” A study in Vancouver however suggested that for every dollar we individually spend on walking, society pays just 1 cent. For biking, it’s … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers Pass 50$ Fine For Parking In Bike Lanes

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Boston Biker

Don’t know if the governor is going to sign it…but he should.   Drivers across the state could be penalized with a ticket of up to $50 for stopping in a bike lane under legislation sent to the governor’s desk … Continue reading →

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Hubway To Stay Open Through The New Year

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Boston Biker

From Hubway:   All 149 winter stations will remain open through New Year’s, as we continue Hubway’s most expansive winter operations ever. Seasonal hibernation is scheduled to begin in Boston on January 3rd. The station removal schedule for the first week of January … Continue reading →

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Protected Bike Lanes Installed On Mass. Ave. In Central

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Boston Biker

The good folks in cambridge fighting for improved bike safety are claiming their first (of hopefully many) victories, with the installation of protected bike lanes in Central Square.   from their email: We are excited to report major progress in … Continue reading →

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Newton Wont Install Bike Lanes To Make The Roads Safer Because The Roads Are Too Dangerous In Newton

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Boston Biker

This is sort of what I used to hear about kids walking and biking to school…”We can’t let our kids walk and bike to school there is too much traffic near the school.” Why is there traffic near the school…because … Continue reading →

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No Left Turns In Inman

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Boston Biker

In an effort to improve cycling safety, the city of Cambridge has restricted left turns in Inman square. via Effective November 3rd, the Department of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation will restrict several left turn movements in Inman Square in order … Continue reading →

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