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Bike News Roudup

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Boston Biker

With the warmer weather, the bikers are out, and with them the bike news.  Here is a roundup of local bike news. ———– Harvard gets award for being bike friendly: As the number of cyclists on Harvard’s campuses continues to … Continue reading →

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City To Install New Bike/Ped Infrastructure, Hire “Cycling Ambassadors”

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Boston Biker

Boston Bikes announced today that it will be installing new cycling and pedestrian infrastructure designed to improve bicycling safety, mostly by “slowing cycling and walking to a manageable speed” From the cities website: “We think cycling and walking are great … Continue reading →

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The Stupid: It Burns!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Boston Biker

For the record: first cycling isn’t dangerous, getting hit by a car is dangerous. Second, cycling is a lot less wimpy than sitting at your desk and talking out your ass about stuff you don’t know anything about (listen again, … Continue reading →

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Globe Highlights Failure Of Justice In Wellesely Fatal Hit And Run

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Boston Biker

The globe had a front page article today about the lack of an indictment for Dana McCoomb, the truck driver who killed cyclist Alex Motsenigos last year. It’s a common refrain among local ­cyclists: Want to kill someone and get … Continue reading →

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Bike News Roundup

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Boston Biker

Here is what is going on around town. Winter Bike Harvest: Hello Friends! Boston Bikes is looking for a few good volunteer bike mechanics to join us for our Winter Bike Harvest. Whether you are professionally trained or just the handy DIY type, we … Continue reading →

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Livable Streets Update

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Boston Biker

From Livable Streets! ———————- What’s happening  _______________________________________________________________________________  Kendall Square – Innovative transportation policy success story At Rush Hour Race last spring, Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis stated proudly that even though development in Kendall Square has steadily increased, car use has steadily decreased. Whoa, … Continue reading →

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