Tag Archives: politics

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

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Boston Biker

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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VOTE TOMORROW!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetElection Day is tomorrow! Do you know who you’re voting for? This election is an important opportunity to weigh in on the issues that matter most to you. The leaders we elect will make decisions that affect the safety of our streets. So … Continue reading →

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New Vulnerable Road User Bill Making It’s Way Through Senate

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetThe Senate Committee on Ways and Means has reported a new draft of An Act to reduce traffic fatalities, which will be debated later this week.  This bill was developed by several members of the legislature in collaboration with a coalition of … Continue reading →

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The Math On Driving Doesn’t Work

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom 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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Celebrate Comm Ave Improvements (Part 2) This Friday

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetA bunch of big wigs will be on hand to celebrate the second phase of the Comm. Ave. improvement project.  Come check it out.   From Livable Streets: —————— This Friday, we are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the … Continue reading →

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Ride Your Bike To Vote For Bernie Sanders!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetI saw a lot of folks riding their bikes to vote today, parking is a breeze and it makes it super easy to get to the polls. Oh also while you are there VOTE FOR BERNIE!!! Bostonbiker.org officially endorses Bernie … Continue reading →

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Vote NO on Question 1

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetI will gladly pay taxes if it means I get benefits.  Indexing the gas tax makes perfect sense.  Roads and bridges are mostly demolished by cars, cars run on gas.  Removing this tax will allow cars to destroy our roads … Continue reading →

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Candidates Talk Transportation And Smart Growth

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Boston Biker

Tweet Starts off a little slow, but a really good insight into what our potential new leaders think about the future of transportation in this state. From Livable Streets: Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates took the stage at the Boston Public Library … Continue reading →

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Mayoral Candidate Forum On Transportation Tonight!

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetThe Boston Mayoral Candidate Forum on Transportation & Livable Communities is happening tonight! TODAY, September 17th from 6-8PM (doors open at 5:30PM) @ the Boston Public Library Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116 The mayoral election is a huge opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Mayoral Candidate Transportation Forum

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetI have talked a bit about select candidates and how they feel about transportation issues, but you can listen to them all at once at the Mayoral Candidate Transportation Forum presented by Livable Streets:     You’re invited to the … Continue reading →

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