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Somerville Educating Drivers With Electric Road Sign

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetI have been enjoying going past this road sign the last couple weeks, every couple days it has a new message for motorists. A week or so ago it was explaining how bike boxes work, I didn’t get a picture … Continue reading →

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Cyclist Killed When Struck By Commuter Rail In Somerville

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetI rode past this scene yesterday and was not aware of what had happened, only that a lot of police were there, and the road was blocked off. Very sad, my heart goes out to his friends and family. A … Continue reading →

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BBMA Spring Sprints Tournament Series

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetFound this in my local bike shop, looks like a good time!     I have been to these sorts of sprints before, its a blast, go check it out and support the 2016 NACCC’s!

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“Share The Road” Don’t Work, Somerville Gets That

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetPeople seem to be confused when they see the words “share” not just around here, but everywhere.  Which is why “share the road” signs are often less helpful than you might think.  I think the Boston interpretation of those signs … Continue reading →

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Union Square Getting Bike Boxes

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetThese little guys have been springing up all over the union square area.   So far…lets just say that the motorists and cyclists have not been understanding how to use them. There were two giant open boxes here, and a … Continue reading →

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Union Square Getting Bike Boxes

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetThese little guys have been springing up all over the union square area.   So far…lets just say that the motorists and cyclists have not been understanding how to use them. There were two giant open boxes here, and a … Continue reading →

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Somerville Approves Neighborways Improvements

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetAn interesting proposal for improving the streets of Somerville.   From the email. ————- Dear Somerville Cyclists, Somerville has approved a Neighborways program.  Neighborways use paint and planters to create a hybrid playground/bike/ walk street.  While City approved, funding and … Continue reading →

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New Bike Kitchen Co-Op In Somerville

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetThis sounds awesome!  A bike co-op where you can use the tools, and the collective information of the folks around you for a very reasonable price. About The Somerville Bike Kitchen (SBK) is a bicycle repair cooperative where members of … Continue reading →

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New Bike Lanes On Broadway In Somerville

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetSomerville has been doing a lot of work to make the old nasty broadway, into a nice street.  They took out a lane, put in a divider, added larger sidewalks, and now have laid down what appear to be double … Continue reading →

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Somerville Most Popular City In The Northeast For Cycling

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetA contest where cities compete to be the most friendly is one in which we all win.  And Somerville has edged out “traditional” bike friendly Cambridge for the top spot this year.   Somerville is the top bike commuting city … Continue reading →

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