Author Archives: Liam

The Fun Way to Fenway!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Liam

TweetThis summer Mass Bike introduced bike valet parking at Fenway Park for ticketholders attending weekend Red Sox games. My son is a devoted Red Sox fan and a biking enthusiast, so we decided to ride our bikes to the Red … Continue reading →

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Cycletracks on the Arborway

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Liam

TweetRecently, the DCR laid down new bike lanes on the Arborway, part of the network of Emerald Necklace roads running through Jamaica Plain from Forest Hills to Jamaica Pond. While this should be a positive gain for city cyclists, unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Should Cyclists Be Allowed To Roll Through Stop Signs?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Liam

TweetThe following article is getting a lot of attention among bicycle circles and even among friends not into bicycling: Stromberg, Joseph . “Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs and ride through red lights.” Vox. Vox Media, 19 … Continue reading →

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Bike Lanes (a couple of interesting articles)

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Liam

TweetA couple of interesting articles about bike lanes and their affect on traffic congestion (or as is demonstrated in these articles, the lack thereof. First there is: Bike Lanes Don’t Cause Traffic Jams If You’re Smart About Where You Build … Continue reading →

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March 27th: LivableStreets’ 6th Annual Boston Bike Update

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Liam

TweetI’m registered for the 6th Annual Boston Bike Update.  Join me with an RSVP to LivableStreets. When: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Where: Boston Public Library, 700 Bolyston St, Boston Agenda: 5:30pm Doors open – No reserved seating. 6:00pm Presentations begin 7:45pm Q&A … Continue reading →

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Feb. 26th: Public Meeting for Protected Bike Lanes in Downtown Boston

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Liam

TweetCome voice your support for a vastly improved bicycling in Boston’s central core at the public hearing for the 25% design of Phase 1 of the Connect Historic Boston bike trail and Constitution Road protected bike lane proposals. WHERE: Boston City Hall, Room 801 … Continue reading →

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Winter Biking and the Southwest Corridor

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Liam

TweetI’m not much of a winter biker. I’ve done it in the past and learned that it can actually be warmer and more comfortable than waiting for a bus. I expect I’ll do it again in the future. But right … Continue reading →

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Write a Letter to Help Fix Cambridge Street

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Liam

TweetWednesday is the deadline to help fix Cambridge Street by signing Fix Cambridge Street‘s community letter to MassDOT at http://tinyurl.com/CambridgeStreet. Please also send an email to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us with your own comments (mention “Project File # 606376”). Keep up with news on Facebook and Twitter. My letter to MassDOT … Continue reading →

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Boston Bikes 2013 Bike Survey

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Liam

TweetIf you rode a bike in Boston anytime in 2013, Boston Bikes wants to hear from you. Complete their survey online.  It just takes a few minutes.    

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Cambridge Street Overpass Public Hearing Tonight in Allston

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Liam

TweetCambridge Street Overpass Public Hearing (via LivableStreets) TONIGHT: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 6:00pm @Jackson Mann Community Center, 500 Cambridge Street, Allston RSVP & discuss the project at https://www.facebook.com/events/1446934668862883/ Join the “Allston Footbridge” group to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AllstonFootbridge/ Follow “Fix Cambridge St” on … Continue reading →

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