Category Archives: Bike Safety

Bridging Boston’s Bicycle Divide

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Liam

Imagine you’re driving a car in Boston.  You want to get somewhere quick so you decide to take Storrow Drive, the limited access highway along the Charles River.  But as you approach Storrow Drive you see a sign informing you … Continue reading →

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Michelle Wu’s Editorial on Biking in Boston

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Liam

The Boston Globe recently published Boston City Council President Michelle Wu’s thoughts on improving bicyclist safety and promoting bike commuting in Boston by way of protected bike lanes.  It’s been passed around quite a bit in Boston cycling circles, but … Continue reading →

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Cranking Tunes While Cranking Gears

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Liam

Recently I was biking along Massachusetts Avenue. Another bicyclist passed me and I heard the throbbing bass of a dance tune. I assumed the music came from a passing car, but as I caught up to this bicycle at a … Continue reading →

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Cycletracks on the Arborway

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Liam

Recently, 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

The 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

A 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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Separated Cycle Lanes on Columbus Avenue?

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Liam

Columbus Avenue is one of the major arterial for bicycles connecting Downtown Boston to the outlying neighborhoods.  A few years ago, bike lanes were added to the street and it is a very popular route for local bike commuters.  The … Continue reading →

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People for Bikes Roll Together Campaign

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Liam

Just in time for National Bike Month, People For Bikes are asking anyone who travels on two wheels or four to pledge to: Look out for my fellow travelers — on bikes, in cars, and on foot. Keep my cool … Continue reading →

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Must Read Blog Post on Bike Safety

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Liam

  This terrific post on Steve Miller’s Blog called BICYCLING SAFETY: Preventing Injury Requires Multiple Strategies is a long read but worth reading for it’s compilation of strategies for making bicycling safer and desirable for everyone.  Check it out!  

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Pedal & Park Bike CharlieCard Registration

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Liam

If you use or plan to use the Pedal & Park facilities at MBTA stations at Alewife, Forest Hills, South Station, Braintree, Oak Grove and Wonderland, make sure to register your Bike CharlieCard or CharlieCard online.  Previously, anyone with a Bike … Continue reading →

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