Category Archives: Advocacy

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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2018 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon #BAT2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Liam

On Sunday, June 10th, my daughter Kay (a.k.a. “The Toothless Wonder”) and I rode in the Bikes Not Bombs 31st Annual Bike-A-Thon.  The ride helps raise funds for Bikes Not Bombs’ social justice programs in Boston and abroad. We met … Continue reading →

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Sponsor Us for the 2017 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Liam

On Sunday, June 4,  I will be riding with my kids Kay and Peter in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon!   The Bike-A-Thon is always a fun event and it raise money for a terrific cause. This will be our fifth time participating. Based … 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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2016 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Liam

On Sunday, my son Peter & I rode the ten mile route in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon, raising $463 in donations for all the great work done by Bikes Not Bombs!  Even though the ride is over, you can still … Continue reading →

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Support Bikes Not Bombs!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Liam

This Sunday, June 7,  I will be riding with my children, Kay & Peter, in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon! Peter will be riding his own bike and Kay will be the co-pilot on my bike.  The Bike-A-Thon is always a … Continue reading →

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Casey Arborway Construction Meeting, May 7

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Liam

I received an alert from the Boston Cyclists Union regarding a Casey Arborway Construction Meeting tomorrow May 7th, 7pm to 9pm at Boston English High School Auditorium, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain.  As I’ve written in the past, I live in the Forest Hills … 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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March 27th: LivableStreets’ 6th Annual Boston Bike Update

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Liam

I’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

Come 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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