Archive for September 2010
Things looking up at 'Safety Summit follow-up'
A few dozen cycling advocates enjoyed a positive vibe at City Hall last night, as Boston bike czarina Nicole Freedman and several state and city department representatives listed off their…
Read MoreHarborBike–a new Union priority!
The Union takes its role of creating new cyclists seriously, and technically, a Union really can’t do that on its own–which is why we emphasize creating safe bike routes for…
Read MoreIt's happening… everywhere!!!
The city of Boston’s Department of Public Works has been busy this month, and a lot of the Union’s work is bearing fruit, as is that of our neighborhood bike…
Read MoreEvidence that access to bike paths and obesity might be linked?
Earlier this month Mayor Thomas Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission released the annual Health of Boston report for 2010, and though it does not explicitly highlight the need…
Read MoreZipcar donates car time, offers discount to BCU members
Early in August we were stuck. All the cars we normally borrow to haul our tune up stands around were either taken or in the shop. So someone—let’s just say…
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