Archive for December 2011
The Southwest Corridor and Boston’s Emerging Family-Friendly Bike Scene
Apologies for the misdirect! Click here if you are intending to read “Casey and a Brief History of highways in Boston.” By Ian J. Augustine For many beginners, the thought of commuting by bicycle to and from work, school or play every day can be a daunting prospect. But for those with young children, the…
Read MoreMass Ave bike lane delayed
In a disappointing development this week, the City of Boston is delaying the striping of bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue between Symphony and the Charles River——possibly until spring. The Boston Cyclists Union learned of the decision during a regular check-in on the project, which has been highly anticipated since May of 2010, when Mayor Thomas…
Read MoreIn the world of advertising, bicycles = love?
Are bicycles becoming the new pop culture aphrodisiac? It seems that every time a commercial wants to communicate romance in two seconds or less, they pan over to a couple riding bicycles. For example, in a new Air New Zealand commercial (not yet YouTubed fortunately for you), a dashing fellow on an airplane remembers riding…
Read MoreCasey Overpass solution still hanging in the balance
[This article has been edited due to a request for privacy—Ed.] At-grade supporters in the great Casey Overpass replacement debate squeaked out a small victory at MassDOT’s public hearing on the project last month, outnumbering bridge supporters 15 to 11 in a packed house according to the JP Patch, and the letters supporting at-grade have…
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