Archive for May 2016
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The Boston Cyclists Union is very lucky to have members and volunteers who are so dedicated to our work. At the start of 2016, a few Bike Union volunteers got together, with Community Organizer Doug Johnson, to hatch a plan to host the Boston Cyclists Union’s very first ride – and not just another fun…
Read MoreLast chance to Save the Green Line Extension!
This is it. With the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project facing a steep budgetary shortfall, MassDOT has been looking for ways to trim costs, including eliminating part or all of the proposed Somerville Community Path Extension (CPX) between Lowell St and Lechmere. THANK YOU to those of you who have attended and spoken out at…
Read MoreCome to our 5-Year Anniversary Party!
The Bike Union is turning five! Come celebrate with us at our spring party on May 17th! In May of 2011 the founding Executive Director Pete Stidman and the Board of Directors submitted the paperwork making the Bike Union an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization! Now it’s time to celebrate! Over the last five years the…
Read MoreDuck boats – Unsafe for our city streets?
By Peter Furth On April 30, a duck boat ran over a scooter that was right in front of it, killing the scooter’s operator, Allison Warmuth. Both she and the duck boat were at a red light on Charles Street at a corner of Boston Common, with scooter lined up directly ahead of duck boat,…
Read MoreThe Bike Union welcomes Becca Wolfson to permanently serve as Executive Director!
Dear Members and Friends, The Boston Cyclists Union’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rebecca Wolfson, who has served as Interim Executive Director of the Union since fall of 2015, has been named as the Union’s next Executive Director effective immediately. Since assuming the role of interim ED, Becca has proven herself an…
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