Archive for May 2020
The Union Rider: May 2020
Statement on recent killings of black Americans We are saddened and outraged by the recent killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery in Minneapolis and Georgia. As these tragedies show…
Read MoreAmid Economic Toll of COVID-19, Boston Cyclists Union and Wagner Foundation Launch Subsidized Bluebikes pass program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jon Terbush, Communications Director, Boston Cyclists Unionjterbush@bostoncyclistsunion.org, 860.466.0910 BOSTON, Mass. (May 27, 2020) — As the economic fallout from the coronavirus continues to unfold, the Boston Cyclists…
Read MoreDon’t let parking stop protected bike lanes on Mass Ave.!
Boston has plans to complete protected bike lanes this year on Mass Ave. between Melnea Cass Blvd. and Columbia Rd., but that could change due to last-minute concerns about the…
Read MoreTestimony for City Council Hearing on Pandemic Street Safety
On April 12, the City of Boston held a hearing to discuss how to improve streets during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the testimony that the BCU submitted.
Read MoreThe Boston Bike Budget, and a people-first Northern Ave. Bridge
There are two opportunities this week to influence the future of Boston’s bike network and transportation budget, and we need your support on both fronts. Boston Bike Budget Critical funding…
Read MoreA pivotal moment for biking in Boston
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this is a critical time for biking in Boston — and for the Boston Cyclists Union as an…
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