Archive for July 2020
BCU Board Transition: New President Angela Johnson-Rodriguez
Last week, Steven Bercu stepped down from his role as Boston Cyclists Union (BCU) Board President, and handed the reins to now-former BCU Board Vice President Angela Johnson-Rodriguez. (Katie Theodoros, a…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: July 2020
Boston installs first “Healthy Streets” pop-up bike lanes Last week, Boston finally installed pop-up bike lanes downtown as part of the city’s “Healthy Streets” pandemic response. (The city also added pop-up bike…
Read MoreSpeak up for bus + bike improvements on Columbus Ave.!
Dedicated bus and bike lanes could come to Columbus Ave. — and your support can get both on the ground soon. Today, attend one of two virtual meetings with the…
Read MoreCambridge Shared Streets Feedback Deadline: THIS FRIDAY
Cambridge is accepting feedback through this Friday, July 17, on the first phase of its “Shared Streets” response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can comment in as little as one minute via the…
Read MoreTell Your Senator: Act Now to Fund Better Transportation!
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated longstanding problems with Massachusetts’ transportation system — and legislation to address the crisis is now pending in the State Senate. The Senate will debate and…
Read MoreJoint Statement: Arborway Parkways Improvements Project
Below is a joint letter the BCU, LivableStreets Alliance and WalkBoston sent to the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding the Arborway Parkways Improvement Project. For more about that project,…
Read MoreGet Involved: Western Avenue Corridor Study + Rezoning
With Allston-Brighton experiencing significant growth in recent years, Boston is preparing for big changes along Western Ave. — including the potential for protected bike lanes. Next Tuesday, the Boston Planning…
Read MoreArborway Improvements: Feedback due FRIDAY
With the Arborway Parkways Improvement Project just getting underway, now is a crucial opportunity to shape this project’s goals — including whether it will aim to complete the Emerald Necklace with protected bike…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: June 2020
COVID Streets Plans Boston, Cambridge and Somerville have all released plans for adapting streets and sidewalks in response to the pandemic. Learn more about each plan here: Boston Cambridge Somerville…
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