Posts by Bike Union Staff
Boston Bike Story: Jordan
I’ve been biking my whole life on Boston streets and I ride most days from Lower Mills to Roxbury for work. Riding makes me feel free. I used to be up on the sidewalk and only go into the street when I was following my dad, but now I know how to protect myself and…
Read MoreMake Dudley Square Safer for Bikes!
Dudley Square is a key connector for traffic entering and leaving Roxbury, but it currently lacks any bike facilities. That could soon change depending on how the city proceeds with plans to redesign everything from streetlights to sidewalks in the area — and you can help shape what it looks like. Dudley Square Design Project Public…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Barry
When did you start biking, and why do you bike? I started biking when I was a baby when my mother bought me a bike. I love riding bikes. It gets me around, and it’s free transportation. It keeps my limbs loose and flexible — they used to be so tight. It’s great exercise and…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Jay
I started biking with a group of friends when I was 14 and moved to Boston from Harlem, New York. We would ride BMX bikes, but really any type of bike. And now, I’m 23 and I’m still biking. I bike a lot in Downtown Crossing, and from there I go around the whole city.…
Read MoreSharpen Your Activist Skills in the Boston Neighborhood Bike Leadership Institute
Grassroots organizing is key to effecting change on our streets and in our communities. We want to empower more of you with the resources, connections and tools to advance the pace of change in your neighborhood and we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever, two-part leadership training: The Boston Neighborhood Bike Leadership Institute.…
Read MoreThere’s No Excuse For Ride-Hail Services To Block Bike Lanes
In February, we joined a coalition, led by the Somerville Bicycle Committee, calling on ride-hail giants Uber and Lyft to better train the drivers in, and ensure they follow, the rules of the road. Specifically, we asked that they address the persistent problem of drivers illegally obstructing bike lanes when picking up and dropping off…
Read MoreTremont St. Businesses Support Protected Bike Lanes
In November, the Boston Transportation Department presented three concept designs for redesigning Tremont St. Out of the three, we prefer concept one because, as the only option to include protected bike lanes, it makes the most significant safety improvements for people biking and walking. By implementing a road diet (a reduction in vehicle travel lanes)…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Edwin & Francisco Johnson
In a first for the Boston Bike Story project, we’re spotlighting two riders this week: Edwin Johnson, and his son, Francisco. And in another first, we’re providing bilingual interviews so you can listen to Edwin tell his bike story in English or Spanish. In these interviews, you’ll hear about Francisco’s “super fast” bike, how his…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: February 2019
Volunteer Appreciation Night , Ghost Bike Ceremony for Paula Sharaga, Bos/treal and more!
Read MoreEndorse the Cambridge Cycling Safety Ordinance!
The following action alert comes from our friends at Cambridge Bicycle Safety, and concerns a legally binding ordinance that, if passed, would require the City of Cambridge to build more protected bike lanes when making other street updates. Cambridge is leading the region on bike issues — there’s ample reason why it now outranks Boston among…
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