Posts by Bike Union Staff
How would you change Warren St. and Malcolm X Boulevard?
Over the past few months, we’ve been working with a team of Roxbury residents to gather community feedback about how to make Warren St. and Malcolm X Blvd. better for people traveling via bikes, bus and foot. If you haven’t yet filled out our survey, we want to hear from you! Your responses will shape…
Read MoreURGENT: Transportation, Climate and Housing Bills Need Gov. Baker’s Signature
Gov. Baker has only a few days left to sign bills that are critical for improving mobility, the economy, and public health; essential for fighting climate change; and necessary to ensure equity for underserved populations. The state legislature finally passed these bills, and it’s up to the Governor to sign them or not, bringing them to the…
Read MoreURGENT: Speak up for protected bike lanes on Highland Ave!
Somerville is finalizing plans for a major road reconstruction project in Spring Hill. Unfortunately, the latest draft design shows a glaring gap: There are no protected bike lanes, only sharrows, planned for Highland Ave. Don’t let this one-in-a-generation opportunity slip away. Speak up today, and tell Somerville that its residents want protected bike lanes on Highland…
Read MoreHow we’ll get more bike lanes in more parts of Boston next year
The BCU has always stood by the belief that there is strength in numbers. And in 2020, as our movement continued to grow, we saw unprecedented progress in Boston, including 6.5 miles of new bike lanes. We want to add another full-time community organizer in 2021 to help us get even more bike lanes in…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: December 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support, and wish you happy holidays and a happy new year. May 2021 bring you joy, good fortune and plenty of nice bike rides. __________ What we achieved in 2021, and what we’re working on next Despite this…
Read MoreFour ways we’ll make biking better in 2021
Below is a short list of some of the projects we’re most excited for in 2021. Your support makes all our work possible. So please, consider a year-end donation to the BCU today, and help us make this progress possible in 2021! Remember: Everyone who donates through the end of the year is automatically entered…
Read MoreFour ways we made biking better in Boston this year
As 2020 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on our proudest achievements this year. Your support makes all our work possible. So please, if this list leaves you inspired, consider a year-end donation to the BCU today. ________ More miles of new bike lanes than ever before This year, our advocacy led Boston to build…
Read MoreHow we grew stronger in 2020
As a result of COVID-19, more people are biking for essential travel and recreation. At the same time, transit is struggling, and Boston risks a “carpocalypse” of increased driving unless the city invests more in bike infrastructure. In the face of these challenges, the unprecedented progress Boston made this year to its bike network — progress you made possible…
Read MoreAnd the surprise speakers for Thursday’s Golden Cog Awards are…
We are excited to reveal that Thursday’s Golden Cog Awards ceremony will feature remarks from Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston City Councilors — and 2021 mayoral candidates — Michelle Wu and Andrea Campbell! Walsh, Wu and Campbell will each share their vision for biking in Boston. You don’t want to miss this — so RSVP…
Read MoreDonate for a chance to win this new bike!
Beginning today on Giving Tuesday, we’re kicking off a month-long raffle featuring a special grand prize: A limited-edition cruiser bike from New Belgium Brewing! All you have to do to enter the raffle is donate any amount to the Boston Cyclists Union from now through the end of the month (12/1 – 12/31). We’ll then randomly…
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