Posts by Bike Union Staff
Statement: We need holistic solutions to make e-bikes safer
We at the BCU are deeply saddened by any tragic death of any pedestrian. We want to reiterate our sadness about the Braintree elder, Mr. Minh Dang, a pedestrian in…
Read MoreHyde Park Ave needs safety, we need action
Earlier this week, on Wednesday 10/6, BCU staff attended a public hearing regarding safety on Hyde Park Avenue. Alongside 50+ residents, cyclists, drivers and families who use Hyde Park Ave on a regular basis, we were advocating for desperately needed improvements on a dangerous corridor.
Read MoreStatement Update: Honoring the Life Lost in the August 6 Collision
Updated August 21, 2025 The Boston Cyclists Union extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the pedestrian who was struck by an e-bike near Copley Square…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: For The Immediate Reinstatement of Bike Lane Safety Infrastructure
Earlier this month, safety barriers known as flexposts were removed from protected bike lanes on several major Boston streets — without public notice and without communication from the City of…
Read MoreAnnouncing Tiffany Cogell as Interim Executive Director
The Boston Cyclists Union (BCU) is thrilled to announce that Tiffany Cogell has been appointed as our Interim Executive Director. A dedicated advocate for transportation justice and equity, Tiffany brings over a decade of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign strategy, and community-centered leadership to this role.
Read MoreMoving Forward – Ari’s Transition
To the BCU community: We write today with the bittersweet news that our Executive Director, Ari Belathar, will be transitioning out of BCU to take on an exciting job opportunity…
Read MoreE-Bike Giveaway for Year-End 2024
Make a donation before 12/31/24 to be entered to win!
Read MoreReimagining the (Bike) Path Forward: A Journey Toward Mobility Justice and Equity
When I was in my early twenties, I was forced to flee my home country due to the political persecution and repression I faced as a student activist and independent journalist.
Read MorePicking a Winter Bike Outfit with Clothes you Already Have
This weekend there were record windchills of nearly -40°F, and for many that means no biking. There are definitely dangers to going out in weather that cold and you have…
Read MoreExciting News: An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities signed into law!
As you may know, the Boston Cyclists Union has been advocating for “An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities” for a long time. This past July after George Clemmer was fatally…
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