Posts by Bike Union Staff
Support West Roxbury Bike Safety Improvements!
This Wednesday, February 27, elected officials will hold a public meeting to discuss ways to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers in West Roxbury. The meeting comes after…
Read MoreNo More Ghost Bikes
Dear friend, This is a letter I wish I did not have to write. How many ghost bikes must it take? How many lives need to be lost on our…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Angela Lou
I started biking recreationally when I was 5 years old, but more recently started commuting. I bike daily to Dorchester where I work as a BPS teacher. It’s about 4…
Read MoreBoston Bike Budget: Sign up to meet with your City Councilor
As Boston begins to develop its budget for the next fiscal year, now is our chance to make sure that the City allocates the necessary resources to build new infrastructure…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Martha Merson
I have lots of bike stories because I’ve been biking all over since 1992. A Lot of people say, ‘Oh I wouldn’t bike. I’m afraid of being hit,’ but I…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Nubia
“Me gusta andar en BlueBikes para pasear o ir a comer con amigos. Lo uso porque no tengo carro y porque es más rápido que ir en bus. Normalmente ando…
Read MoreTremont Street Needs Protected Bike Lanes
Plans to redesign Tremont St frame the project as “pedestrian improvements” intended to prioritize “the safety and comfort of people walking along and across Tremont St.” They do not mention…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Felix
“For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a bike. There was a long time when I was biking by myself, but then I started going to group…
Read MoreBoston Bike Story: Emmanuell De Barros
What’s your bike story?After advocating for public transit to be more efficient and affordable, I saw that biking was also getting better — getting safer, clearer, connected routes — and…
Read MoreDay of Action for Road Safety: Next Steps
On Wednesday, we brought the message of Vision Zero to the State House when more than 150 people from across Massachusetts gathered for a Day of Action for Road Safety.…
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