Posts by Bike Union Staff
The Union Rider: October 2021
I Bike, I Vote Election Day is Tuesday, 11/2. Early voting is open in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. During early voting, you can cast a ballot at a select number of…
Read More🎂 Save the date: BCU 10th Birthday Bash
In December 2011, the Boston Cyclists Union officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. What an incredible decade of growth and progress it’s been! Please join us on Thursday, December 9 for…
Read MoreSign the petition: Protected bike lanes on the Mass Ave Bridge
Massachusetts Avenue across the Harvard Bridge (commonly known as the “Mass Ave Bridge”) is one of the busiest bike routes in the region. It’s also one of the most dangerous.…
Read MoreAsk your legislators to pass e-bike legislation!
E-bikes have enormous potential to get more people on bikes and out of cars. However, they currently exist in a legal gray area in Massachusetts; we’re one of only 4…
Read MoreSpeak up for traffic safety bills!
Wednesday, October 13th at 11am, the MA Legislature is holding a virtual hearing on a variety of traffic safety bills. The BCU and our partners in the MA Vision Zero Coalition will…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: September 2021
Sign the petition for bike lanes on Charles Street We’ve been hitting the streets to build support among residents, businesses and visitors to Boston’s Charles Street for a 2-way protected…
Read MoreSpeak up for bike lanes on Boston’s Cambridge Street
People on bikes make up 10 percent of all traffic on Cambridge St. during peak hours—yet this important connector has no safe, separated bike lanes. Will you help us add…
Read MorePledge to vote for a bike-friendly Boston
Local elections this year offer a golden opportunity to elect a new mayor in Boston committed to our vision for people-first streets To make that happen, we’re rallying Bostonians to…
Read MoreThe Union Rider: July 2021
Where local candidates stand on bike issues As a member of the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition, we once again produced a candidate questionnaire this election cycle to help voters understand…
Read MoreLast chance: Take our supporter survey
With help from a team of graduate students at Brandeis, we created a survey to learn more about our network and followers. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to complete it so…
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