Posts by Boston Cyclists Union
Mayor Wu’s Dangerously Underwhelming New Street Safety Plans
Mayor Wu’s Friday July 24th letter includes several important commitments. They are meaningful steps, but they are not enough.
Read MoreHow We Move Forward: Honoring the Life of Louisa Gag
Thanks to all who attended last week’s vigil for Louisa Gag at Boston City Hall. We have a set of actions we invite you to take to make Vision Zero a reality in Boston to stop preventable traffic deaths.
Read MoreGracie’s Ride: a vigil to end traffic violence in Boston
Safety is about the ability to move safely in our city regardless of how we travel. We ride to remember Gracie and the many other lives we’ve lost to traffic violence.
Read MoreWinter Biking: BCU Staff Tips
When the cold weather season first hits, so many of us pack away our bike gear and wait for warmer, dryer weather. Winter biking has a perception of being reserved for just the “hardcore” cyclists, not for ordinary people who ride their bike here and there. It can seem like a high investment, both gear-wise and emotional just to get out during the colder season, but here at the BCU all of us take the roads in the winter and want to share our stories and tips!
Read MoreBike Stories – Bluebikes are changing the way people see public transportation
Buses and trains tend to be the first things that come to mind when we think public transportation, but bikeshare programs like Bluebikes are growing increasingly fast as an affordable…
Read More“Bike-lane Fever” Isn’t Breaking, Despite Globe Columnist’s Claims
Jeff Jacoby’s message in this week’s Globe editorial, “Is the bike-lane fever breaking?” is not only inaccurate, it’s pro-congestion. Never mind the cherry-picked “facts” Jacoby uses to paint a misleading…
Read MoreGive early for a better bike network #GivingTuesday
All year we work hard to amplify your voice, creating the political pressure, political will, and political cover to create an environment to change the culture on our streets. Just…
Read MoreThe state of the Longfellow Bridge: We’re making great progress!
The Longfellow Bridge has re-opened after more than five years of construction, to full beneficial use. Due to heavy campaigning by us, our partners, and YOU, the bridge is much…
Read MoreExciting Updates on the Longfellow Bridge
It’s been more than a month since you’ve received an update on the Longfellow, and a lot has happened! The Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution last month endorsing…
Read MoreGet the inside scoop on Bos/tréal from one of our select scholarship riders!
We interviewed Ivette Castillo, an Everybody Rides rider for this year’s Bos/tréal trip. What kind of cyclists are you? Mostly I’ve been an urban cyclist, commuter, use my bike primarily…
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