Posts by Boston Cyclists Union
Bike Safe Boston pushes safety, law practice
By Patrick Kelleher-Calnan Despite his recent arrival in Boston, you may have already come across one or more of Josh Zisson’s projects. He’s been busy promoting his law practice with…
Read MoreThe Southwest Corridor and Boston’s Emerging Family-Friendly Bike Scene
Apologies for the misdirect! Click here if you are intending to read “Casey and a Brief History of highways in Boston.” By Ian J. Augustine For many beginners, the thought…
Read MoreMass Ave bike lane delayed
In a disappointing development this week, the City of Boston is delaying the striping of bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue between Symphony and the Charles River——possibly until spring. The Boston…
Read MoreIn the world of advertising, bicycles = love?
Are bicycles becoming the new pop culture aphrodisiac? It seems that every time a commercial wants to communicate romance in two seconds or less, they pan over to a couple…
Read MoreCasey Overpass solution still hanging in the balance
[This article has been edited due to a request for privacy—Ed.] At-grade supporters in the great Casey Overpass replacement debate squeaked out a small victory at MassDOT’s public hearing on…
Read MoreMisinformation abounds on Casey Overpass Project
A special message from the executive director Pete Stidman. Not every one of our readers knows this, but just a year before I helped found the Bike Union I was…
Read MoreComing Soon: A safer Massachusetts Avenue
As promised, the Boston Transportation Department is set to remove 71 parking spaces and install a bike lane along Massachusetts Avenue between Symphony and the Charles River in the next…
Read MoreBrownsberger introduces bikes in crosswalks bill
Inspired by a need first cited by a column by lawyer Andrew Fischer in the Boston Cyclists Union’s Union Rider newsletter last year, state Rep. William Brownsberger has introduced a…
Read MoreNew report on MassDOT's funding crisis
The Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) coalition released a report last month on the massive debts currently facing the Massachusetts transportation system. “Maxed Out: Massachusetts Transportation at a Financial Crossroads,” details…
Read MoreYou helped us win $5,000!
Last month union supporter Michael Riccobono (not the guy in this picture) submitted a photo of his bike and his story “Turtle Patrol” to the GOOD Magazine/Clif Bar photo essay…
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