Activism
Ask 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 MoreLet’s make biking an issue in this year’s elections
Boston’s mayoral election this fall is a tremendous opportunity to shape the future of our streets — and we want your help ensuring that people who bike vote in big…
Read MoreUrgent action: Fixing dangerous DCR-managed roads
Are you frustrated with the conditions on roads managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation? Do you wish they had physically separated bike lanes, more pedestrian crossings, slower vehicle speeds,…
Read MoreSurvey responses: Egleston Sq. Redesign
The Egleston Square redesign project will bring much-needed connections to businesses, homes, schools and green space via bicycle. We encourage you to get involved and share your feedback with the…
Read MoreMcGrath Highway could have protected bike lanes
Feedback deadline: Monday 3/8 MassDOT last week announced plans for improving McGrath Highway that would involve removing one traffic lane in each direction while adding buffered (not protected) bike lanes. It’s an…
Read MoreBuild momentum for transportation legislation!
State lawmakers have proposed a number of important transportation bills this year, including ones to reduce crashes and fatalities, support e-bike growth, and address racism and inequities in traffic enforcement.…
Read MoreSign the petition: Advance Safe Streets in Somerville
A new advocacy group, Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS), has formed to push City leaders to honor the community’s shared values and stated commitments to safety, accessibility, equitable investment,…
Read MoreSign the petition: Allston-Brighton Mobility Improvements
Boston’s Allston-Brighton Mobility Study presents a draft plan for improving transit, expanding the bike network and making streets safer for all modes. Comments on the draft plan are due by next Monday,…
Read MoreSpeak up to keep State Street’s new bike lane!
Last summer, Boston widened sidewalks and put a protected bike lane on State Street. However, those changes were only a pilot, or test project — and now, Boston is asking…
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