Bikeways for Everybody
Statement: Environmental Impact of Melnea Cass Reconstruction Plan
Several people have reached out recently to ask about our stance on Boston’s plans for overhauling Melnea Cass Boulevard. As you may have read, many Roxbury residents and environmental advocates…
Read MoreURGENT: Make the case for safer streets today
On Thursday, the Boston City Council will hold a hearing about plans for improving streets in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Will you take five minutes today to ask Boston to act…
Read MoreTwo ways to get more bike lanes in Boston right now
In July, Boston added temporary bike lanes Downtown and on Cummins Highway to support safe mobility during the pandemic. We’re now campaigning for Boston to expand on this initial effort —…
Read MoreSpeak up for bus + bike improvements on Columbus Ave.!
Dedicated bus and bike lanes could come to Columbus Ave. — and your support can get both on the ground soon. Today, attend one of two virtual meetings with the…
Read MoreJoint Statement: Arborway Parkways Improvements Project
Below is a joint letter the BCU, LivableStreets Alliance and WalkBoston sent to the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding the Arborway Parkways Improvement Project. For more about that project,…
Read MoreGet Involved: Western Avenue Corridor Study + Rezoning
With Allston-Brighton experiencing significant growth in recent years, Boston is preparing for big changes along Western Ave. — including the potential for protected bike lanes. Next Tuesday, the Boston Planning…
Read MoreArborway Improvements: Feedback due FRIDAY
With the Arborway Parkways Improvement Project just getting underway, now is a crucial opportunity to shape this project’s goals — including whether it will aim to complete the Emerald Necklace with protected bike…
Read MoreSpeak up for protected bike lanes on the Arborway!
Big changes could finally come to the Arborway — but we need your help getting them on the ground. Next Wednesday, the Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a…
Read MoreDon’t let parking stop protected bike lanes on Mass Ave.!
Boston has plans to complete protected bike lanes this year on Mass Ave. between Melnea Cass Blvd. and Columbia Rd., but that could change due to last-minute concerns about the…
Read MoreTestimony for City Council Hearing on Pandemic Street Safety
On April 12, the City of Boston held a hearing to discuss how to improve streets during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the testimony that the BCU submitted.
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