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BCU Labs’ New Interactive Crash Map Highlights Why We Need Safer Infrastructure Now
The mission of BCU Labs is to draw insight and tell stories with the wealth of available data, and we’ve been building tools to accomplish this (for example, the BCU Labs Stress Map was created to help guide your rides via the calmest routes across the Boston region). Our goal with the launch of the BCU Labs Massachusetts Crash Map is to help sharpen your activism.
Read MoreStatement: We need holistic solutions to make e-bikes safer
We at the BCU are deeply saddened by any tragic death of any pedestrian. We want to reiterate our sadness about the Braintree elder, Mr. Minh Dang, a pedestrian in…
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 MoreExciting News: An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities signed into law!
As you may know, the Boston Cyclists Union has been advocating for “An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities” for a long time. This past July after George Clemmer was fatally…
Read MoreTell Your Senator: Act Now to Fund Better Transportation!
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated longstanding problems with Massachusetts’ transportation system — and legislation to address the crisis is now pending in the State Senate. The Senate will debate and…
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.
Read MoreThe Union Rider: November 2019
A victory for road safety at the State House On Monday, Gov. Baker signed a law banning the handheld use of cellphones while tdriving. This “hands-free” bill was one of our top legislative…
Read MoreTell Boston you support a road diet on Centre St.
In June, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) presented plans to improve safety on Centre St. through a road diet (reducing vehicle lanes from 4 to 2), protected bike lanes and…
Read MoreRally for road safety at the State House
Join us on 11/17 for World Day of Remembrance! Key road safety bills are stalled right now at the State House. Will you help us press lawmakers to act? World…
Read MoreTwo ways to support vital transportation legislation right now
Urge lawmakers to act on automated enforcement! On Tuesday, state lawmakers held a hearing about a bill that would greatly help municipalities enforce laws against dangerous driving. Will you help…
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