Connect Downtown: Southwest Corridor Extension (Open House #1)
2020-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Boston Public Library (Central Branch), 230 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Speak up for safer bike routes through Downtown Boston! BTD is hosting 3 Open Houses where you can discuss and shape the Southwest Corridor Extension project. There will also be less formal office hours over the next few months. You can find a full schedule of open houses and office hours here.
Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ORIENTATION ROOM
230 DARTMOUTH STREET
BOSTON , MA 02116

Boston Bike Budget Bike Ride with Councilor Matt O'Malley
2020-03-11 17:30 - 18:30
Meet at Curtis Hall at 5:30pm to meet and ride with Councilor O’Malley and ask for his support on the 2020 #bostonbikebudget. The ride will start by going down to the Southwest Corridor and then move to Centre St. All ages and abilities very welcome!

Connect Downtown: Southwest Corridor Extension (Open House #2)
2020-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill House, 127 Mount Vernon St., Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Speak up for safer bike routes through Downtown Boston! BTD is hosting 3 Open Houses where you can discuss and shape the Southwest Corridor Extension project. There will also be less formal office hours over the next few months. You can find a full schedule of open houses and office hours here.
Connect Downtown is the City of Boston’s project to improve walking and bicycling in our downtown neighborhoods. Learn more about the project on the Connect Downtown web page.
HILL HOUSE
127 MT VERNON STREET
BOSTON , MA 02108

WARREN STREET BUS PRIORITY CORRIDOR - PUBLIC MEETING
2020-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Boston Elder Services, 2315 Washington st, Roxbury, MA, 02119, United States
Join us at this public meeting — the City will share parking study results and street design options. The Boston Transportation Department has combined feedback from the community and data collection from MAPC with citywide goals of improved travel time equity and mode shift toward sustainable modes. Representatives of the department look forward to sharing the design results of this work with you.
Learn more about the project here, and to see the City’s meeting flier, click here.

Connect Downtown: Southwest Corridor Extension (Open House #3)
2020-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Boston Public Library (Central Branch), 230 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA, 02116, United States

DotBike Virtual Meeting
2020-03-31 20:00
Join us in our Zoom meeting room! Pick a fun piece of art to sit in front of, place your pets strategically in the corner of your camera, and get ready to hang out virtually for the evening.
We’ll be showing off our revamped website, hearing from the @BostonBikeUnion, and talking about biking in a time of COVID! Details here: https://t.co/Vsq2Y2c3Vz?amp=1

Boston City Council Hearing: Transportation and Public Works Budgets
2020-05-07 10:00 - 13:00
One of a series of hearings to review the FY21 Budget. The focus of this hearing is the FY21 Budgets for the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Transportation Department (BTD). More info here.
How to watch: The public may watch these hearings via live-stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. They will also be broadcast live or rebroadcast on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964.
How to provide testimony during the hearing: Sign up in advance to testify, and then join the meeting via Zoom.
To sign up: Email michelle.a.goldberg@boston.gov
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/359230088?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 359 230 088 Password: [REDACTED]
How to submit submit testimony ahead of time: Written testimony or prerecorded videos may be sent to the Committee or staff email and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference at the end of the hearing may do so via the Zoom link below.

Boston City Council Hearing: Safe Streets During and After COVID-19
2020-05-12 17:30
The City Council will meet to discuss implementing changes for safe streets during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This matter is sponsored by Councilor Michelle Wu and Councilor Liz Breadon.
Public Testimony -Written testimony may be sent to the Committee or staff emails (below) and will be made part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public are cordially invited to view and testify via Zoom Meeting. Please email juan.lopez@boston.gov for the Zoom link.
A comprehensive list of ways to view and participate in this hearing will be posted on line prior to the start of the hearing at boston.gov/city-council-tv.
More info here.

Arborway Parkways Improvement Project Public Meeting
2020-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Join the meeting virtually: bit.ly/Arborway6-24
Join the meeting by phone: (631) 992-322
At this public meeting, the second to date for the Arborway project, DCR will provide an overview of the design process and solicit public feedback. DCR will then refine designs this year, with the goal to begin implementing changes in 2021.
Speaking up now, at this early stage in the planning process, is critical to shaping the final design. DCR knows the Arborway needs protected bike lanes, but we must hold the agency accountable to finally following through with them.
Please join us in asking DCR to:
Implement traffic calming to reduce vehicle speeds
Add physically separated bike lanes, or an off-road, shared-use path
Create safer crossings for people walking; crossings should be one lane or signalized, and need to be ADA accessible
Increase the amount of green space and trees — put the PARK back in Parkway!
Limit carriage roads to local traffic and bicycles, and direct through traffic into center lanes
Background and more info here.

Bike to Market: East Boston
2020-07-01 15:00 - 18:30 | Central Square, East Boston, Intersection of Bennington, Meridian, and Border Streets Boston, Massachusetts
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair at East Boston’s Central Square farmers market. To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

Bike to Market: Roxbury / Dudley Town Common
2020-07-02 14:30 - 18:30 | Dudley St & Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair at Roxbury’s Dudley Town Common farmers market. To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

Bike to Market: Mattapan Square
2020-07-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Corner of Cummins Highway & Fairway Street Mattapan, Massachusetts
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair at the Mattapan Square farmers market. To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

Bike to Market: Madison Park Development Corporation
2020-09-12 13:00 - 16:00
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair with the Madison Park Development Corporation. Exact location TBD. To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

BCU Activist Group Meeting
2020-09-15 18:00 - 19:30
This group is open to all and is used to plan and inform our city-wide and state-Wide organizing campaigns. Email Eliza at eparad@bostoncyclistsunion.org for more information and to get added to the Activist Group email list.

Bike to Market: Dorchester (DotBike)
2020-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | 1471 Dorchester Ave, 1471 Dorchester Ave, Boston
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair in Fields Corner with DotBike. To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

Bike to Market: Jamaica Plain
2020-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Sq. T stop (Southwest Corridor)
The Bike Union will be providing free bike repair in JP, just north of the Jackson Sq. T stop on the Southwest Corridor. This event is co-hosted by JP Bikes, the BCU’s JP chapter.
To learn more about Bike to Market, head here.

Councilor Edwards Transit Townhall: Bikes on the Blue Line
2020-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
Join Councilor Lydia Edwards for a transit town hall to discuss a dedicated bike car on the Blue Line. Community partners include Boston Cyclists Union, MassBike, and Greenroots. Members from the MBTA will be in attendance.

Councilor Edwards Transit Townhall: Bikes on the Blue Line
Tuesday, September 29th
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

To receive a registration link closer to date, fill out this form (https://forms.gle/ALCiLn9oSZ6vBgGA9)

Upon completion of this form, you will receive a separate e-mail with a registration link to participate in the town hall closer to date. The event will also be live streamed on Facebook.
For questions please contact Gabriela Coletta at gabriela.coletta@boston.gov

Blue Hill Ave. Update Meeting
2020-09-30 18:00 - 20:00
Join BTD for a virtual, community conversation on September 30, 2020, from 6 – 8 p.m to discuss the planned improvements to Blue Hill Avenue for spring 2021, and a longer-term vision for the corridor. Register here to attend.

Egleston Square Redesign: Virtual Meeting (English)
2020-11-04 18:00 - 19:30
The Egleston Square Redesign project is a top priority that emerged from Go Boston 2030 and the Jamaica Plain/Roxbury Transportation Action Plan. This project will redesign the intersection of Washington Street and Columbus Avenue and provide traffic safety improvements in the surrounding area to create a more livable neighborhood for all roadway users.
Register for this meeting here.

Egleston Square Redesign Virtual Meeting (Spanish)
2020-11-05 18:00 - 19:30

BCU Orientation
2020-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
This event will provide an intro to the Boston Cyclists Union for people new to the organization, whether or not you’re a member.
Sign up for this event here.

Blue Hill Ave. Virtual Office Hours
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
ZOOM LINK:
HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/92875019053?PWD=[REDACTED]
BOSTON,

BTDTRANSITPROGRAMS@BOSTON.GOV

Price:

FREE

Let’s continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

Blue Hill Ave. Office Hours
2020-12-02 17:00 - 19:00
ZOOM LINK:
HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/95174933296?PWD=[REDACTED]
BOSTON, MA

BTDTRANSITPROGRAMS@BOSTON.GOV

Price:

FREE

Let’s continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

The Golden Cog Awards
2020-12-03 19:30 - 20:15
Presented by the Boston Cyclists Union, the Golden Cogs recognize outstanding efforts by advocates, allies and volunteers that support the BCU’s work or advance its vision for Boston. Normally presented during our fall gala, Biketoberfest, the Golden Cogs will be held in a new virtual format this year that preserves the fun and excitement of the in-person party — music, special guests and much, much more.

In a break from previous years, this year’s event will be FREE for everyone to attend, whether or not you’re a member of the BCU. Invite your friends and neighbors!

REGISTER HERE

Allston-Brighton Mobility Study Chat with a Planner: Transit Focus
2020-12-14 17:30 - 19:00
Draft Plan Online Chat with a Planner
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The A-B Mobility Study Team has recently released the Draft A-B Mobility Plan. This is our Draft Plan to make it easier and safer to get around Allston-Brighton on foot, bicycle, public transportation, and car. At this meeting, you can talk with the A-B Mobility Team one-on-one to ask questions about the Draft Plan.
How to Participate
This meeting will be hosted online, using Zoom. You must register using this link, then you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting. You will also receive an email prior to the meeting regarding technical assistance. If you’re calling in by phone, you’ll need to download the Zoom application to see our presentation and access language interpretation.
Please register in advance for this meeting:
www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde-sqjkqH4VE21o2BaKNmpO6OPcfL6I

BCU Committee Open House
2021-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
Join a BCU committee and accelerate our momentum!
Volunteering with a BCU Committee is an excellent opportunity to shape our work, gain leadership experience, and develop your skills in organizing, marketing, finance, and more. Committees include: Governance, Development, and Finance & Operations. Each meets quarterly or monthly. Learn more about our committees here.In this event, BCU staff and committee members will take your questions and talk about how to get involved.
RSVP here for a link to join

BTD Bike Chat: Carrying Cargo
2021-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Description
Chat with us about carrying carrying plants, cats, pies, and more by bike! Bring your questions, your pro tips, and your stories to these facilitated conversations.
We will convene three times in May. While the format will be the same each time, the content will change based on who joins us that day.

Time

May 5, 2021 06:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

REGISTER HERE

SouthieBikes Monthly Meeting
2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Come meet other South Boston bike advocates and get involved!
Every second Wednesday from 7-8pm, meeting virtually for now.
Interested in attending? Email: southiebikes@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthieBikes/events/

Virtual Bike Talk with Somerville Bicycle Committee and special guest, Doug Gordon of the War on Cars podcast
2021-05-12 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom in to our May Bike Talk (join here) where Somerville Bicycle Committee will host Doug Gordon, NYC bike advocate and co-host of the podcast, “The War on Cars”. Doug’s talk, entitled “Winning the War: The Emerging Power of the Bicycle Lobby in NYC” will have a lot of lessons for our own War on Cars here in the Boston metro region.

JOIN HERE. (If needed the Zoom passcode is [REDACTED]). Hope to see you there! Many thanks to Aeronaut Brewery for their continued support of this series!
For more info about this series go to http://www.somervillebikes.org/bike-talk-social-hour.html
