Boston Cyclists Union

Boston is weighing whether to begin charging residents for parking permits, which are currently free, and potentially limiting the number of permits a single family could obtain. Sponsored by City Council President Michelle Wu, the change aims to encourage residents to opt for provided, private spaces instead of limited on-street parking, and to fund infrastructure projects.…

Hosted by Femmechanics Boston in partnership with local bike shops, Grrrease Time provides open shop hours for FTW (femme, transgender and women) cyclists to work on their bikes with assistance from their peers. Bike stands are available on a first come, first serve basis, though Femmechanics does its best to ensure everyone has time and space to work…

This East Boston Bike to Market takes place at Central Square Park. At Bike to Market, our trained mechanics fix bikes and teach riders how to perform maintenance and minor repairs so they can keep their bikes running and become more confident, self-reliant cyclists. (Guidance and repairs are free, and parts are sold at an affordable cost.…

In order to encourage more women to bike, the City of Boston is offering several “Women’s Learn to Ride” clinics, and a more advanced “Street Skills” class! Running from June through October, these events are taught by women and open to all women and non-gender-conforming people who live in the city of Boston. The events…

A spate of development is slated for the area between Harrison Avenue and Albany Street in the South End following zoning changes approved in 2012. That includes the large Harrison Albany Block project, a 3.1-acre development featuring two mixed-use buildings — each up to 11 stories tall — containing a total of 650 apartments and…

The Frogmore: Lowcountry Kitchen and Bar is dedicating this month's Lowcountry Boil to the Bike Union. The food is free, and proceeds from their speciality cocktail will benefit the Bike Union. Last year’s drink was “The Dutch Reach,” and you'll have to show up to find out what delicious drink is in store this year. The…

This Roxbury Bike to Market takes place at Dudley Town Common (427 Dudley St.) At Bike to Market, our trained mechanics fix bikes and teach riders how to perform maintenance and minor repairs so they can keep their bikes running and become more confident, self-reliant cyclists. (Guidance and repairs are free, and parts are sold at an…

This Ashmont Bike to Market takes place at the Ashmont MBTA plaza (1900 Dorchester Ave.) At Bike to Market, our trained mechanics fix bikes and teach riders how to perform maintenance and minor repairs so they can keep their bikes running and become more confident, self-reliant cyclists. (Guidance and repairs are free, and parts are sold…

This Mattapan Bike to Market takes place in the Church of the Holy Sprit parking lot, at the Mattapan Farmers Market. At Bike to Market, our trained mechanics fix bikes and teach riders how to perform maintenance and minor repairs so they can keep their bikes running and become more confident, self-reliant cyclists. (Guidance and repairs are…

The Boston Transportation Department is hosting a public meeting to discuss short- and long-term plans for redeveloping the Washington Street and Columbus Avenue Corridor, along the border of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. The third such meeting to date, this event will cover current conditions and progress on priority projects, and serve as a forum for…