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House Bond Bill Includes E-Bike Rebates, Snubs Low-Income Fares
State officials have been keen to pass a larger bond authorization this year to take advantage of higher federal spending that was authorized in Washington's 2021 infrastructure bill.
June 30, 2022
Desde Framingham Hasta Lowell, Sigue en Marcha El Sendero De Bicis De 25 Millas Por Los Suburbios Al Oeste De Boston
Varias obras de senderos nuevos están en marcha para completar el Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, un sendero de muchos usos de 25 millas que cuando se complete, conectara los suburbios al oeste de Boston desde Lowell hasta Framingham a lo largo de New Haven Railroad, una línea de tren abandonada.
June 29, 2022
From Framingham to Lowell, Progress Continues on a 25-Mile Bike Path Through Boston’s Western Suburbs
Additional trail sections to extend the trail further south, towards Framingham, and further north, towards downtown Lowell, are in the planning stages.
June 28, 2022
New Paths in Peabody Will Fill Missing Links on Border-to-Boston Trail
A project to extend the Independence Greenway eastward towards downtown Peabody could go under construction in 2024; a second project to connect the Greenway's two segments and also connect the Greenway to the Danvers Rail Trail is also being designed.
June 27, 2022
MassDOT Plans Two New Roundabouts for Dangerous Worcester Intersection
Last week, MassDOT shared their plans to convert a dangerous pair of intersections on Worcester’s west side to two roundabouts in an effort to improve safety and provide better pedestrian and bicycle accommodations next to the Worcester State University campus.
June 21, 2022
See MassDOT’s Early Designs for a New Car-Free Bridge Over the Pike in Allston
As part of MassDOT's Allston Multimodal Project, Allston's Franklin Street footbridge will be replaced with a new car-free overpass that meets ADA standards and offers a smoother connection into the surrounding neighborhoods.
June 15, 2022
Photos From Boston Cyclists Union’s Inaugural Pride Ride
“The most vulnerable people in our community need the most support and so we wanted to make sure queer people felt safe on a bike… If you’re a queer person and you’re running around town blasting some gay music, some queer music, it is so much fun! And you feel, at least I feel, so good!” said BCU organizer Alex Shames.
June 14, 2022
Study: Black Cyclists Die 4.5 Times More Often Than White Riders
Black cyclists are more than four times more likely to die while riding a bike than White ones, a new study finds — and the stats aren't much better for other modes or other racially marginalized groups.
June 14, 2022
T Extends Dorchester Ave. Bridge Closure ‘Til November
A major bike and pedestrian connection between Dorchester and Andrew Square in South Boston will be closed due to bridge work this summer.
June 10, 2022
Eyes On the Street: Protected Bike Lanes Under Construction in Cambridge’s Inman Square
The City of Cambridge's Inman Square project will eventually reconfigure the wide, x-shaped intersection into two smaller intersections with physically-protected bike lanes, shorter crosswalks, and a new plaza on the north side of the square.
June 9, 2022
