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While City Hall Dithers, Boston Cyclists Union Takes Snow Removal Into Their Own Hands
After weeks of waiting for the city's snow removal crews, volunteers dig out the Commonwealth Avenue bike lane themselves.
February 10, 2026
Boston Data Show New Bike Lanes Successfully Shift Traffic, With Fewer Cars and Way More Bikes
Mayor Wu has hard evidence that her bike lane projects are helping reduce traffic – but her administration is reluctant to share it.
December 5, 2025
For Cambridge Bike Safety, the Political is Personal
With year-round organizing, Cambridge Bike Safety helps bike-friendly candidates win local elections and advance their agenda for safer streets.
October 23, 2025
Boston Tries Out ‘Better Barriers’ to Sub For Battered Bollards
"Long-term, our goal is to move away from flexposts in most circumstances," says Boston's Chief of Streets.
September 30, 2025
Mayor Wu Trounces Anti-Bike Challenger In Preliminary Election
In stump speeches, Kraft claimed, without evidence, that the city's limited number of bike lanes "increase congestion," and pledged to "set a pause" on new bikeways.
September 10, 2025
Eyes On the Street: Somerville Builds Gardens In the Street to Improve Safety While Also Reducing Water Pollution
The new 'green infrastructure' helps calm traffic and improve safety while also absorbing stormwater during rainstorms.
July 30, 2025
Eyes On the Street: A New Path Connects Two Villages In Newton
This summer, the City of Newton is testing a new configuration for Washington Street that aims to make it safer and more pleasant to walk or bike between West Newton and Newtonville.
July 21, 2025
Eyes On the Street: A Little Better On the B.U. Bridge
Several government agencies have collaborated on a suite of safety improvements on and around the B.U. Bridge.
June 5, 2025
MassDOT Makes More Space for Bikes and Pedestrians In Revised Designs for Medford Main Street
"It really did feel like they really did listen and change a lot of stuff,” says Ellery Klein, a Medford road safety advocate.
May 9, 2025
Mayor Wu Admits City Made ‘Mistake’ Removing Protective Barriers Along Key Bike Routes
Protective barriers along Mass. Ave. are "being put back," Mayor Wu told Tiffany Cogell of the Boston Cyclists Union on GBH's Boston Public Radio talk show on Tuesday.
April 8, 2025
