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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 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