Street Design
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.
Boston Releases ’30-Day Review’ Memo of Safety Projects
The city remains secretive about whose opinions mattered enough for its consultation in the review process.
Boston Cyclists Union Warns That City’s Bikeway Changes Create ‘Serious and Immediate Safety Risks’
Mayor Wu's administration continues to ignore requests for information about the city's '30-day review' of recent street safety projects.
Flynn Flam: City Councilor Complains Bike Lanes Make It Hard to Visit South End Library That’s Been Shuttered for 3 Years
Councilor Sharon Durkan pushed back against Flynn's complaints, reminding her colleagues that "with every bike lane that's been built in this city, we've absolutely saved lives."
While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways
A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.
Mayor Wu Begins ‘Review’ of Recent Street Safety Upgrades – Here’s How to Weigh In
At the end of the 30-day review of recent street improvements, the city plans to consider "alternative plans/proposals we could pivot to," according to an internal City Hall memo.
