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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

Live In Boston? Make A Plan to Vote In Today’s Preliminary Election

Mayoral challenger Josh Kraft has made his opposition to bike lanes a major theme in his multi-million dollar campaign against Mayor Michelle Wu.

September 9, 2025

Wu Won’t Fix Hyde Park Ave. Safety Hazards in Upcoming Paving Project

"It’s been proven that that area is deadly for pedestrians, and a mess for people in cars too, so let’s fix it up,” says City Councilor Ben Weber.

August 14, 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

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.

March 5, 2025

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.

February 28, 2025

The Polls Are In: Hating Bike Lanes Is Not A Winning Electoral Strategy

Voters say "not in my city hall" to "not in my backyard" politicians.

November 13, 2023