There Is No Good Way To Be Hit By A Car…

But if for some insane reason, you absolutely must be hit by a car, make it like this.

I can’t get over how this mattress soars off this truck, knocks the bike out from under this guy and then he just lands on the mattress…amazing.

Dear drivers, slow down, and tie your bed down better.

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Hubway To Reopen Soon

Got this from Hubway, looks like they will all be back soon!

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SPRING IS ON ITS WAY! Hubway’s full system reopening soon. More daylight hours. Freak snowstorms. Hubway stations reappearing in Boston, Brookline, and Somerville. Two out of three of these are sure signs that spring is on the way. You may have noticed the arrival of some stations in your neighborhood over the last few days, and there are more to come in the next few weeks. We are looking forward to the system-wide reopening of Hubway very soon.   We will be sure to let you know when you will be able to Hubway across the entire network, but until then, continue to ride on in Cambridge! Please note that only Cambridge stations are operational at this time. Other stations will not accept bicycles until they are fully connected. Stay tuned to the Hubway website for the latest information, and check the Spotcycle app for available stations. If you have any questions about station availability, you can call customer service at 855-4HUBWAY (448-2929).   Spring will be here soon. Get ready to ride.   The Team at Hubway DATA NERDS: REJOICE! 2013 Comprehensive Hubway Trip Data Released Ever want to know which Hubway stations are the most popular? How long it takes to ride from South Station to Brookline Village? Or how many people take out bikes in the middle of the night? And where the heck are they going at that hour anyway?!? Well, if you’re feeling creative, nerdy, or just downright curious, and want to play around with how Hubway trip data can provide a window into major travel patterns in metro-Boston, visit the Hubway Data Challenge page today! In February, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), in partnership with Hubway, the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, and the Town of Brookline, released new and comprehensive trip data.   In addition to the Data Visualizations submitted at the end of the 2012 season, you’ll have access to all sorts of data, including: Duration of trips. Trip start & end stations, dates, and times. Individual Bike ID numbers. Member Type (Annual, Monthly, Casual). General member demographic info. Find everything you’d want (and then some) for all Hubway rides through November 2013, packed into a tidy, downloadable 17 MB CSV. You can also register for direct access to the MAPC’s Data API. What breakthrough idea will you come up with? WE LOVE BIKES. WE LOVE FLOWERS. WHO DOESN’T? The Boston Flower & Garden Show is big, exciting, and entertaining! It’s also the perfect place to hang out with us as together we await the efflorescence of spring and celebrate Hubway’s upcoming full-system reopening by giving away free 24-Hour passes! The show runs through March 16, and you can find us there on Saturday, March 15th. Click here for more information on the show! HUBWAY BIKE PARTNER NEWS   BOSTON PICKED FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM TO HELP SPEED UP BIKE LANE INSTALLATIONS, March 11, 2014, BostonMagazine.com “The country’s ‘leading bicycle movement’ has selected Boston as one of just six cities in the country to get new bike lanes designed to help keep cyclists separated from vehicles on the roadways…” Click here to read Steve Annear’s story. [VIDEO] #WINTERWONDERHUBWAY PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS RECEIVE THEIR PRIZES, March 11, 2014, Hubway blog “When Hubway teamed up with the awesome crew at Timbuk2 to present the #WinterWonderHubway photo contest, we knew we would be introduced to some of our most creative and dedicated Hubway riders…” Click here to read more and watch the video.

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Boston Bikes Update

From Boston Bikes:

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Boston selected as a Green Lane City! Photo credit Galen Mook We’re happy to announce that Boston has been selected by PeopleForBikes as a Green Lane Project City. We will participate in an intensive two year program to build protected bike lanes in Boston.   “Over the next six years, I want to take Boston from one of the best bicycling cities in the country to one of the best in the world.  Investing in protected bike lanes is a critical path to that success,” Boston’s Mayor Martin Walsh said. Green Lane Project

Boston Bike Update – New Date & Location! 6th Annual Boston Bike Update hosted by LivableStreets Alliance Come hear about our 2013 accomplishments and plans for 2014! Monday, March 31, 2013 Faneuil Hall, Great Hall, Boston 5:45 pm – Doors open 6:15 pm – Presentation & Q&A 9 pm – LivableStreets member social The event is free and open to the public, but requires registration. To register visit: http://livablestreets.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/4   Bike Valet will be provided by MassBike. Seating is first come, first served. RSVP does not guarantee a seat.   Follow @StreetsBoston and like LivableStreets Alliance for more updates

Register for Bike Week Festival and Bike Fridays To register visit: bit.ly/bikefriday2014 We’re happy to announce our 2014 Bike Friday Schedule! Join us for fun, music, food, and bike love on City Hall Plaza on the following mornings: May 9th June 27th July 18th August 29th   For more information visit: bikefridays.org/

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MassBike Update

Got this in the email, lots of stuff going on over at MassBike!

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MassBike Goes To Washington
Next week, the MassBike team heads to Washington, DC to join bicycle advocates from across the country at the National Bike Summit!

We look forward to joining our fellow advocates in educating our elected leaders about the latest issues and asking for more funding for bike transportation.

Boston Speaks Up For Protected Bike Lanes

Photo: Jon Ramos / Southie Bikes

At a crowded meeting Wednesday night at Boston City Hall, attendees packed into Room 801 to review the 25% design plans for the Connect Historic Boston bike trail and share their thoughts on the project.

One after another, citizens came up to the microphone to voice their support for the proposed network of cycle tracks around downtown Boston and the North End. A common theme expressed by many speakers was how this project would not just serve those who already ride bikes, but inspire new people to try riding.

MassBike Executive Director David Watson spoke in favor of the project, saying, “Some people doubted Hubway when it was first launched, but it has quickly become part of the city’s fabric faster than anyone imaged. So too will this project become a part of the fabric of Boston.”

He added that, while he is generally in favor of the current design, he wanted to see particular attention paid to the intersection treatment and signal timing, and more consideration given to how commuter cyclists will enter and exit the cycle track on Causeway Street.

You can review detailed plans and meeting minutes from past public meetings on the project here.

Path And Complete Streets Funding Moves

Forward In MA Senate

The Massachusetts Senate took an important step toward increasing funding for bicycle and pedestrian paths and other infrastructure this week. The transportation bond bill was reported out of the Senate bonding committee, and is now in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. It is scheduled for a vote by the full Senate next week, where it is expected to pass. MassBike led advocacy efforts that protected $377,255,000 for bicycle and pedestrians paths, and also played a significant role in ensuring $50 million for a Complete Streets certification and incentive program. The bill also provides for an additional $23 million in funding for other bike-related projects.

We thank the members of the Senate bonding committee, including Chairman Brian Joyce (D – Milton) and Senator Ken Donnelly (D – Arlington), for helping to ensure this funding has remained in the bill.

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Save The Date: Massachusetts Bike/Walk Summit 2014

Mark your calendars! MassBike and WalkBoston are pleased to invite you to join bicycle and pedestrian advocates from across the Commonwealth at the 3rd Annual Bike/Walk Summit on April 3rd from 10 AM – 1 PM at the State House. Our speaker will be Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett from the Department of Public Health.

Please register here if you are planning to attend. The Bike/Walk Summit is free and open to the public. This year’s summit will focus on the work of Mass in Motion and advancing the Vulnerable Road Users and Bike Lane Protection Bill.

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CommonWheels Is Looking For Folks For 2014 Season

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