Holiday Update Mega Thread!

Written by Boston Biker on Dec 20

From the city:

 

Happy New Year from Boston Bikes!

2015 was a year full of changes for us, and you were all there to help. Thank you to everyone who makes Boston a better city for people who bike. Whether you attended a Bike Friday, participated in our Women’s Bike Ride & Festival, donated or received a bike through Roll it Forward, gave comments at a public meeting, or simply connected with us over e-mail, we’re thankful for all of your support. We wish you a happy holiday season, and we look forward to working with you in the new year!

Mayor Walsh Announces Boston’s Vision Zero Action Plan

Last week, Mayor Walsh announced the release of Boston’s Vision Zero Action Plan, our citywide plan to eliminate fatal and serious traffic crashes by 2030. This announcement marks a major milestone on our path to safer streets.

Visit visionzeroboston.org to read the action plan. Join the mailing list for updates about Vision Zero and specific planning initiatives.

Submit Your Boston Bikes Advisory Group Application Today

There’s still time to apply for the Boston Bikes Advisory Group (BBAG). As a member of the BBAG, you will have the opportunity to advise the Active Transportation Director on priorities related to cycling in Boston including the implementation of the network plan, safety and education campaigns, and community events.

Read the BBAG Overview and view the application on our website. Applications are dueTuesday December 22, 2015. Applicants will be notified in the middle of January 2016, and the first meeting will take place in February. Memberships last two calendar years.

Hubway Station Closures Update

Many of Boston’s Hubway stations are scheduled to stay open until 12/31, after which they’ll be brought in for the winter. You can view the complete closure schedule on Hubway’s website. Want to be notified before your station is removed? Sign up for system alerts. You can also check the Hubway map or the Spotcycle app for real time updates.

New Community Spaces for Bike Repair

Three community workspaces are (or soon will be) helping meet the growing need for bike-repair education. Be sure to visit one of these locations, or your local bike shop to get your bike is ready to roll through winter.

Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen
The Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen will be co-located with the Bowdoin Bike School in the historic Upham’s Corner Comfort Station. It will serve as a communal space for people looking to grab a coffee, a bite to eat, or some new bike parts. Learn more about the Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen at sipandspoke.com.

BCU Community Workspace
The Boston Cyclists Union provides free and low-cost bike repairs to Bostonians at summertime farmer’s markets. Now they’re working to provide these services year-round from their community bike-repair space at 375 Dudley St in Roxbury. Learn more about this initiative atbostoncyclistsunion.org.

Pop Allston
Pop Allston offers a diverse set of programs for community members. Stop by 89 Brighton Avenue on Wednesdays from 3-7pm for CommonWheels’ Open Shops, or on the first Sunday of the month from 1pm-3pm for Grrrease Time with Femmechanics. Visit the Pop Allston website to learn more about their programs.

From Bikes Not Bombs:

 

Thank you for making 2015 amazing!

It was great to see new and old volunteers, Bike-A-Thon riders, youth participants, shop customers, donors and everyone connected to Bikes Not Bombs at our Year End Celebration yesterday. We are so grateful to our community.

You are what makes Bikes Not Bombs possible.

Youth employees and alums at the party.

Through your support in 2015 we have launched an Adult Earn-A-Bike Program, partnered with Cycloville, and started a Know Your Rights training. It has been an amazing year for BNB!

Check out more photos from the End of Year Celebration, and thank you to both Doyle’s, Canto 6and Monumental Cupcakes for generously supporting the celebration.

Filming for Shifting Power, Bike Mechanics Training Videos
See what we’ve been working on!

All year we have been hard at work on Shifting Power, Bike Mechanics Training Videos. This video series, available in English and Spanish, will serve as a comprehensive training manual for youth worldwise to learn, and teach, about bicycle mechanics.

We are still finishing up a few videos but you canview the videos on our website. Look for a formal release in January!


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