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Once Again Chicago Is Far Ahead Of Boston In Making Sweet Videos
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 18
Share the Road – Buses and Bicycles from Chicago Bicycle Program on Vimeo.
Dear MBTA, and Boston cyclists watch this. Do what it says. That is all.
PS. Lets make some of these for Boston.
Tags: bus, chicago, video
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Your Car Is Killing You
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 12And I don’t just mean from the global warming emissions. Car crashes account for millions of people killed and injured every year. More than most wars, more than terrorist attacks, more than many well known medical illnesses, so why don’t we have a war on cars?
Tags: cars, killing, ride your bike
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Nicole Freedman On Biking In Boston
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 18Tags: Bike Share, boston, Nicole Freedman, video
Posted in advocacy, education, fun, video | No Comments »
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Help Some College Kids, Tell Them Your Commuter Stories
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 10Got contacted by some students at Olin College, they need your stories.
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As part of a design class, students at Olin College of Engineering choose a group of people that they don’t know but that they are excited to learn more about. A group of these students chose bike commuters. In this class they have to try to shed their assumptions and immerse themselves in the new culture, by observing, asking, and trying. When they actually start the ideation processes, they do so collaboratively, with the people they are designing for. If you are interested in helping them out (or if you have a question) you can contact them at bikecommuters.olin@gmail.com or by taking their brief survey (here)
Any bit helps,
Thank you!
Tags: bike commute, olin, stories
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I Would Say This Is About Right
Written by Boston Biker on Jan 29Beware the car effect!
Tags: cars, good people gone bad, road rage
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
loving the East Bay Rail Trail from Providence to Bristol
From the blog: Westwood Biker On: 2010-03-20 23:05:46a beautiful 30-mile round trip ride alongside the Narrangassett Bay. just love it. fairly flat too, though with a reasonable # of road crossings. ...Read this article.
Cyclist Alignment Chart
From the blog: Boston Biker On: 2010-03-20 14:15:32Cyclostat has come up with possibly the greatest thing ever (if like me, you were a huge dork growing up) click through for his bigger image. This is simply amazing, good work! ...Read this article.
Cyclist Alignment Chart
From the blog: Cyclostat On: 2010-03-20 12:31:53Like any good fan of dungeons and dragons, I view the world through alignment charts. I've given this some thought, and below you will find definitive cyclist alignment chart. I'm betting that one already exists, but this is going to be my version. Click for the full jpeg. [caption id="attachment_338" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Cyclist's Alignment Chart"][/caption] Breakdown: Lawful Good: we have a photo of a dorky commuter, upholding the law and wearing ridiculously bright clothing in the middle of the day. It is accompanied by a Shane quote. :) Neutral Good: Perhaps indicative of the more casual rider, who wants to do good in the world, might run a red light or two, might bike on the sidewalk, but is ...Read this article.
03.19.10
From the blog: 100psi On: 2010-03-19 16:55:44A kind of good songwriter once sang, “the waiting is the hardest part.” And how. I finally got to take my new (used) bike out for a proper spin today. I bought it in January, shoes arrived in February, the pedals came in the mail last week, water bottle cages yesterday, and I got fitted at IBC Newton today. It was a beautiful day to ride; I did about 45 miles, and I’m sore as hell. But in a good way. I want to send a shout out to Aleve. There's still flood water on the roads in the 'burbs. I waited for this car to pass: Then I waited for this cyclist to pass: Then I waited for this ...Read this article.
No News is Bad News
From the blog: Zero Combustion On: 2010-03-19 12:19:04After my interview with WBZ News and correspondence with John Houghton of the MBTA, I decided to lay low for a while and observe the outcome of this activity. It is with profound disappointment that I report absolutely no change in the illegal driving activity of the MBTA buses. In the last three weeks I have observed and reported numerous buses running red lights, buses offloading passengers in the middle of the street rather than a designated bus stop, and I have once again been hit by an MBTA bus that did not stop. It has become apparent that nothing is changing, and that accountability is a thing of myth and legend when it comes to the MBTA. What am ...Read this article.
Comments on the River Street and Western Avenue bridges
From the blog: Street Smarts On: 2010-03-19 08:09:06I ride the River Street and Western Avenue frequently on my way between Waltham and Cambridge. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation plans to reconstruct these bridges. The roadways need repair, and so do the sidewalks, which connect the paths on each side of the river. But also, there are many issues with connections to streets, paths and sidewalks. The Harvard campus expansion involves the construction of paths leading to the bridges, and the University and its consultants (Jacobs Consulting) should be involved in the discussion. General comments There might be the possibility of a through bike lane or shared-lane marking at the Cambridge end of the River Street bridge and Boston end of the Western Avenue bridge to ...Read this article.
Will Our River Crossings Be Bridges or Barriers?
From the blog: Steve Miller's Blog -- II On: 2010-03-17 17:19:42The Charles River is one of the defining features of our region. From the time humans first arrived, we have used it for sustenance, pleasure, and travel. While the basin feels like a refuge of nature in the midst of our urban lives, nearly every inch of the river – from the shore to the deepest channel – has been shaped by human activity. The river and the structures around it need to be managed to preserve their value to the life cycle while maximizing their human functionality. In particular, the bridges over the river can help connect our communities, provide access to the riverbank, and be an aesthetic asset. Or they can make travel difficult, even dangerous, block us ...Read this article.
1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost Krate
From the blog: Vintage and Used Bicycles in Cambridge On: 2010-03-19 03:33:00(Click for full photo) 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost Krate Just wanted to post a picture of my 1971 Grey Ghost Krate that I have recently "cleaned". I have had this bike in my possession since I was 5 years old. I haven~t touched the paint, just gave it a good thorough cleaning. All parts are original. What are my chances of getting this into a museum? ...Read this article.
CycleLoft and Co Comment on the “Transition” at NEV
From the blog: euphoria before total implosion On: 2010-03-18 12:40:41I sort of thought that this was more a PR sheet than an explanation, but perhaps you will read it and disagree. If you take the time to follow the link, I encourage you to leave a comment. I did. ...Read this article.




