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The Dutch Are Developing External Air Bags To Protect Cyclists And Pedestrians
Written by Boston Biker on Nov 12Love it, all cars should have something like this.
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- Cyclist Struck And Killed At Beacon and Charlesgate May 20, 2013Tweet (via) Apparently she was struck by a dump truck. This afternoon, MIT visiting scientist Dr. Kanako Miura, 36, died in a bicycle accident in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Miura was a native of Japan and had been at MIT … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- Cyclist Struck And Killed At Beacon and Charlesgate May 20, 2013Tweet (via) Apparently she was struck by a dump truck. This afternoon, MIT visiting scientist Dr. Kanako Miura, 36, died in a bicycle accident in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Miura was a native of Japan and had been at MIT … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- Cyclist Struck And Killed At Beacon and Charlesgate May 20, 2013Tweet (via) Apparently she was struck by a dump truck. This afternoon, MIT visiting scientist Dr. Kanako Miura, 36, died in a bicycle accident in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Miura was a native of Japan and had been at MIT … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- Tour De Southie May 18, 2013TweetThe South Boston bike scene is heating up, check out this awesome upcoming event: Join us for a casual bicycle ride around the neighborhood. Nicole Freedman, Director of Boston Bikes, will be our special guest for the ride. Nicole … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- City Releases Crash Statistics: Mayor Proposes Mandatory Helmet Law May 17, 2013TweetAs a follow-up to City Councilor Ayanna Pressley’s hearing in December 2012, the City of Boston’s Crash Data Report has finally come out. You can find the report at the following URL: http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/uploads/16776_49_15_27.pdf. highlights include this lovely opening from the … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- MassDOT Wants To Do To McGrath What They Are Going To Do To Forest Hills May 17, 2013TweetFrom here: MassDOT has recommended that the McCarthy Overpass portion of McGrath Highway be grounded and the roadway developed into a Boulevard that reconnects East Somerville, Union Square and Brickbottom. Project managers released the recommendation during a May 15 public … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- The Best Kind Of Traffic May 16, 2013Tweet I was a bit harsh on the Cyclist for loosing this years Rush Hour race, but he seems to have done pretty well considering. I have done a lot of urban races, and I can say that following all … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
- The Timing Of Favorable Bike Riding Reporting May 16, 2013TweetNational Bike Month is rolling along unimpeded. Thanks to the League of American Bicyclists, the month of May has been set aside as a time for celebrating all things bicycle. As if that weren’t enough, here in Massachusetts, we designated … Continue reading → […]IsolateCyclist
- In the news: Biking Up, Motoring Down May 15, 2013TweetA report from US PIRG notes that driving in the US is in decline: The New York Times how this decline is affecting Charlotte, NC. Closer to home, WBUR looks into motoring on the wane in Boston. StreetsBlog asks why road … Continue reading → […]bikecommuter
- Police Give Out Hundreds Of Free Helmets And Lights May 15, 2013TweetAwesome! ——- Police officials from BU, Boston, and Brookline are teaming up this week to give away hundreds of free helmets to cyclists riding in the Commonwealth Avenue area, to prevent accidents and spread awareness about biking safety. Boston University … Continue reading → […]Boston Biker
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