The Latest From BostonBiker.org

News, Events, Updates


City of Boston FY14 Budget: Cycling Infrastructure Funding

Written by Boston Biker on Jul 16

Got this in the email a while ago, haven’t gotten around to posting it. Seems like great news that funding for bike infrastructure is safe and sound in the city budget.
————–

The City Council passed the FY14 Budget with a unanimous 13-0 vote. Here is a statement from the Councilor:

Creating reliable and affordable transit options for Boston’s residents improves the vitality of our City. In an effort to accelerate our infrastructure improvements and to promote public safety, I fought for increased investment in bicycling infrastructure. I am pleased to report that the final FY14 budget includes much-needed design funding for a cycle track on Malcolm X Blvd and discretionary capital funding for a cycle track around the Public Garden. Funding was also earmarked for new bike lanes throughout the City.

Also, in case you missed it – as a direct result of my hearing on the fatal crashes last fall, the City released a comprehensive report on cyclist safety in May 2013. To view the report, click here (pdf).

For more information, or to share your ideas on improving our City’s cycling infrastructure, please contact James Sutherland at 617-635-4217 or email [email protected].


submit City of Boston FY14 Budget: Cycling Infrastructure Funding to reddit.com Add to Reddit.

Tags: , ,
Posted in infrastructure | Comments Off on City of Boston FY14 Budget: Cycling Infrastructure Funding

The Word On The Street

  • RSS Here is what people are saying

    • Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023
      TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →
      jsallen
    • Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023
      TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →
      jsallen
    • It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022
      ... Continue reading →
      commonwheels
    • It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022
      ... Continue reading →
      commonwheels
    • Hello world! June 9, 2021
      Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Continue reading →
      thecommunityspoke
    • Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021
      Made these lovely RTJ fist and gun pin set. Hand carved in wax, and then cast in lead free pewter.  Because these are made by hand you can do fun things like add an extra small pin so that they sit just so (also means they have “customized” brass back plates to accommodate the extra […]
      Boston Biker
    • My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021
      One of my customers sent me this amazing picture of my feather badge installed on their (awesome!) bike.   Check out Manofmultnomah (here and here), apparently Chris King took some interest in it as well.  Want one of your own?  Buy it here, or here... Continue reading →
      Boston Biker
    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg
    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg
    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg