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DotBike September Update
Written by Boston Biker on Sep 08DotBike has been busy!
From the email:
Dear Dot Bikers,
As we move from sweaty- to sweater-weather biking I hope you’re enjoying your riding! Thanks to many of you who have joined us for #DorchestertoDowntown Bike Friday group commutes and our new ongoing Bike Repair Saturdays at home.stead cafe.
There were several key legislative wins for biking in MA this session, including the bill which will allow Boston to drop from 30 to 25 mph in thickly settled areas. Read more at MassBike.
Help us build our local bike community via social media– follow DotBike on Facebook and Twitter (@BikeDorchester)!
7 ways to get involved in your bike community this month:
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES
SEPT (date TBA) – Morrisey Blvd Redesign for Reconstruction
From DCR’s website: “At a public meeting anticipated to be held in September 2016, DCR will present an introduction to, and obtain feedback on, conceptual designs focused on reconfiguration of roadway lanes, intersections, crosswalks, and adjoining sidewalks and paths used by pedestrians and bicycles. DCR aims to present final design plans in December 2016, and construction is pending the availability of funding.”
SEPT 27 – Vision Zero Boston: Neighborhood Slow Streets TNT Community Meeting
@ Prayer Tower Apostolic Church | 151 Norfolk St, Dorchester, 6:30pm
Join the Boston Transportation Department project team to learn about the proposed transportation safety project for the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle neighborhood and give us your feedback.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 15 – Dorchester Bike + Brew Festival
@ Ashmont/Peabody Square, 5-8PM
Join Greater Ashmont Main Street, DotBike, Boston Cyclists’ Union and MassBike for this family friendly community festival showcasing the growing cycling community in Dorchester and the burgeoning Boston brewery scene, along with food trucks, live music, DIY bike repair presentations, giveaways, etc.
SEPT 17 – Bike Repair Saturdays
@home.stead cafe, 10-12pm
Need help fixing a flat? Can’t figure out where that squeaking noise is coming from? Starting this September, volunteers from DotBike will be available for simple bike repairs in front of home.stead café.
We intend to make this a recurring event every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, weather permitting (above 50 F, and no rain). Due to our limited tools and tubes we will only be able to perform small repairs. If you are willing to participate, work on your own bike, and share your knowledge with others, even better!
SEPT 20 – DotBike General Meeting
@ Codman Academy, 6:30-8pm
All are welcome! We meet bi-monthly at Codman Academy Black Box Theater in Codman Square (14 Epping St.) from 6:30-8:00pm. Contact: [email protected].
SEPT 23 – #DorchestertoDowntown Bike Friday Group Commute
@Ashmont Cycles, 7:15am
Convoy will meet at 7:15am (7:20am departure) in front of Ashmont Cycles and ride down Dorchester Ave picking people up along the way. We will have a brief stop at home.stead cafe for coffee and pastries. We will then continue downtown with other Dorchester residents and meet up with other city cyclists at City Hall. RSVP to Bryan ([email protected]).
SEPT 24 – Inter-neighborhood Ride Series: DORCHESTER
@ home.stead cafe, 11am
Join DotBike for the 3rd installment of the Inter-neighborhood Ride Series! “Dorchester Heights and Highlights” – a little history, a little hill-climbing, but plenty of good views and good company! Play “Dot Bingo” as you ride and you could win a gift certificate to the delicious home.stead cafe! Ride starts and finishes in Fields Corner @ home.stead café (1448 Dorchester Ave).
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GET INVOLVED!
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Seeking volunteers to help with set-up (Thurs. Sept 15th, 3-5pm) at the Bike + Brew Festival: Love beer, bikes, and your community? Many hands will make light work to set up for this fun, local event! Attend this pre-event meeting on Sept. 8th or contact Jenn Cartee at [email protected].
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Seeking volunteers for Bike Repair Saturdays (10-12pm) @ home.stead cafe: Hang out and chat with neighbors about DotBike or get your hands dirty doing simple bike repairs! Free treats for volunteers! Contact Vivian Girard: [email protected].
Join us for our next general meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Black Box Theater @ Codman Academy (14 Epping Street).
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DotBike Meeting Oct 22nd!
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 20DotBike is awesome! If you live in Dorchester and want to make it better for cycling check them out!
From DotBike:
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- CTPS bike/walkability study of several Fairmount Line Station areas
- DotBike Board formation
- Local project updates
- 2015, A Lost Year? A discussion/speculation on why almost no infrastructure improvements for biking were made this year in Boston (not even repainting the bike lanes that faded/were plowed off last winter)
- Advocacy Strategy Session. (Action item for #4)
- Drink a beer or two, or maybe three.
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Help DotBike Count Bikes!
Written by Boston Biker on Sep 25Got this from DotBike, if you have some time and live in Dorchester give it a read!
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Hi DotBikers!
Great news, Dorchester is on the map! Please help keep us there! Dorchester has been included in the annual bike counts organized by BostonBikes. However, we need volunteers to do the actual counting.
Counts need to be completed on any weekday between today and Oct 3. Morning shifts are from 7 am – 9 am and evening shifts are from 4 pm – 6 pm. Basically, you just pick a shift and location and then do the count on a day of your choice.
If you are able to volunteer please check this map of locations (http://bit.ly/1tVNSjh), and then e-mail Najah Shakir: [email protected] your preferred locations and shifts. Volunteers are needed for all locations marked with green. Please click on individual markers to see which shifts are available.
The locations are:
1) Dot Ave and Freeport St
2) Dot Ave and Columbia Rd
3) Blue Hill Ave at Glenway
4) Codman Sq.
5) Four Corners
This is really, really important. We need to provide the data to show that yes, people do bike in Dorchester and also that our numbers are growing! If we can’t get bike count data, we risk slipping back into obscurity.
Please email Najah with your preferred shift and location.
See you on the street!
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Dorchester Bike Fest!
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 22
Only a couple days away! Be there! April 26th!
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Help DotBike Count Bikes In Dorchester!
Written by Boston Biker on Sep 25From Dotbike:
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- The intersection of Bowdoin and Geneva
- Glover’s Corner – the intersection of Hancock, Freeport and Dorchester Ave.
- Codman Square – the intersection of Washington, Talbot, and Norfolk
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
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- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe 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
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- My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021One 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, 2020TweetSometimes, 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, 2020TweetSometimes, 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, 2020TweetSometimes, 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
