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Friends Of The Community Path Meeting
Written by Boston Biker on Jan 10Got this in the email, if you are interested in extending the bike path to the river stop in and say hi.
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Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Community Path – Thursday, Jan. 13
Please join us in our efforts to extend the Community Path to the Charles
River!
Thursday January 13, 2011 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
259 Lowell St., 3rd Floor Community Room
Somerville, MA 02144
Please:
* Bring your calendar.
* Pass this announcement on if you can
* RSVP via email or on Facebook if possible (see below)
* Read our Minutes, so you’ll know the scoop! Minutes are on this page:
http://pathfriends.org/scp/meetings.html
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Lynn Weissman
Friends of the Community Path
http://www.pathfriends.org/scp/
(617) 776 7769
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The mission of the Friends of the Community Path
is to extend the Minuteman Bikeway to Boston.
“To Lechmere… and Beyond!!”
Website:
http://pathfriends.org/
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Neponset River Trail Extensions Site Walks
Written by Boston Biker on Jul 16For those with a stake in the southern extension of the Neponset Greenway from Central Ave. to Mattapan Square the DCR is holding site walks of the proposed route options later this month. Here is the info on these events and anyone is invited. It will be important to have input from Dorchester, Mattapan and other cyclists so attend if you can.
Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts
SITE WALKS -NEPONSET RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION
Thursday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
North of the River Tour
Meet at Foley Senior Residences, 249 River Street, Mattapan, at the parking lot to the right of the entrance drive.
Monday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
South of the River Tour
Meet at Riverway Plaza, 90 River St., Mattapan, at the parking lot off Central Ave., next to the entrance of Rite Aid Pharmacy.
At the site walks, DCR will discuss, respond to questions, and solicit public input on optional routes for a multi-use pathway connection between the Lower Neponset River Trail and the Neponset Esplanade, between Central Avenue in Milton and Blue Hill Avenue in Boston. If you have questions about the site walks, please call 617-626-4974 or email [email protected].
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Boston Retro Wheelmen Meeting And Workshop
Written by Boston Biker on Jun 19Sunday June 20th the Boston Retro Wheelmen are going to be having a sweet ride and wheel truing workshop, check out the details here!
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Big Bike Lane Meeting In JP!
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 13Got this in the email today.
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Centre/South Streetscape and Transportation Action Plan
CAC Meeting # 7
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Agassiz School cafeteria
20 Child Street
*6pm to 8:00pm*
DRAFT AGENDA
Welcome and Schedule Overview 10 min.
Bicycle Facility Opportunities 60 min.
* “State of the Art Practices”
* Local opportunities
Concept Design Areas 40 min.
Monument Square
Stop & Shop/Mozart Park section
Public Comment
Next Steps 10 min.
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A-Bbikes Meeting Tonight
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 28Got this in my email, thought I would pass it along, if you live in the Allston Brighton area you should check it out.
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We’re meeting Tuesday, 4/28/09 at 7pm at Herrell’s Cafe. The recent weather’s been getting lots more folks out on bikes, and those of us who ride tomorrow may NEED a cold treat instead of coffee! Please join us to connect, brainstorm, and learn about various A-Bbikes and related projects and updates in person. For those unable to attend, please feel free to contact us by e-mail to learn more about how to get involved.
A-Bbikes
[email protected]
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
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- 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