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Moving Together Conference 2008
Written by Boston Biker on Jun 30Save The Date…
October 14, 2008
Courtyard by Marriott Tremont Hotel
275 Tremont St
Boston, MA
Moving Together 2008. Bicycling and walking are becoming increasingly visible and important across the country as well as across the Commonwealth. The invited keynote speaker, Gabe Rousseau, Ph.D, National Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager for the Federal Highway Administration, will provide his timely perspective on current initiatives and trends. Based in Washington DC, Rousseau draws upon his extensive experience with the Federal government as well as work with the States. Moving Together’s workshops and exhibits feature up-to-date information that help you to improve bicycling and walking conditions locally, regionally and statewide.
The $40 conference registration fee includes a continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch, and conference materials. For registration information contact: Baystate Roads Program, tel: (413) 545-2604, or register on-line. Please note that registration is limited, so register early to secure your place.
More info here.
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Crazy Pedestrians Make You Want To Scream!
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 18
We all know that pedestrians like to just walk out into the middle of the street without a care in the world.
Over at bostonfixed (which you should for sure check out if you like fixed gear stuff and live in Boston) they have a great thread about what you scream when pedestrians jump out in front of you. Here is a selection of some of the better ones.
“hut”
“whoooop whooop”
“yo”
“heads up”
“no brakes”
“fuuuuuuuuuuck”
“Usually I yell a stream of obscenities. I have riding Tourette’s.”
“Bitch please”
“CHECK YO’SELF BEFORE I WRECK YO’SELF!”
“Oi!”
“Really, just yell insane shit. Pretend like you’re a little, hairless sasquatch.”
“OYYYYYYYY” or “EHHHHHH”
“PLEASE DON”T CROSS RIGHT NOW THANK YOU”
“Watchoutwatchoutwatchoutwatchoutwatchoutwatchout”
“Heyheyheyheyheyheyheyhey.”
“SHARK!”
“Hot Soup!”
YO!, HEY!, or SHITFACE!
“Mother-Bitches!”
“Ki ki ki”
“Yip Yip!”
“MEAT SLED!”
I tend to go for eye contact, predictability, and in many cases I simply stop and let them pass even if they are j-walking.
So what do you yell if you yell anything?
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
- 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
- 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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- Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021Made 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, 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
