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Imagining A More Connected Franklin Park
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 15Thursday, February 16, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Franklin Park Golf Course Function Room
@ 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester
We hope to see you there!
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Action Alert: Make Your Voice Heard At The Allston I-90 Community Meeting!
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 06From Livable Streets:
Join us in advocating for a vision of the Allston I-90 Interchange that puts the community first.
Attend tomorrow night’s community-led meeting to tell state and local officials that we need a design that prioritizes:
- Reconnecting Allston with better biking and walking infrastructure
- Transit-centered mobility through West Station and a north-south bus priority corridor
- Enhanced, accessible parkland along the Charles River
The stakes couldn’t be higher. This project has the opportunity to dramatically reshape 100+ acres of land in a critical location, create much needed green space, and make way for long-desired transit.
Will you join LivableStreets, the I-90 Task Force, and other advocates in having your voice heard?
Event details:
Allston I-90 Community-led Meeting
Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30 – 8 pm
@ Jackson-Mann Community Center
For more information, check out our project page and the People’s Pike Facebook group. MassDOT’s latest project proposal, which was presented in December, is available here.
We hope to see you there!
LivableStreets Alliance
http://www.livablestreets.
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MBTA Public Hearings Underway
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 22MBTA public hearings underway – make your voice heard!
Now is the time to show up and speak up about the proposed MBTA fare increases and potential service cuts! Public transportation goes together with cycling like peanut butter and chocolate. They are essential partners in creating a world class transportation system!
2 ways to take action today:
1. Attend an upcoming MBTA public hearing: meetings provide critical opportunities for T riders to voice their concerns about fare hikes and service cuts. Click here to view the full schedule of upcoming hearings.
2. Submit a public comment via email:
- late night service: Click here to hear more about the proposed late night service cuts and share your thoughts: latenightservice@
mbta.com
- fare hikes: Use this online tool to figure out what the change would mean for you and submit your comment here: [email protected].
- commuter rail: Learn more about the possible changes to the commuter rail schedule and how it might impact youhere and then voice your opinion here: [email protected]
- green line extension: Click here to learn more about possible cuts to this important project. Voice your support for sticking with the plan to extend the Green Line with the Community Path here: [email protected].
And don’t forget to share your comments and concerns with your elected officials as well because they will be making critical decisions in the future about the fate of public transit. Click here to find out who your representatives are and how you can reach them.
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Don’t Let The City Get Away With Half Ass’ing The Design For The New Comm. Ave.
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 06Its crazy considering how many pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport user are on Comm. Ave CONSTANTLY that the city wouldn’t spend more time trying to make it safe for all road users. Follow the links below to let the Mayor know that this project needs to be a high priority.
From Livable Streets:
Did you see the paper this weekend?
Our work together to make a #SaferCommAve for everyone made the front page of Saturday’sBoston Globe, and was featured in Boston Magazine on Monday.
This media highlights that the redesign of Comm Ave is one of the most important projects in Boston right now, because it impacts so many people who live in or travel through our city.
Yet, the City says that they can’t make any major changes to current designs for Comm Ave because they’re “busy with other projects.” This redesign is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make the street better for everyone to use. Help make sure the City makes improvements a priority.
Click here to tell Mayor Walsh that the City must prioritize making Comm Ave safer for everyone to use.
The City also claims that “we have to be careful we’re not creating a safety problem” with the Comm Ave redesign. We completely agree.That’s why we’re calling for changes like slower speeds, protected bike lanes, and wider sidewalks to keep all people safe and comfortable on the street.
Jamie
P.S. Did you already sign the postcard? Amplify your impact by sharing on Facebook and Twitter.
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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
- 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, 2021Welcome 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, 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
