Monthly Archives: August 2010

the headline reads “Man on Scooter Killed in Crash with Car in Brighton”

though not a bicycle accident, the sad and untimely death of Andrew McAfee, age 50, an emergency-room physician and epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is a reminder that all those who use 2-wheeled transportation are vulnerable to cars. Be … Continue reading

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Comm Ave bike lanes, rough draft to final design

Holy Moley! We’ve got lanes leading from Allston! Bike lanes have been painted from Packard’s Corner to BU Bridge! Another piece of the thermoplastic puzzle is down! Fresh 5-ft wide path down the street! That means, except for a few … Continue reading

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Comm Ave to get lanes from BU Bridge to Packard’s Corner… SOON

I was riding home last night and saw the crews grinding down the arrows at Packard’s Corner. Here’s the proof: I talked with one of the supervisors. We can expect the paint to go down this week if the rain … Continue reading

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Marlene “Marly” Pineda

The biker killed Monday on Comm Ave is Marlene “Marly” Pineda. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. This is a piece from Smith College, where she is an alumna: http://www.smith.edu/news/2009-10/pineda-216.php The Smith community is mourning the sudden loss of … Continue reading

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Possible Fatal Accident at Kelton and Comm Ave

******** Edit: the BPD has reported the woman, 24, died of her injuries. http://www.bpdnews.com/2010/08/10/fatal-bicycle-accident-in-brighton/ ******** keep check on www.bostonbiker.org Shane is posting updates, with photos and witness accounts ************* I’ve been hearing reports of a bad bike accident, yesterday evening … Continue reading

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Rock Roll and Ride, this Saturday

Hi ABbikers, Looking for something to do this Saturday? Come down to Heter Park along the Charles River in North Allston, and join your fellow neighbors for FREE rental bikes, games, food, music, and fun. from 10am to 2pm, Boston … Continue reading

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