Category Archives: advocacy

ANYONE AT BLOCK BETWEEN LANDRY’S & FORMER SKI MARKET AT ~ 11AM ON 10-15-10? IF YOU WITNESSED THIS ACCIDENT, PLEASE HELP!

Posted on October 16, 2010 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

A young male Hispanic cyclist was injured at ~11am on Comm. Ave. this morning on the inbound side about a half of a block after Landry’s in a collision with a white car driven by an older white gentlemen. I … Continue reading →

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Comm Ave bike lanes, rough draft to final design

Posted on August 19, 2010 by gmook

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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BU bridge – DCR’s current plans

Posted on January 29, 2009 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

see http://www.mass.gov/dcr/projects/pdf/BU%20Craigie%20Follow%20Up.pdf for DCR’s presentation about it’s current plans for the bridge renovations/rehab.

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advocacy update from MassBike

Posted on January 26, 2009 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

excerpts of interest to A-Bbikerz from MassBike’s latest quick release: New MA Bike Law Now that the Bicyclist Safety Bill is law, the next step is to get the word out to as many people as possible. So we’ve released … Continue reading →

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Boston Bikes Update Report

Posted on January 26, 2009 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Learn more about Mayor Menino’s bike initiatives and what’s in store for 2009!   Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall Email: nicole.freedman.bra@cityofboston.gov   Mayor Menino kicked off Boston Bikes a … Continue reading →

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BU Bridge update

Posted on October 23, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

From Chris Porter of MassBike Metro Boston: Thanks to those of you who attended the BU Bridge hearing last Thursday.  There was a great crowd of bicyclists there, including some MassBikers.  Also, we heard some very heartening news from the … Continue reading →

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Earn-a-bike instructor training (FREE) for A-BbikesKIDZ!

Posted on October 21, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

We’re planning to start an A-B based Earn a Bike program, and Bikes not Bombs offered 5 spots in their upcoming training course for A-BbikesKIDZ (future) instructors. Two A-Bbikers have already signed up… there are 3 spots left so don’t … Continue reading →

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BU Bridge Rehab Meeting 10/16 6-8pm @ BU CGS

Posted on October 9, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

DCR is planning to reconstruct the bridge as-is. This is your chance to advocate for improvements to the bridge such as bike lanes and better bike/pedestrian crossings at the Cambridge and Boston ends! Boston University Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Public … Continue reading →

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Cyclesnack’s info on bailout bill and cycling benefit

Posted on October 7, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

at http://www.cyclesnack.com/2008/10/section-211-of-bail-out-bill-as-it.html

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