BostonCyclistsUnion

Organizing for people-first streets and a connected, protected, equitable bike network across metro Boston. DMs open!

[BostonCyclistsUnion @bostonbikeunion]

We haven't posted on here in a long time and would like to keep it that way, given what Twitter has become.

We're still very active on Instagram and we're on Bluesky now! Follow us there!

[LivableStreets @StreetsBoston]

Our hearts are with the victim and his loved ones. #VisionZero 💛

Tonight, there will be a vigil for Glenn at 5:30pm at the intersection of Tower Street and Hyde Park Ave near Forest Hills Station. Learn more: https://t.co/r22k5bH89C

[JP Progressives @jpprogressives]

Join @bostonbikeunion tomorrow or next week for a Bike Train during the Orange Line shutdown! RSVP at https://t.co/aCAKZbv33x

[LivableStreets @StreetsBoston]

Our hearts are with the victim and his loved ones. #VisionZero 💛 We’ve heard a ghost bike will likely be placed in John’s honor sometime this week.

https://t.co/wkMrI9iZ9R

[Corey @cdinopoulos]

A perfect day to enjoy a ride on Boylston’s new bike lanes! 🚲

[Bike To The Sea, Inc. @BikeToTheSea]

Look at all of the Greater Boston cycling commuters riding into City Hall Plaza at the Bike to Work Day Festival!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the festival a success! We were delighted to attend & let folks know about B2C & the NST!
#biketoworkday2024 #biketoworkweek

[Corey @cdinopoulos]

To all of my friends and neighbors who support designing safe streets for all road users, please attend Apr 10th, 6:30pm @ Condon School to share your feedback with @EdforBoston! cc @StreetsBoston @bostonbikeunion

[SouthieBikes @SouthieBikes]

Friends, please attend tomorrow night Apr 10 @ 6:30pm at Condon School to share your voice around designing safe streets for ALL users of the road. cc @bostonbikeunion 🚲🚲🚲

[LivableStreets @StreetsBoston]

A pedestrian is suffering from life-threatening injuries after the driver of a truck struck them at the Atlantic Ave/Essex St intersection in downtown Boston this morning.

We’re keeping the victim + their loved ones in our thoughts and hoping for a quick recovery 💛 #VisionZero

[BostonCyclistsUnion @bostonbikeunion]

We'll be starting at The Grove in Lower Allston so folks can get their bikes back in working order, then we'll take the streets and end up at BU Cycle Kitchen for some post-ride treats!

RSVP link here (with free Bluebikes codes available!) https://t.co/ToIgMoibpl

[BostonCyclistsUnion @bostonbikeunion]

Bringing In Spring is back!

Forecasts are showing that spring is on it's way next week, so come join us, @commonwheels and BU Cycle Kitchen on a chill 4 mile ride through Allston and Brighton!

📆 Saturday April 13th
🕓 Meet at 3:30PM, Leave at 4:00PM
📍 The Grove in Allston

[LivableStreets @StreetsBoston]

We are deeply saddened to hear that a 57-year-old man using a wheelchair was fatally struck by the driver of a cement truck yesterday in Boston.

Our streets should be safe for everyone. #VisionZero 💛

[LivableStreets @StreetsBoston]

We are devastated to hear that a 4-year-old girl was fatally struck by the driver of a pickup truck in Fort Point yesterday. Children deserve to be safe on our streets. #VisionZero

[dashcam.bike :: the all-in-one camera & editor @DashcamBike]

We want to congratulate @bostonbikeunion and Boston residents on becoming our next 311-Enabled city!

Happy #National311Day, Boston!

[BostonCyclistsUnion @bostonbikeunion]

@neilstottler @thebostonlol @BostonBikeData We love to hear this!

[Gideon Weissman @gweissman]

Cool chart showing how a separated bike lane increased bike ridership even in winter weather. Fear of cars is a bigger barrier to biking than fear of cold hands...

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Bicycle Use Soars Following Installation Of Separated Bike Lanes

"Within just 4 months of the project’s completion, bike mode share on residential streets within a half-mile radius increased by 300%, with bike volumes soaring by over 500%."

📍Cambridge
https://t.co/dhvAClwPN7

[AASHTO @aashtospeaks]

According to a @bostonbikeunion study #bicyclist ridership increased after a Massachusetts city added fully-separated #bike lanes to a half-mile section of #road.

AASHTO DTU: https://t.co/WIPElGQwW4

https://t.co/6C4nqIHsqp