Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG

Wakefield can be a vibrant and safe town for all who walk, roll, bike, run, and drive for transport, sport and fun. Join Us!

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Support the 2nd annual @PanMass Wakefield Lynnfield Kids Ride on Sun Sept 14. Ride, Fundraise, Donate or Voluteer. Learn more here. https://t.co/rchIPr7aH1

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Action Alert: Traffic Advisory will discuss Miriam St. Traffic Calming request on Friday at 830am. This will be one of the first applications under the new policy passed in 2021. Details https://t.co/Ab38xAUGGI

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Hope to see some the heartier Wakefield winter rollers at this event!

[Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee @MelrosePedBike]

What's the difference between biking in the winter and biking in the summer? It's WHAT YOU'RE WEARING! Check out this great winter gear swap hosted by our friends at The Ride Cafe! https://t.co/Fp6EaU2E3l

[MassDOT Safety @MassDOTSafety]

If you drive, remember that a new vulnerable road user law has been in effect in #MA since this April.

When passing a cyclist, pedestrian, or any vulnerable road user, keep a safe distance of at least 𝟰 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 and maintain a reasonable speed. 🚴🏇👨‍🦽🛹🛼🛵🚜

#SafePassingLaw

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Wakefield Safe Streets meets this Wed 29th at Americal Civic Center 7pm. Learn how you can help advance the Bike/Ped Plan & build community support for safer streets from Guest Speaker @JonahJonahc #BikeWakefield #WalkWakefield. https://t.co/cy5AgO3HdM

[Bike To The Sea, Inc. @BikeToTheSea]

We have decided to postpone our annual Fall Colors Ride to Sunday, November 5th due to inclement weather. We will see you all then!

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

The Open Streets Lake Q event tomorrow is canceled due to weather concerns. However, we still encourage you to support this co-event organized by local students in support of their friend Leah and every child with cancer. 💞🧠🩺

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

How about going to the Farmers Market by bike? Best parking in town at the Bike Valet!

[MassBike @MassBike]

With the long weekend coming up, we're challenging you to go somewhere new by bike!

Jes had been meaning to check out @thetrustees Dinosaur Footprints. So, after a quick ABC bike check, she took a ride from Northampton to Holyoke.

Where will your bike take you this weekend?

[Bike To The Sea, Inc. @BikeToTheSea]

Join us for a ride to the Museum of Science on Sat. Sept. 30th at 10am starting at the Bike Kitchen in Malden! Click on the link for more information. https://t.co/GfMHWyCbx3

#museumofscience #biketothesea #grouprides #familyevents #cyclingcommunity #celebratingcommunity

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Wakefield Farmers Market & Fenway Park - two community institutions with Bike Valet!

[Jacob Wessel @jkwessel]

Spent a lot of time at @fenwaypark this weekend and I’ve got to say the free valet parking for bikes is a pretty awesome ballpark amenity

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

A reminder that the Safe Streets Working Group meets tonight at the Americal Civic Center at 6:30 pm to talk open streets, bike/ped plan, back-to-school safety, and upcoming events. Join us. More info here: https://t.co/cy5AgO39oe

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

The Bike valet at farmers market is closing now. Sorry for any inconvenience. bike racks are available near Vets field by public kiosk.

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

If anyone is available to work the Bike Valet today from 11-1 at Farmers Market, please message us.

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

We invite anyone interested in getting involved with efforts to improve the safety of Wakefield streets for walkers and bikers (and rollers and runners) to our upcoming Planning Meeting, next Wed 8/23 at 6:30pm at Americal Civic Center. More at https://t.co/cy5AgO39oe

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Truth!

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

Safer streets are not a technical challenge.
They are a political one!

(GIF by @NACTO)

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

This is an important part of the regional bike network. Please attend the meeting in Lynn tomorrow at 5pm to show your support. More at: https://t.co/bR6F8gbJLb

[Bike To The Sea, Inc. @BikeToTheSea]

Action Alert! Your attendance in Lynn is needed tomorrow evening! OR Please write to the Councilor-At-Large in support of the Northern Strand Trail Extension Project! - https://t.co/lYjtVlqAdo...
#northernstrandtrail #biketothesea #lynnma #greenways #gatewaycities #supportbiking

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Lace-up or inflate those tires. Wakefield is hosting another Safe Streets Sunday this Sun 8/6 from 12 - 4 around LakeQ. It was great fun last year and we're ready to do it again!

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

What do you think about a Department of Sidewalks? "Local departments of sidewalks would shift power and financial costs away from adjacent property owners, restoring efficient, equitable, and accountable maintenance." A thought-provoking article by @Slate https://t.co/oaqGqW8i6Q

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

Bike Valet is open! First Market Saturday with no rain in sight! Bike or roll to the Farmers Market and park for free at the Bike Valet station. Best parking in town! 🚲

[Safe Streets Working Group Wakefield - SSWG @SafeWakefield]

First Farmers Market of the year is now on and we are here parking bikes for free. Drop by the Bike Valet to say hi. If you do drive, please do not block sidewalks when parking.