Our bike lane network: A doctor’s perspective
By Joel Sawady A van hit me Nov. 12, 2020, while I was biking in a painted bike lane on Brattle Street with no physical […]
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Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance is a game changer
Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance is a concrete plan to improve bicycle safety through physical infrastructure, and improves the community outreach process by clearly defining the […]
A safe network of bike lanes is an investment for our children
The view from the back of the pack of the Peabody Elementary School and Rindge Avenue Upper School bike bus. (Photo: Katherine Beaty and Darren […]
Why council candidates should commit to a safer bike network
For several election cycles, Cambridge Bicycle Safety has encouraged City Council candidates to sign our pledge to support the buildout of a protected bike network. […]
Outdoor Dining Is Compatible with Protected Bike Lanes
The proliferation of outdoor dining in Cambridge since the pandemic has helped us pilot and re-envision how our streets can be used to expand our […]
Bluebikes: a transformative investment
In May 2023, the Bluebikes system hit 20 million rides, with more than half those trips in the last 5 years, a milestone that shows […]
The experts were right: Cambridge roads are getting safer
In the spring of 2023, the Federal Highway Administration published a brief looking at data from Cambridge and 4 other cities. The conclusion: separated bicycle […]
The 2020 Cycling Safety Ordinance: 8 years in the making
In 2020 the City Council passed the Cycling Safety Ordinance timeline, requiring the city to build a network of protected bicycle lanes over the course […]
Why biking can’t just happen on side streets
A common question about protected bicycle lanes is why they need to be added on major streets like Mass Ave. Why not direct people on […]
Week of Sept 19: Garden St, Holland St, and family cargo bikes
Tuesday Sept 20, 6PM, Garden St. online meeting The city will be holding an online meeting to discuss their final Garden St. protected bike lane […]