So far this year, the city has recorded 55 crashes and no fatalities. Last year, the city reported 242 bicycle crashes, including one fatality, on city-owned roads. Thompson and former Massachusetts Assistant Secretary of Transportation Chris Dempsey are pushing for more investment in bike infrastructure to make cyclists feel safer on Boston roads. They ranged from 'younger folks, older folks, people in spandex, people dressed for work, the whole gambit of folks,' said Stacey Thompson, executive director of the nonprofit LivableStreets. On a recent morning, dozens of people zoomed through the city's bike paths. “It’s also a sort of exercise, and that’s an added benefit.” “You don’t have to wait for unreliable transit, it’s fast and moderately less stressful than driving,” Reid said. The expansion was welcome news to South Boston resident Braden Reid, who said biking is her preferred way to get around.

Last year, Mayor Michelle Wu’s office announced plans to expand the bike network by 9.4 miles and connect key bike lanes. “I think makes me a better biker, I’m very vigilant and I always give myself extra time, so I’m not making any rash decisions,” Lou said.Īfter 15 years cycling through Boston, Lou said being on a bike gives her “the ultimate sense of freedom and joy.”īoston has a bike network that includes 59 miles of off-street paths and 17.5 miles of separated bike lanes. Traducido en español por El Planeta, Boston's Latino daily.īack Bay resident Angela Lou said she doesn’t “feel safe” on Boston roads, but she sees that as a good thing. They invited cyclists to City Hall Plaza last week for free bike checks and breakfast. The national nonprofit League of American Bicyclists ranked Massachusetts the most bicycle friendly state in the nation last year.īoston officials are hoping to encourage at least 8% of commuters to bike to work by 2030. May is Bay State Bike Month, a time when cyclists across the commonwealth can share their passion for their favorite way of getting around. A mother unlocks her son's bicycle before heading home for the day.

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