Should new bike lanes be added to Massachusetts Avenue? The question has sparked a heated debate, as many fear that the precious few parking spaces that exist along the road will evaporate if we prioritize pedalcyclists. But bike safety advocates say it’s simple: “Save Lives, Not Parking.” Massachusetts Avenue has…
May is National Bike Month, and whether you bike to work or school or just for fun, you deserve to be safe. Bike lanes are one of the best roadway features we have to ensure that. There has been some debate nationally about whether bicycle lanes are worth the time and…
The City of Boston has announced it will dedicate nearly $10 million over the course of three years – starting in fiscal year 2017 – to improving the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Whereas the Boston Vision Zero initiative had originally been allocated $500,000 annually in funding, city council recently…
Boston bicyclists band together. We are all part of the same family, and it’s imperative that we support one another, especially when it comes to cycling safety. It is in this spirit that our Boston bike injury lawyers urge Massachusetts cyclists to contact their state representatives for urgent requests to…
Boston has a long history of bicycle-friendly initiatives and for years has encouraged residents to take up riding as a way to cut down on pollution, overcrowded roads and personal health issues. But now, Boston and many other cities across the U.S. are targeting tourists to get into the cycling groove.…
Just the thought of spring makes winter-weary Bostonians itch to get back on their bikes. All but the most dedicated cyclists are forced to halt or significantly curb their riding during the colder months in Massachusetts. From November to March, roads and bike paths are caked with alternating layers of snow, slush, ice and gravely salt…
Many in Boston have dedicated themselves to a healthier lifestyle in 2016, and for some, that means participating in a cycling routine. That can involve commuting to work by bike at least a few days a week or it can mean simply taking one out for recreation on the weekends. Boston bicycle…