Public Works updated neighborhood residents on the status of the North End Cycle Track, part of the federally-funded bikeway under the Connect Historic Boston project. The contractor is running behind schedule, according to DPW’s Kay Barned-Smith who presented at the August 11, 2016 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). By November 2016, Read More…
Urban Cycles / AdvenTours on Atlantic Avenue had their window smashed when a test rider took a bike, caused an altercation, and then came back to throw pavers at the shop. Boston Police responded at approximately 10:30 am on Friday morning and arrested Jared Collette, 25, near City Hall Plaza, after he allegedly kicked and Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 term. The five new executives ran unopposed and were unanimously elected by voice vote on October 10, 2013 at NEWRA’s annual meeting. The 2013-14 NEWRA Executive Committee includes four new officers with President Jim Salini returning for a Read More…
I'd have more support for these lanes if I had ever see a bicyclist obey a traffic sign/rule/light…but I never have. They blow through stop signs, red lights, crosswalks…they go the wrong way down one ways…and they pay NOTHING towards any road repair or lining of the streets. Zero.
@Jimmy…I agree but …..its a done deal and it doesn't matter if we support it or not. 🙁
Unlike bike riders, when I drive, I follow the rules of the road. If a bike rider chooses not to, that's their problem. I'm not going to endanger myself, my passengers or my vehicle to look out for them.