Things to know for Thursday! Fire Escape Architecture? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSMp8i9BCIt/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en Notable news found elsewhere: Greater Boston population growth cooling The growing population within Boston has leveled off when compared to the staggering growth seen over the past few years. With housing costs that are among the highest in the country is hindering growth, The Boston Globe has more on the Read More…
Mayor Walsh has proposed a $5 million annual increase in Boston transportation spending, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian paths, intersection redesigns, and traffic signal advancements. This proposal will be largely funded through a set of parking fine increases, with some doubling or more. This includes higher fees charged for a non-resident parking in a Read More…
The list of mistakes on the North End cycle track continues to grow. Paul Foster shares this photo of a recently installed sign for cyclists. The sign contains several obvious errors. Placed on the northbound side of Commercial Street, the sign incorrectly sends cyclists to North Station by going over the N. Washington Street 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.