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Transportation

Bike Lane Changes on Commercial Street Causing Traffic Congestion

Posted on Author Matt Conti

This came in from the neighborhood bat line: “Matt, why is no one talking about the unbelievable traffic congestion on Commercial Street since they changed the lanes (removing a vehicle lane to make room for bike lanes)?” Ok, we’ll start. It’s true, driving on Commercial Street from Battery St. to Cross St./Atlantic Ave., less than Read More…
Community Real Estate Transportation

NEWRA Sends HazMat Letter, Hears About Bike Lanes & Zoning for Tecce’s Building

Posted on Author Matt Conti

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took up three community issues at its July 14, 2011 meeting. Zoning Variance – 55-57 N. Washington St., Michelle Holdings, LLC Letter on Hazardous Cargo Truck Route Change Boston Bikes Program – North End/Waterfront Bike Lane Proposal A summary of each item follows: Zoning Variance – 55-57 Read More…
Health & Environment Transportation

Proposed Cycle Track to Bring Bike Lanes up to Sidewalk Level in North End / Waterfront [Video]

Posted on Author Matt Conti

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHD36okjjuw] The North End “cycle track” proposal was presented this week to move the current bike lanes along Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue off the road and elevate them to be flush with the pedestrian sidewalks.  The existing bike lanes will be removed and replaced with a 10-foot wide, 2-way colored pathway along the Read More…