The second phase of the Healthy Streets Program, an initiative to support a safe reopening and equitable recovery from COVID-19, includes new, permanent bus priority lanes and connected bike lanes to provide safe access to jobs and open spaces. Bike Routes In late July, the City created “pop-up” bike lanes on many streets in the Read More…
As part of the City’s reopening process during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Walsh has announced a new “healthy streets” program that will reimagine streets to support businesses and restaurants, provide additional space for residents using public transportation, and accelerate the installation of bike lanes. The series of changes to Boston’s streets builds on Mayor Walsh’s Read More…
Boston residents packed the room to learn more about the plans for the Northern Ave bridge. It was standing room only for late comers for a meeting about the design aspects of the bridge and how wide the bridge should be. Built in 1908, today’s Northern Avenue Bridge was in service for over a century, Read More…
In news that won’t surprise most, North Washington Street is the most congested street in the City of Boston. The city rates rush-hour traffic, shown here in this Boston Herald list. North Washington Street rates #1 in traffic congestion from Cross Street to Causeway Street but is far from the only gridlocked street in downtown Read More…
A question for the ages modern times … Why did the turkeys cross the cycle track bike lanes? To see if they’re on the menu at the il Molo restaurant. Top photo by Dan Flaherty and second photo by Jay Borden. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our 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…
Forced detour from the cycle-track yesterday in front of Lincoln Wharf. Just another example of why we need loading zones, not tour bus parking, along Commercial Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or Read More…
For anyone who has tried to drive or walk on Commercial St. /Atlantic Ave. recently, you’ll appreciate the fact that it’s become an obstacle course. Some misguided individuals have decided to place “bump-outs” every so often, narrow the roadway by removing a lane and create bike lanes. This has to be one of the most Read More…
On Thursday, June 15th, 2017, the City of Boston hosted a Construction Update Meeting in the gym of the Nazzaro Center. Though information on several different departments and projects were available to the people of the North End, it was a rather low turn out (perhaps because of this). In a series of posts, we 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…
Now entering its third summer of construction, the North End cycle track continues to generate tremendous controversy among residents as it nears completion on Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue. Locals cite increasing public safety concerns due to poor planning along with faulty design and execution. City officials have said they will not do any immediate rework other than to add new signs and increase enforcement. Read More…
One of the longest, widest stretches of brick sidewalks in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood will disappear this Spring to make way for dedicated bike lanes, called cycle tracks. The area from Eastern Ave (Lewis Wharf) to Commercial Wharf will be replaced with concrete sidewalks, not brick, on the waterside of the street, according Read More…