The City of Boston invites you to join Mayor Walsh on Thursday, May 23 to celebrate the completion of Connect Historic Boston. Connect Historic Boston includes the new green bike trail along Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street in the North End, expanded sidewalks along the Blackstone Block, and safety improvements on Joy Street and Constitution Read More…
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Reader Poll: Are You Happy with the Connect Historic Boston Network?
The City of Boston will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 23 to celebrate the completion of Connect Historic Boston. This three-year project was made up of several parts: Expanded sidewalks in the Blackstone Block. Construction of the green, separated Connect Historic Bike Trail along Staniford Street, Causeway Street, Commercial Street, and Atlantic Read More…
Bike the Cycle Track with Boston Bikes!
Join the Boston Bikes team for a Connect Historic Boston (CHB) bike ride along the city’s cycle track on Friday, June 22. The ride will begin at 5:30 p.m. at South Station. From there, spend an hour biking along the cycle track, stopping along the way to learn about the CHB project. The ride will Read More…
Connect Historic Boston Bike Trail Video Highlights North End Cycle Track
Streetfilms recently created a video of the Connect Historic Boston Bike Trail that highlights the cycle track along Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street in the North End. In the video, Boston’s Active Transportation Director Stefanie Seskin explains features of the track such as the green paint to highlight intersections, raised entryways where cars cross over Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Return of the Benches
As the North End cycle track project (finally) comes to a conclusion, some of the finishing touches are being made. In the last week, the popular benches returned to the city-owned Atlantic Avenue space between Commercial and Lewis wharves, overlooking Boston Harbor. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos Read More…
Overnight Road Paving: Keany Square Intersection Oct. 23 and Atlantic Avenue Oct. 26
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming paving as part of the cycle track project. The FINAL paving of the Keany Square intersection (North Washington / Causeway / Endicott streets) will occur overnight Monday, October 23rd, beginning at 9pm and continuing into Tuesday Read More…
Road Construction Update: Milling at Keany Square and Atlantic Ave. October 1 – 4
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming milling in the North End / Waterfront. On Sunday, October 1, there will be milling of Keany Square at the intersection of Causeway, Endicott and North Washington streets. On October 2 – 3, there will be Read More…
Reader Poll: Now that the Cycle Track is Nearing Completion, Will You Use It?
The long-awaited cycle track is nearing completion! The paving construction this past weekend and earlier this week marks one of the final pieces of the puzzle. This project sparked plenty of sidewalk controversy and roadwork headaches during construction in the North End / Waterfront area. Refresh your memory by browsing our posts on the North End Read More…
Delayed Paving Schedule for Cycle Track and Commercial Street Roadway; Now on Saturday and Tuesday
Due to Friday’s rain, the paving schedule for the Connect Historic Boston project has been pushed out on Commercial Street. In brief, work will occur Saturday, September 23rd and Tuesday, September 26. Details noted below.
Road Paving Update: Commercial Street Cycle Track and Roadway on Sept. 22-23
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming paving as part of the cycle track project. Update: Paving days for Commercial Street have been changed to Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd. Please take note! Also, overnight on September 24 to 25, there will Read More…
Road Construction Update: Milling on Commercial & Causeway Street and Atlantic Avenue on August 28-30
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming milling and paving as part of the cycle track project. From August 26 through August 30, major roadway construction will take place near North Station and along Commercial Street in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. Read More…
Commentary: Tar Pits… What a Mess!
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…