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…
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…
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…
In support of year-round bicycling, the City of Boston has prioritized resources toward the plowing and salting of its cycle tracks. In the latest snowstorm, the Connect Historic Boston cycle track in downtown Boston and the North End was cleared before much of the roadway, city-owned sidewalks, corner curbs and parks. This tweet shows Boston Read More…
Motor vehicle visiting parkers have had a free ride (literally) during the cycle track project as the meters along Atlantic Avenue were displaced. A new multi-space pay system has been installed and the City is ready to make it operational. Starting Friday, November 15, 2017: – 2 hour parking limit, 8am-8pm (ex Sun), and meters Read More…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…