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StreetsblogMASS @mass.streetsblog.org · 23/09/2026
MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge mass.streetsblog.org/2026/09/23/m...
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MassDOT Board Approves $79 Million Contract to Start Building Mystic River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT expects the construction project to last about three years.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Come to the Aeronaut Brewery on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6pm for a special Streetwise where journalist and safe streets advocate Eric Moskowitz will talk about his new book, "The Hardest, Longest Race", and how a wild 1909 contest propelled Ford's Model T and made the car king. www.ericmoskowitz.com
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Our friends at Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets (SASS) have released the candidates' answers to their questionnaire for the State Primary elections on Sept. 1. Read the questions and the candidates' responses here: sass-somerville.org/index.php/20... And be sure to vote on Tuesday, Sept. 1
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2026 State Primary Election – SASS
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If you love data and biking, come by the Aeronaut Brewery on August 19 at 6pm! BCU Labs will draw insight and tell stories from the wealth of biking data in Boston.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Landry's Bicycles in nearby Charlestown will be hosting a community block party on Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 2pm. www.eventbrite.com/e/landrys-ch...
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Landry's Charlestown - Hood Park Community Block Party
Join Landry's Bicycles and Hood Park at a Community Block Party!
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A vigil for cyclist and street safety advocate Louisa Gag, who was killed recently by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Roxbury, will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at Boston City Hall Plaza. Gather at 5:30pm, speaking program starts at 6pm.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"In the past 14 years, 10 cyclists in and around Boston have been killed when approaching or riding in a bike lane beside a truck turning right." This Globe article discusses the problem and tells cyclists how to avoid being another victim. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/15/o...
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The preventable blind spot trap killing Boston’s cyclists - The Boston Globe
Large trucks turning right can sweep cyclists into their rear wheels in an instant. Understanding this deadly dynamic could save lives.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Louisa Gag, longtime street safety advocate and transportation planner, was killed Thursday morning while riding her bicycle near Roxbury Crossing. While working at the LivableStreets Alliance, Louisa helped Somerville develop its Vision Zero action plan. R.I.P. mass.streetsblog.org/2026/07/10/l...
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Louisa Gag, Longtime Street Safety Advocate, Identified as Thursday's Homicide Crash Victim - Streetsblog Massachusetts
Family members have identified the victim of Thursday morning's homicide crash near Roxbury Crossing as Louisa Gag, a longtime street safety advocate and transportation planner at Boston's City Hall.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Come to the Aeronaut Brewery on Wednesday, July 15th at 6pm to hear the founders of Malden Safe Streets talk about how they are growing a grassroots advocacy group in Malden. Come out and support our neighbors to the north!
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
And then on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm at the Aeronaut, Maha Aslam of the Livable Streets Alliance and Brendan Kearney from Walk Massachusetts will give a talk entitled "Vision Zero at Ten Years and What Comes Next". They will discuss what Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville are doing with crash data.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
There will be two Streetwise events at the Aeronaut Brewery this month! The first one will feature State Senator Will Brownsberger speaking on what state legislators can do to keep vulnerable road users safe. This talk will take place at the Aeronaut at 6pm on Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The City invites you to the first (online) community meeting for the East Washington Street Quick Build Safety Improvements project on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00 to 7:30pm: voice.somervillema.gov/eastwashingt...
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Join us for the First Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00pm
Meeting flyers available in: English, Español, Português, Kreyòl Ayisyen, नेपाली, 繁體中文, 简体中文 Mayor Jake Wilson, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin and City Staff invite you to a community meeting to ...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The City invites community members to a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 12 at 11am for Shore Drive Greenway, a 12-foot wide shared use path to be constructed through Blessing of the Bay Park. www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/148...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Shore Drive Greenway, Friday, June 12
New shared-use path along Blessing of the Bay Park to bring new waterfront access A greener, more connected waterfront area is taking shape in Somerville. Community members are invited to a groundbrea...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
On May 26, the City presented a concept design for the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project. Read the details here: www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/148...
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City presents concept design for Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Come visit the Somerville Ave. Quick Build Safety Improvements Project Open House on Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30 to 7:30pm in Conway Park. The City will showcase concept designs and collect feedback. Pizza and refreshments provided. (Rain date is June 10.) voice.somervillema.gov/somervilleav...
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Somerville Avenue Quick-Build Safety Improvements
As part of the implementation of the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan, the City of Somerville aims to increase safety for people travelling on Somerville Avenue between Elm Street and Bow Street. This ...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Happy Bike Month! Come to Aeronaut Brewery at 6pm on Wednesday, May 20 for a Streetwise talk with speaker Brooke McKenna. Brooke is the Transportation Commissioner for the City of Cambridge and she'll talk about the work behind street design in Cambridge and how safety is an overriding goal.
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StreetsblogMASS @mass.streetsblog.org · 04/05/2026
@massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey Files Legislation to Regulate Higher-Speed Motorbikes and Scooters #mapoli mass.streetsblog.org/2026/05/04/g...
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Gov. Healey Files Legislation to Regulate Motorbikes and Scooters - Streetsblog Massachusetts
The Governor's bill provides a regulatory framework for higher-speed motorbikes and scooters, in line with recommendations from a Special Commission on Micromobility.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Bicycle Belle store to close August 1, is now offering deep deals on electric and cargo bikes: www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/07/b...
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Bell tolls for Bicycle Belle
Store owner championed city bikes as replacements for cars, says she is closing store "to be available for family."
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Also on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 7 pm, Somerville will host a virtual community meeting on the Shore Drive Greenway project. www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/147...
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Blessing of the Bay Shore Drive Greenway virtual meeting
The Shore Drive Greenway project will create a 12-foot-wide shared-use path through Blessing of the Bay Park along the Mystic River, improving waterfront access and connections to transit, jobs, and c...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Boston's Bike to Work Day is this Thursday, May 7 www.boston.gov/departments/... If you work in Boston and stop by City Hall Plaza with your bike, you can get a free breakfast and, if you register, a free t-shirt. If you'd rather ride with a group, there's a Somerville/Cambridge convoy you can join.
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Bike to Work Day
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Attend the Broadway Magoun Concept Design Open House on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 - 8:30pm Arthur D. Healey School, 5 Meacham Street. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. voice.somervillema.gov/broadway-mag...
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Attend the Broadway Magoun Concept Design Open House, May 6!
English | Español | Português | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | Kreyòl Ayisyen | नेपाली Mayor Jake Wilson, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and City staff invite you to an open house to discuss the proposed concept design ...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Bluebike prices to rise as new contract takes effect: mass.streetsblog.org/2026/04/16/n...
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New Bluebikes Contract Takes Effect, Focused on Expansion and E-Bikes - Streetsblog Massachusetts
The greater Boston region has a new contract for the municipally-owned Bluebikes bikesharing system.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Come to Streetwise at the Aeronaut Brewery on Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm. Grab a beer and listen to this month's talk by Clark Haynes, the founder and CEO of Velo AI, entitled "Digital Eyes on the Street: Using AI to Map Near-Misses and Redefine Street Safety".
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Somerville is holding an open house for the redesign of Broadway between Winchester St. and Central St. on Wed., May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Arthur D. Healey School at 5 Meacham St. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. voice.somervillema.gov/broadway-mag...
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Attend the Broadway Magoun Concept Design Open House, May 6!
Mayor Jake Wilson, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and City staff invite you to an open house to discuss the proposed concept design options for the Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project Date & Time...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The City also has a final design for street safety improvements on Broadway at Simpson Ave. and Wallace St./Leonard St.: voice.somervillema.gov/30176/widget...
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Documents | Broadway at Wallace Street and Simpson Avenue Safety Improvements | SomerVoice
The City of Somerville will be implementing quick-build traffic calming and pedestrian-focused safety improvements on Broadway near the intersections of Simpson Avenue and Wallace Street/Leonard Stree...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The City just published the Elm-Beacon connector final design. Work could begin in July and be finished by November 2026 (best case): voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-c...
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City of Somerville Publishes Final Design for Elm-Beacon Connector
Rendering of Elm Street at Cherry Street Final Design Update After a year of engaging community members, analyzing traffic patterns, developing traffic signal options, testing emergency and public tra...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
On the evening of Tuesday, March 24, the 16th Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival will take place at the Somerville Theater in Davis Square. The festival features cyclists exploring destinations across the USA and abroad. ciclismoclassico.com/community/ev...
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Annual Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival | Ciclismo Classico
The 11th Annual Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival invites professional and amateur filmmakers to submit films centering on bicycle travel of any type.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Come to the Aeronaut Brewery at 6pm on Wednesday, March 18 to hear an update on the Mass Central Rail Trail. When complete, the trail will run from Boston all the way to Northampton!
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Let the City know what you would like to see Community Preservation Act funds spent on: cityofsomerville.jotform.com/250496011092...
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Community Preservation Act 2025 Survey
Please click the link to complete this form.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
$124,331 of Community Preservation Act funds will be spent on creating a grade-separated, shared use community path and shade tree buffer at Blessing of the Bay Park in Somerville. www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/146...
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Somerville CPA Program seeks resident input and applicants for FY27 project funding
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
...and the amount of the funding Somerville was awarded for MassDOT's Complete Streets Program is $500,000! www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/146...
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Somerville awarded $500,000 in grants for the Complete Streets Funding Program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $6.6 million to 15 communities as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Round 2 of grants for the Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will be use...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Somerville will receive funding from MassDOT for its Western Pearl St. reconstruction as part of MassDOT's Complete Streets Funding Program. The project includes a one-way protected bike lane along with pedestrian and transit improvements. mass.streetsblog.org/2026/02/23/m...
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MassDOT Awards $6.6 Million For Municipal 'Complete Streets' Projects - Streetsblog Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will award $6.6 million to safety projecs in 15 cities and towns in the latest round of its Complete Streets Funding Program, a grant program that funds ...
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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday evening at Aeronaut Brewing to discuss the 2025 Cambridge election! 🚲 🗳️
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Next door to us in Cambridge, more people are cycling than ever before. Over 10% of Cambridge residents now commute to work by bike. And cycling injuries are down. Mostly thanks to the construction of separated bike lanes throughout the city. www.cambridgeday.com/2026/02/17/b...
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Bike use sets a record - Cambridge Day
Growth in biking over 20 years crosses many groups, including commuters and kids.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Just came across this: Here are some winter biking tips from Somerville Climate Ambassadors: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwQb...
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Winter Biking - Somerville Climate Ambassadors
YouTube video by Liam Dunlea
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Our friends at Cambridge Bicycle Safety will be presenting at the next Streetwise at the Aeronaut Brewery on Wed., Feb. 25 at 6pm. Their talk will focus on the power of the ballot box to shape safe streets and their extraordinary efforts in this last election cycle.
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Boston Cyclists Union: BCU.bike/act @bikeboston.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Learn more: bostoncyclistsunion.org/join-us-in-s...
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Join us in supporting Automated Enforcement in Mass! - Boston Cyclists Union
Photo courtesy of MassBike. A group meeting with their state reps at last year’s Day of Action, 2025. MassBike, alongside partners Transportation For Massachusetts and us, the BCU are organizing…
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Boston Cyclists Union: BCU.bike/act @bikeboston.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Join the BCU, @massbike.bsky.social and Transportation For Massachusetts in supporting Automated Enforcement in MA! We need as many voices as possible at the planned Day of Action at the MA Statehouse on Tuesday February 3rd. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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2026 MA State House Day of Action for Safety Cameras Interest Form
The Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition and Families for Safe Streets Massachusetts Chapter is hosting a State House Day of Action scheduled for Tuesday February 3rd, 2026. This event will be a brief...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Somerville Mobility Division just published Key Performance Indicators for 2025. Cycling remains popular (as does driving), crashes are down, traffic calming features were added to streets, and no traffic fatalities for 3rd year in a row: mailchi.mp/somervillema...
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⛄❄️January 2026 Mobility Events & Updates
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The Elm-Beacon Connector project has been delayed a bit, with the final design now due in April, and work to begin in summer and end in fall. The city plans to add a raised crosswalk near the Kennedy school and an accessible curb ramp at Elm & Beech streets: voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-c...
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Learn More About the Updated Project Timeline and New Project Elements
Updated TimelineIn August of 2025, we shared that we anticipated finalizing and publishing the Elm-Beacon Connector Design in January 2026. Over the past five months, we have been working closely with...
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StreetsblogMASS @mass.streetsblog.org · 15/01/2026
Lynn, Somerville, and Providence Win National Recognition for ‘Best New Bike Lanes’ - mass.streetsblog.org/2026/01/15/l...
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Lynn, Somerville, and Providence Win National Recognition for 'Best New Bike Lanes' - Streetsblog Massachusetts
PeopleForBikes, a national advocacy organization for bike transportation, has honored the cities of Lynn, Providence, and Somerville for building three of the nation’s “best bike lanes” in 2025. The t...
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kencarlson.bsky.social @kencarlson.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We are stoked that Robin Chase will be giving the January 21 Streetwise Talk (6 PM at Aeronaut Brewery). Robin is the Founder/Former CEO of ZipCar and a world reknowned transportation entrepreneur. Robin's talk is entitled, "Reclaiming the Human Right to Freedom of Movement". Hope to see you there!
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Somerville Finance Committee approves $6 million for street reconstruction and resurfacing: www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/144... Included are funds for the western Pearl St. reconstruction project, which will include an eastbound protected bike lane. Construction to start in summer or fall.
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Committee approves $6 million for street and sidewalk reconstruction projects
By Jordan Pagkalinawan As part of its final meeting of the year, the Somerville Finance Committee met on December 9th to approve funding for various city improvement projects, namely the 2026 Street R...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I forgot to mention the time... Streetwise is at 6pm on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Aeronaut.
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Come to the Aeronaut Brewery on Wed., Dec. 17 for the last Streetwise event of the year. Kate White, a Transportation Planner with the City of Somerville, will be giving a presentation titled "Better Streets Through Community Conversations".
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Set out on the Illuminations Bike Tour this Saturday, Dec. 13. Meet at Reavis Field by the High School at 5:45 and depart at 6pm. somervilleartscouncil.org/events/illum...
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Illuminations Bike Tour – Somerville Arts Council
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
MassDOT will hold a McGrath Hwy/Blvd reconstruction project virtual public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Info below: www.mass.gov/event/somerv...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Please take a moment to fill out Mayor-elect Jake Wilson's Transition Community Engagement Survey and let him know that you support bicycle safety initiatives: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Mayoral Transition Community Engagement Survey
In order to facilitate a smooth, effective, and well-informed transition, Mayor-Elect Jake Wilson's transition team is assembling Policy Committees. These committees will consist of community leaders ...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
McGrath Highway -> Boulevard Reconstruction Project open house is this Thursday, Dev. 4 from 6:30 to 8pm at Somerville High School, Lower cafeteria: www.mass.gov/event/somerv...
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Somerville Bicycle Safety @somerbikesafety.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The increasing popularity of e-bikes has unfortunately but unsurprisingly led to an increase in e-bike-related injuries and deaths, which is leading to a push for more regulation of e-bikes in various jurisdictions: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/m...
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The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
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