Overall, the poll should remind cyclists and cycling advocates that there is a lot of resentment among drivers and pedestrians for lawless behavior by cyclists. Cyclists and planners should take some comfort from the relatively strong support, even among motorists, for bike lanes and other engineering safety measures.
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
2018 Road Safety Legislation
Cycling and walking are healthy, exhilarating and good for the environment. I will continue to work to protect cyclists and pedestrians, but also to encourage cyclists to ride responsibly.
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Traffic Safety & Protect Vulnerable Road Users
The Massachusetts State Senate voted Thursday, June 28 to pass legislation that aims to create safer streets for all road users.
Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project Update: Public Meetings on July 17 & 18
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting two Public Meetings for the Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project, on July 17 and 18.
Rail Vision Study Underway
MassDOT’s study of how to use our rail assets to provide better service is fully underway with completion targeted for the end of 2019.
Senate Ways and Means Draft: An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means has reported a new draft of An Act to reduce traffic fatalities, which will be debated later this week. This bill was developed by several members of the legislature in collaboration with a coalition of bicycle, pedestrian and transportation advocates. The bill was redrafted slightly from the version reported from the Transportation Committee.