There are multiple bills pending in this session, sponsored by Senator Brownsberger, that would improve bicycle safety. This post provides more information on all of them.
Transportation
accessibility, bike paths, masspike, mbta, ride sharing, rmv, roads and traffic, rules of the road, statewide transportation funding
Walsh wants safer cycling city
The Boston Herald? reporting on the tragic bike fatality in the Back Bay last week, noted the legislation filed by Senator Brownsberger (S.1810?) requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with side under-ride guards and blind spot mirrors. “The city last year began requiring its trucks to have side guards to stop people from falling underneath the vehicles. Walsh is backing a bill before the Legislature to require trucks statewide to have the guards. Sen. William Brownsberger is a co-sponsor of the bill.” Visit this link on Bicycle Safety Legislation sponsored by Senator Brownsberger for more information on this topic.
Bicycle/Truck Accidents
Will, I am particularly disturbed by the accident that took the life of Anita Kurmann. How many more talented, promising people have to get killed before there is more meaningful action? I know you are a cyclist and care about this issue.
Trapelo Road Construction Update
Recently, Senator Brownsberger hosted a meeting with officials from MassDOT to get an update on the Trapelo Road reconstruction project. The project, scheduled to be completed in September, will take longer than anticipated, but the most challenging work is already complete and MassDOT does not expect any further major delays. Here is Massport’s project update with additional detail and explanation.
Bowker Overpass Construction Schedule
MassDOT has provided an updated construction schedule for the work that is currently underway on the Bowker Overpass. Please read this post to see the plans for each stage of construction on the project.
6/29/15 Bowker Overpass Construction Update
MassDOT has passed along an update on the Bowker Overpass Project, which this post provides in its entirety. Please be aware of major construction efforts going on in the Bowker Overpass area between June 29 and July 1.