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Tremont Street in Boston's South End, pictured in August 2019.

Physically Protected Bike Lanes to Replace Car Lanes on Tremont Street

By Christian MilNeil | Jul 9, 2020 | No Comments

The City of Boston Transportation Department expects to solicit construction bids later this year for physically protected bike lanes, new bus stops, and safer crosswalks on Tremont Street through the South End.

A (very) temporary protected bike lane appeared on Charles Street next to the Public Garden at the end of May, as seen in this May 31 photo. The barrels have since been removed, and Boston's planned "healthy streets" network of protected bike lanes around downtown Boston remains incomplete. Photo courtesy of Amir Tadmor.

Boston Blames Cone Shortage for Sluggish 'Healthy Streets' Rollout

By Christian MilNeil | Jul 8, 2020 | No Comments

It’s now been over a month since Boston announced its “healthy streets” initiative, the city’s transportation plan for the COVID-19 pandemic, but even as more businesses and offices across the city have reopened in recent weeks, a key component of the plan – a pop-up network of protected bike lanes to help more bicyclists travel […]

A new bike lane and dedicated bus lane for Silver Line buses have been painted on Washington Street in downtown Boston, as seen in this July 7, 2020 photo. The city plans to install bollards soon to prevent double-parking in the bike lane.

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Recent Streetsblog MASS posts about Street Design

Physically Protected Bike Lanes to Replace Car Lanes on Tremont Street

Boston Blames Cone Shortage for Sluggish 'Healthy Streets' Rollout

Eyes on the Street: Downtown Crossing’s New Bus and Bike Lanes

Cambridge Council Recommends Updates to ‘Cycling Safety Ordinance’ to Accelerate Bikeway Projects

Boston Officials Plan Some Summer Fun for 7-City Point Bus Riders

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