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Cities, tech, safe streets, decarbonization, oly lifts. 🚍🚲🚶🛴
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NPR
about 2 months ago
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
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Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
https://n.pr/3WJyZn9
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The Fort Pointer
2 months ago
Really love seeing both forward motion and BTD experimenting with new innovations designed to keep cyclists safe. Great work, more please. cc
@jfh01.bsky.social
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Big hopes for little lumps? Meet Boston’s new bike lane protectors. - The Boston Globe
The change is the among the latest experiments in city hall’s contested campaign to expand and protect bike infrastructure across Boston.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/08/metro/bike-barriers-arlington-street/
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Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️🌈 🌁
2 months ago
Speed safety cameras are astonishingly successful. We know the tools that reduce traffic violence. Legalize them.
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StreetsblogMASS
3 months ago
Video: Boston’s E-Bike Program Lets Mattapan Couple Regain Their Mobility -
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Video: Boston's E-Bike Program Lets Mattapan Couple Regain Their Mobility - Streetsblog Massachusetts
Dr. Steven Leonard had been housebound with a back injury since 2010, but a new recumbent e-bike is letting him explore his neighborhood again.
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/09/16/video-bostons-e-bike-program-lets-mattapan-couple-regain-their-mobility
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Families for Safe Streets
3 months ago
Automated 👏🏼 enforcement 👏🏼 works 👏🏼 Controlled academic study finds Toronto's use of speed cameras in school zones led to a 45% reduction in speeding. Those going the fastest were most likely to reduce their speeds.
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Mrs. Detective Pikajew, Esq.
3 months ago
We need community notes here to clarify that in fact Michelle Wu ended his campaign
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
3 months ago
👪Dorchester Open Streets: Enjoy car-free small business shopping, music, games, bicycling, community tabling, and more on Dorchester Ave. from Ashmont Street to Adams Street this Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit
Boston.gov/open-streets
to see the full schedule of Open Streets!
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Open Streets Boston
During Open Streets events, neighborhood streets are closed to vehicular traffic to create room for community and play. The events allow local businesses to expand into the street, and to safely make ...
https://Boston.gov/open-streets
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Gravel Influencer
3 months ago
Such a powerful video from
@boston.gov
and
@streets.boston.gov
about the impact of e-bikes (and the city's e-bike voucher program). Just look at the joy these bikes have brought to Steven and Muriel Leonard!
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
3 months ago
We will not yield.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
4 months ago
Boston will not back down from who we are and what we stand for.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
4 months ago
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations. The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
4 months ago
Arriving soon: a more frequent T, extended weekend service, and a month of fare-free T across all lines on weekend nights! Plus buses arriving every 15 minutes for some of our most popular routes, including the always-free 23 & 28 bus 🙌
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
4 months ago
About Josh Kraft’s weird, scammy emails
#Boston
#emailbaitgate
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Boston Environment Department
4 months ago
The first draft of Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan is here! It's our roadmap for a greener, cleaner, and more resilient future for Bostonians. Read the plan & share your feedback with us:
boston.gov/climate-action-plan
.
@boston.gov
#climateactionplan
#boston
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David Zipper
4 months ago
Let us pay tribute to the speed hump, an unsung hero of street safety. These prosaic protrusions of pavement can work wonders -- and at minimal cost. My deep dive, in Bloomberg 🧵
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All Hail the Humble Speed Hump
These simple, cheap traffic-calming devices are both effective and wildly popular with (most) residents. Here’s why more cities are going all-in on speed humps.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-08-05/all-hail-the-humble-speed-hump-the-best-cheap-traffic-safety-fix?srnd=phx-citylab-transportation
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
5 months ago
Neighborhood by neighborhood, street by street, brick by brick, we’re making Boston a home for everyone.🧱
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City of Boston Streets Cabinet
5 months ago
What'd you do over the weekend? Public Works began resurfacing the street in front of the Chipotle where Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
5 months ago
Enjoy car-free, family-friendly fun at Open Streets in neighborhoods across Boston—including this Saturday in Roxbury! Get the details at
boston.gov/openstreets
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DotNews
6 months ago
Repairs to brick sidewalks are underway in Uphams Corner
#Dorchester
dotnews.com/2025/repairs...
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
7 months ago
Happy
#BikeToWorkDay
, Boston! 🚲❤️ Thank you to our
@streets.boston.gov
team for organizing group rides from all across the city and hosting a giant festival on City Hall Plaza to celebrate cycling and all the joy it brings to our commutes and neighborhoods. 🎉
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In addition to the climate and economic benefits, this will help reign in the extraordinary damage that large-scale gas pipeline replacement does to city streets.
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7 months ago
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inexorable
9 months ago
Today, I ended a long streak. May 26th, 2012 - March 19th, 2025 I was fortunate enough to get an ebike voucher from
@boston.gov
last year, but with surgeries and cancer in the way, I thought I'd lose it. But they gave me an extension! Today, I began to ride again for the first time since 2012!
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Art Candee 🍿🥤
9 months ago
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at the House hearing on sanctuary cities: "If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe." Mic drop! 🎤
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
9 months ago
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家. This is our city. We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
#Boston
#Congress
#CongressionalHearing
#Immigration
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Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight
YouTube video by City of Boston
https://youtu.be/0i21cliuoXo
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Great explainer on the importance of the National Weather Service.
@streets.boston.gov
relies on their forecasts, data, and models to plan salting and plowing during snow storms, and to predict flooding.
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Nicole Tersigni
9 months ago
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
9 months ago
It’s my honor to represent Boston, today & every day. So proud to stand with everyone who loves & fights for our city 👊 Mira & Mama are so happy to be coming home 💜
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derek guy
10 months ago
There has been a lot of chatter today about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, some regarding this moment when White House correspondent Brian Glenn asked if the Ukrainian president plans to wear a suit. I want to address idea in this thread. 🧵
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Doug Gordon
10 months ago
"Our streets are now more safe. There has been a 51% decrease in injuries and a 55% decrease in crashes in the congestion relief zone compared to the same period in January 2024."
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Congestion pricing makes NYC safer
Just more than a month ago, crossing the chaotic streets of Manhattan with my daughter meant taking a chance with her life, especially as she’s a toddler who would rather run free. We live in the g…
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/congestion-pricing-makes-nyc-safer/
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
10 months ago
This is our city. We’re going to continue following & enforcing the laws to keep all Bostonians safe. And it goes without saying that our police commissioner has my complete confidence & support.
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
10 months ago
The City of Boston is leading 40+ mayors, cities, and counties in an amicus brief against the Trump Administration's drastic and illegal cuts to federal research funding—cuts that will lead to immediate job losses nationwide.
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City of Boston
10 months ago
Everyone stay safe and prepared this weekend 🥶
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Shoshana 🏳️⚧️
10 months ago
In Massachusetts, one of our regional transit providers found that eliminating fares: • Saved time and maintenance • Lowered rider complaints • Eliminated conflict between drivers and riders • Led to 60% higher ridership than pre-pandemic This is while the nearby MBTA's ridership is down 36%.
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MeVa Study Finds Benefits of Axing Fares 'Far Exceed' Lost Revenue - Streetsblog Massachusetts
The MeVa Advisory Board voted on Thursday to adopt a "permanent" fare-free policy on all its routes.
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/02/06/meva-study-finds-benefits-of-axing-fares-far-exceed-lost-revenue
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Jonathan Berk 🏠
10 months ago
“More people visited the Business Improvement Districts within Manhattan’s congestion relief zone in January than during the same month last year (+4.6%), dispelling some business owners’ fears the toll would deter visitors to Manhattan’s core.”
www.crainsnewyork.com/transportati...
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Business foot traffic is up within the congestion pricing zone
A million more people visited the city’s Business Improvement Districts in Manhattan below 60th Street in January.
https://www.crainsnewyork.com/transportation/congestion-pricing-zone-business-foot-traffic
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David Zipper
10 months ago
There's a standard pattern when a city like London or Stockholm adopts congestion pricing: It's initially unpopular b/c drivers view congestion pricing as a tax, but support grows as locals see it reducing traffic and improving urban life. Looks like it's happening in NYC, too -- and quickly.
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6 in 10 say they want NYC congestion pricing to continue, new poll finds
A new poll finds a majority of voters want New York City congestion pricing to stay.
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-city-congestion-pricing-morning-consult-poll/
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This week,
@mayorwu.boston.gov
proposed commonsense rules to make food delivery safer in Boston. Predictably, the industry pushed back saying it will increase costs for consumers. This is an admission of guilt.
www.wcvb.com/article/bost...
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Boston mayor proposes new rules for food delivery apps
Mayor Wu's proposed ordinance requires delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub to obtain permits to work in the city.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-food-delivery-app-permit-road-safety-ordinance/63655607
10 months ago
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Universal Hub
10 months ago
#Boston
looks to require registration, insurance for third-party food deliverers in bid to curb roadway, sidewalk mayhem
www.universalhub.com/2025/boston-...
#scooters
#UberEats
#DoorDash
#Grubhub
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Gravel Influencer
11 months ago
Which one of you geniuses wrote this
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It’s time to put speed cameras to work to make Boston safer. Grateful to Governor Healy for including authorization in her proposed budget bill.
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StreetsblogMASS
11 months ago
The
@govhealey.bsky.social
budget proposal includes language that would finally legalize automated speed enforcement cameras in Massachusetts -
#mapoli
#visionzero
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/g...
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Governor's Budget Bill Would Legalize Speed Limit Enforcement Cameras Statewide - Streetsblog Massachusetts
If it's approved, the legislation would take effect on July 1, 2026.
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/01/23/governors-budget-bill-would-legalize-speed-limit-enforcement-cameras-statewide
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
11 months ago
Yesterday at 2 p.m., Mayor Wu and her husband Conor welcomed Baby Mira Wu Pewarski—arriving at 8 lbs., 4 oz. and 20 inches—to their family and to Boston. Mom and baby are in good health, and the Mayor is in touch with her senior staff.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority
11 months ago
Congestion Relief Zone tolling has been in effect for a week. Here's what the data says so far ⬇️
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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭
11 months ago
I fought to protect Boston residents from a sharp increase in property taxes this year. My tax relief plan was approved by the City Council and State House of Representatives, but was not approved by the State Senate. Go to
boston.gov/tax-calculator
to find out how much you would have saved.
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David Zipper
11 months ago
A watershed moment for the US, and he most important urban transportation reform of my lifetime. Congrats to all the activists, planners, and policymakers who made this possible.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/n...
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N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday
After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/nyregion/congestion-pricing-nyc.html
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DotNews
12 months ago
The city of Boston is on pace to record a significant drop in violent crime in 2024 driven by a notable decline in shootings and homicides.There have been 24 murders so far in 2024, which is believed to the lowest since 1957, according to city officials.
www.dotnews.com/2024/officia...
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
12 months ago
Might have Santa beat this year!🤰🏻
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I took my time getting out of the house this morning on my way to the Track Improvement Program press conference. I still got there 20 minutes early thanks to a 17-minute(!) trip from Green St to North Station. Incredible work by GM Eng and the
@mbta.bsky.social
team.
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James Feigenbaum
12 months ago
My dream: a red light camera on every traffic light in the Commonwealth Thanks
@jfh01.bsky.social
and others for pushing for safer streets for pedestrians
#mapoli
#bospoli
www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/23/m...
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Running red lights, speeding, aggressive driving: Can traffic cameras curb the notorious Massachusetts driver? - The Boston Globe
Using automated enforcement for traffic violations is not allowed under state law in Massachusetts. Increasingly, some municipal leaders say it’s time to change that.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/23/metro/massachusetts-automated-enforcement/
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
12 months ago
Plows on the roads ❄️
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Michelle Wu 吳弭
12 months ago
Public projects rightly deserve scrutiny & too many stadium projects have left taxpayers in the lurch. As noted this wk in
@globeopinion.bsky.social
, I’ve been a fierce critic of bad deals for Boston—not stopping now. Here’s how our White Stadium plans will set new standards for public benefit 🧵
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