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Cycling Tipping Point

December 6, 2012 By massmarrier

In a pseudo-apology, I note that I'm passionate about cycling. This appears also at Harrumph. Time to get serious,boys and girls, rather far past time. Today’s catalyst was the latest death of a cyclist on Boston streets. This one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bicycling, cycling, death, enforcement, safety, traffic-laws, transportation

Boston Council Prez Talks Power

August 3, 2010 By massmarrier

Ross is a politician but not cowardly or overly slick. Among other ideas, he included:Home rule: A vestige of class warfare that cripples the city. Boston should be able to govern itself.  Term limits:Mayor Tom Menino has been fine, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: boston, city-council, crime, cycling, home-rule, massachusetts, mayor, restaurants, ross, term-limits

Ride your bike down Storrow Drive – with no cars!

August 12, 2009 By tblade

As a side bar to our discussion on cycling and its associated traffic challenges, here's a heads up on Hub on Wheels, a charity bike ride with 10, 30, and 50 mile routes around the City of Boston that allows entrants to cycle the length of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bicycles, bicycling, bike, bikes, cycling, cyclists

The Dude Can Ride

September 2, 2008 By syphax

OK, here's a small item that doesn't have the word 'Palin' in it (by the way, did you know that Sarah Palin is your new Segway?). So, apparently Senator John Kerry can ride a bike.  Well enough to impress an apolitical former bike … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: blogs, cycling, denver, kerry

Update: Menino Releases Bike Share Program Request for Information

August 5, 2008 By tblade

Given our July conversation about the potential for bike sharing in Boston, I know some may be interested in this press release for the Mayor's Office: Today, [Mayor Menino] proudly announced bike lanes have been put down on Commonwealth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bicycle, bike, bike-share, bikeshare, boston, cycling, green-transportation, traffic, transit, transportation

Shared-Bike Program for Boston

July 11, 2008 By John Connolly

Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know that I filed legislation yesterday to explore bringing a shared-bike program to Boston.  I want to recognize that Mayor Menino and his administration have already begun the process for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bicycle, bike, bike-share, bikeshare, boston, cycling, green-transportation, traffic, transit, transportation

Is Boston getting serious about bicycles?

October 13, 2007 By Trickle up

Is this for real? It's a promising start. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bicycles, cycling, streets, traffic, transit

Cycling in Boston Has a New Proponent

September 20, 2007 By syphax

This is great news.  Boston could be an ideal place for cycling as a viable form of transportation (it's flat, it's compact, etc.), but it's limited because of lack of infrastructure, aggressive driving, etc.I personally had given up … [Read more...]

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn't happen in Massachusetts due to 'red flag' laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn’t happen in Massachusetts due to ‘red flag’ laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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massfiscal Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance @massfiscal ·
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“Overall, nearly 57,000 more people moved out of Massachusetts between July 2021 through July 2022, according to previously released census data, one of the highest rates of domestic migration in the nation.” #mapoli

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/mass-losing-residents-to-other-states-census-data-shows/article_7597cc14-ce31-11ed-a24c-6b3bc379e98a.html #mapoli

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jonathancohn Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn @jonathancohn ·
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"Of those, 94% have no expiration dates, the panel noted in it's latest report. At least 80% of the tax expenditures were approved prior to the 1990s, they said." #mapoli https://www.eagletribune.com/news/few-state-tax-breaks-have-sunset-dates/article_fe344606-cf21-11ed-97a8-5f9daacb2b50.html

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Travel nurses fill a gap but also create problems - CommonWealth Magazine https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/travel-nurses-fill-a-gap-but-also-create-problems-commonwealth-magazine/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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lisakashinsky Lisa Kashinsky @lisakashinsky ·
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Morning, Mass. ☀️ Trump’s indictment is uncharted territory. But it’s fueling familiar divides among Republicans here. Who's reacting/what they're saying. Plus:
— Mariano previews House tax-relief package
— SJC backs Boston on vax mandate #mapoli #bospoli https://politi.co/3ZuiJW3

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