STOP THE MADNESS

The installation of new bike lanes must stop now until a Master Plan is developed. Reach out with your local representatives, and connect with your local community organizations.

Ideas For Talking Points and Specific Requests

  • An immediate halt to the development of new bike lane infrastructure until a Master Plan is established.

  • Drastically increase signage, indicator lighting, and bike traffic signals at major intersections and crosswalks. 

  • Install signage along bike paths to educate and compel biker compliance with traffic laws

  • Implement automated traffic enforcement to deter reckless driving, blocking of intersections, and running red lights. This will lead to safer streets for pedestrians, bikers, and responsible motor vehicle operators

  • Install signage 20-30 yards prior to major intersections and crosswalks letting bikers know that they are “approaching a crosswalk – obey the law, stop on red / yield to pedestrians”

  • Consider installing speed humps on major thoroughfares where there is clear evidence of cars, mopeds, scooters speeding excessively

  • The Boston Transportation Department needs to engage with the community - the lack of community engagement and public process is a major issue

  • The broken traffic network that has been implemented by the City in and around Downtown has created an environment for poor traffic flow and violations to fester. This impacts public safety and quality of life and disrupts business

  • Coordinate with the State to streamline moped / scooter laws to bring them in line with other motor vehicle laws

Your Mayor’s Office

Contact Mayor Michelle Wu to advocate for smarter, safer bike lane planning in Boston. Urge her to support a comprehensive Master Plan that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and community input. Together, we can ensure our streets are designed to protect all road users.

Your Legislatures

Reach out to your representatives to demand safer, smarter bike lane planning for Boston. Encourage them to champion a comprehensive Master Plan that ensures safety, accountability, and effective design. With his leadership, we can create streets that work for everyone.