Pedal Safe Boston has submitted a petition to Mayor Michelle Wu, accompanied by signatures from 14 community organizations across Boston, advocating for a halt to all new bike lane construction. This petition emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive review and reassessment of the city's bike lane rollout to ensure safety, functionality, and community input. For those interested in the specifics of our concerns and recommendations, you can check out the full text of our letter to the Mayor below.

The petition specifically calls for an immediate stop to new installations and a critical evaluation of existing bike lanes, with the aim to revise or remove those that do not meet safety and usability standards. This strategic pause is essential to develop a master plan that integrates expert engineering insights and genuine public feedback, ensuring that any new developments are well-integrated into the urban fabric and truly beneficial for all residents.

As we continue to push for these necessary changes, Pedal Safe Boston is actively speaking with additional neighborhood groups that have expressed interest in our cause. In the coming weeks, we expect to add more signatures, strengthening our call for a thoughtful, inclusive approach to bike lane development in the city. If you want to see what we’ve sent over to Mayor Wu, the letter is right below.