ACTION ALERT - BU Bridge Rehab Project Public Meeting

BU BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
Public Meeting
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Thursday, October 16, 6 - 8 pm
@ Boston University College of General Studies
871 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
Jacob Sleeper Auditorium (room 129 on lower level)

Click here for DCR press release

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Click here for a PDF of the handout below.

Citizen Information Sheet
Prepared by LivableStreets Alliance, October 10, 2008
www.livablestreets.info, 617.621.1746, jackie@livablestreets.info

Q: What’s happening?
A: The BU Bridge will be reconstructed and the DCR wants your input!

Q: Why attend this meeting?
A: Because many more pedestrians and cyclists are using the bridge and improvements are needed to improve safety.

Q: What would an ideal redesign include?
• On-street bicycle lanes.
• 3 lanes instead of 4, enabling the inclusion of bicycle lanes.
• Widened sidewalks/ped-bike paths using cantilevers.
• Coordinated traffic signals for more efficient traffic flow.
• Improved rotary and paths on the Cambridge side for bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Improved street crossings on Boston side.
• New access from the bridge to the Charles River Path on the Boston side.

Finally, be sure to thank the DCR for taking the time to consider your input.

Come Express Your Views!