Columbus Avenue Bike Lanes Meeting
Join Director of Bicycle Programs, Nicole Freedman, for a public meeting to discuss Mayor Menino's Boston Bike's proposed installation of bike lanes on Columbus Avenue
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
6:30 PM
United South End Settlements
566 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
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What are bike lanes? Bike lanes are sections of road designated for exclusive use by cyclists.
Why install bike lanes? Columbus Avenue is the primary route for cyclists travelling between the South End, downtown, and Fenway to the Southwest Corridor, Jamaica Plain, Northeastern University, and more. Columbus Avenue sees some of the highest volumes of bike traffic in the city every day. It is only fitting to make this road as safe as possible, for all users.
What about safety? Bike lanes are proven to make the roads safer for all users. They do so in the following ways:
* Provide guidance for vehicles wishing to pass cyclists;
* Designate safe riding zone for cyclists;
* Encourage cars to drive at slower, safer speeds;
* Encourage cyclists to bicycle more respectfully and predictably;
* Reduce the number of cyclists biking on the sidewalk;
* Make pedestrians and vehicles more aware of cyclists.
What are the project limits and scope? The City will install bike lanes on Columbus Avenue, between Melnea Cass to Dartmouth Street. This project does not change or impact curbs, walkways, pedestrian crosswalks, pavement, etc. This project is part of a greater project to create bike lanes on Commonwealth Avenue, Arlington Street and Boylston Street.
What is involved with installation? Work will take place over 1-3 nights, in August, typically between 10 PM and 5AM. In most cases parked cars do not have to be moved and road closure is not necessary.
Will parking be impacted? No. This project does not remove any parking spaces.
Will traffic be impacted? No. This project does not change or alter travel lanes or traffic patterns. Bike lanes do encourage cars to drive at safer speeds; this does not cause any increase in traffic, however.
Will the median be impacted? No. This project does not change or alter the median.
Boston Bikes is part of Mayor Menino's vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens. It seeks to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors.
For more information please contact:
Tabitha Bennett
South End and Bay Village Coordinator
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
City of Boston
Room 708, City Hall
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3485
tabitha.bennett@cityofboston.gov