[*BCM*] Boston Mayor's Race

[Adam Rosi-Kessel]

Hi All:

Typically CM is not (and probably shouldn't be) particularly involved in 
electoral politics, but I wanted to at least put the Boston mayoral race 
on the radar in this forum. We should be challenging all of the 
candidates to step up (and speak out) on bike issues. Toward that end, I 
encouraged Mike Ross (the candidate who I'm sure has biked most around 
the city) to put out some bullet points on his bike platform. Here's 
what I got back -- feel free to pass along (also up on his website 
<http://www.mikeforboston.com/priorities/Transportation>, in addition to 
policies on mass transit, "smart traffic grid", and modernizing taxis). 
I encourage everyone to get involved--all the candidates need to hear 
that bicyclists are organized and active voters.

Adam

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*/Making Boston the number one city in America for cyclists./*

As Boston continues to grow and thrive, our transportation network must 
include a wide range of options that provide a safe, affordable, 
convenient, and sustainable alternatives to driving. Biking is an 
essential component of that network and Mike is committed to making 
Boston the number one city in America for cyclists. To achieve that, 
residents of all ages and backgrounds need to feel safe and secure while 
biking in Boston. Mayor Menino helped improve the state of biking in 
Boston and Mike will build on that work in the following ways:

*1. Expand Boston's Bike Infrastructure and Build a Network of Separated 
Cycle Tracks*

- Build a network of dedicated, separated cycle tracks that connects 
every neighborhood to each other

- Continue to add miles of bike lanes to city streets across all 
neighborhoods

- Plan for connected bike routes between city parks

- Increase wayfinding signs for bikers in all parts of the city

- Increase the number of curbside bike racks, bike shelters, and bike 
corrals

*2. Establish a Problem Intersection Task Force to Address Dangerous 
Crossings*

- Modeled on Problem Properties Task Force, establish a multi-agency, 
community connected effort to improve safety at key intersections across 
city
- Improve safety at dangerous intersections collaborative identification 
of small and easily implemented street improvements that can be achieved 
ahead of comprehensive street redesign efforts. Sometimes all that is 
needed is move a bus stop 50 feet or install a turning signal to make a 
dangerous intersection safer.

*3. Increase Education and Awareness For Cyclists and Drivers*

- Partner with universities to teach and promote bike safety to incoming 
students

- Leverage community partners to teach bike safety in Boston Public Schools

- Promote bike safety and awareness to drivers, especially MBTA bus 
drivers, truck drivers, and city employees

- Strive to create a culture of mutual respect and responsibility among 
cyclists and drivers

*4. Expand and Extend Hubway*

- Support the expansion of the Hubway station network to all 
neighborhoods, especially those underserved by other means of public transit

- Extend the Hubway season as long as is feasible

- Continue to support subsidized memberships for low income residnets to 
encourage transit equity


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