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Hi All:<br>
<br>
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 (<a
href="http://www.mikeforboston.com/priorities/Transportation">also
up on his website</a>, 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.<br>
<br>
Adam<br>
<br>
<hr size="2" width="100%"><b><i>Making Boston the number one city in
America for cyclists.</i></b><o:p></o:p>
<p>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:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <b>1. Expand Boston's Bike Infrastructure and Build a Network of
Separated
Cycle Tracks</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Build a network of dedicated, separated cycle tracks that
connects every
neighborhood to each other<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Continue to add miles of bike lanes to city streets across all
neighborhoods<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Plan for connected bike routes between city parks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Increase wayfinding signs for bikers in all parts of the city<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Increase the number of curbside bike racks, bike shelters, and
bike
corrals <o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <b>2. Establish a Problem Intersection Task Force to Address
Dangerous
Crossings</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">- Modeled on Problem Properties Task
Force,
establish a multi-agency, community connected effort to improve
safety at key
intersections across city<br>
- 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <b>3. Increase Education and Awareness For Cyclists and Drivers</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Partner with universities to teach and promote bike safety to
incoming
students<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Leverage community partners to teach bike safety in Boston
Public Schools<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Promote bike safety and awareness to drivers, especially MBTA
bus drivers,
truck drivers, and city employees<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Strive to create a culture of mutual respect and responsibility
among
cyclists and drivers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <b>4. Expand and Extend Hubway</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Support the expansion of the Hubway station network to all
neighborhoods,
especially those underserved by other means of public transit<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Extend the Hubway season as long as is feasible<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>- Continue to support subsidized memberships for low income
residnets to encourage
transit equity<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:#888888"> </span><br>
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