Connect protected bike lanes through Mass Ave and Columbia
Resident asks to extend protected bike lanes through the large Mass Ave intersection and down wide, poorly paved Columbia Street, bringing Dorchester similar quality to wealthier neighborhoods.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Improve the connectivity of the bike lanes on Mass Ave through this large and hazardous intersection, specifically continuing the protected lanes down Columbia street, which is very wide and has a poor road surface for biking.
Who it helps and why
The wealthy parts of Boston, the South End, Downtown, all have beautiful, repaved road surfaces and separated bike lanes, which help the community feel vibrant and vital. The same care and attention could help revitalize Dorchester. Biking reduces climate impacts from cars and vehicles, where impacts of climate change increasingly burden the underserved.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 23, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Columbia Road, Dorchester, 02125
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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