Parking-protected southbound bike lane
Resident suggests making the southbound bike lane parking-protected to stop constant double-parking that pushes cyclists into fast traffic near housing and a route to JFK/UMass.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Making the bike lane parking protected would be a low-cost way to reduce danger for cyclists heading southbound. The current arrangement leads to ever-present double-parking, forcing cyclists out into the very fast traffic of the road.
Who it helps and why
The nearby housing has a population of largely racial minorities. They deserve access to safe streets just as much as any other resident of the City. This is also a major thoroughfare for cyclists who are avoiding the equally-dangerous Andrew Square, especially those headed for JFK/UMass or the nearby grocery store.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 17, 2026
- Neighborhood
- South Boston
- Place
- Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, 02127
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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