Protect D Street eastbound bike lane
Resident asks for a separated or parking-protected eastbound bike lane on D Street, or action against double-parking, which forces cyclists into traffic along the retail stretch.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Eastbound bike lane should be separated or parking protected, or there should be any effort made to prevent illegal double-parking.
Who it helps and why
Bicycle users headed eastbound on D St. will be certain to encounter illegal double parking, usually multiple vehicles along this retail stretch, forcing them out into the road where they are likely to be hit by cars. All residents of the City deserve safety from being killed by cars. A protected lane would also improve safety for customers of these businesses getting into or out of their vehicles, which is also a regular occurrence. Similar to the recent improvements on A St.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 17, 2026
- Neighborhood
- South Boston Waterfront
- Place
- D Street, Boston, 02210
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
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