Physical barrier to protect cyclists at Boylston turn
Resident asks for a quick-build concrete barrier to stop left-turning cars from clipping cyclists waiting at the light on Boylston, where turning cars create crash risk.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Add a physical barrier (quick-build concrete) to prevent left-turning cars from clipping cyclists waiting for the light.
Who it helps and why
A high number of cars turning left on Boylston here will try to execute their left turn when the cyclist signal lights up green, creating the risk of a crash. Additionally, many cars cut this corner in a way that makes it very dangerous for a cyclist to wait in the most visible spot in the lane. Everybody deserves to be able to get around the most beautiful part of the City without being killed by a car.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 17, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Back Bay
- Place
- Arlington Street, Boston, 02116
- 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.
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