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Bike lane on Commonwealth Avenue. Cyclists are advocating for safer bike lanes in Boston after three people were killed biking in Cambridge last year.

Cyclists, pedestrians concerned for their safety on city streets

By Grace Whinnery October 15, 2025
Cyclists and bike advocates in Boston and beyond are pushing for improved bike infrastructure, claiming current bike lanes are insufficient and endanger both bikers and pedestrians.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

In A Word: Walk slower, live longer

By Kim Schneider February 13, 2022
That’s the magic of the slow walk — you are focused on being, not doing, and through this effort time stretches out
East to West: September 21, 2020

East to West: September 21, 2020

By Justin Tang September 20, 2020

Good morning! This episode of East to West covers the inconsistency of compliance badge requirements in classrooms, delays at campus mailrooms, an unusual Massachusetts fire season, and more. FEATURING:...

Biker struck and killed near Bay State Road

By Daily Free Press Admin May 19, 2013

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle near Bay State Road Sunday afternoon, officials said. Boston Police Department Officer James Kenneally said a car hit the pedestrian near Beacon Street and...

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