Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Boston Bikes Update Report

For those of you who use or have interest in using bikes to get around, check out this event, hosted by the LivableStreets Alliance:

First Annual "Boston Bikes Update Report"

LivableStreets Alliance will host the 1st annual "Boston Bikes Report" by the city's Director of Bicycle Programs, Nicole Freedman.

When: Thursday, January 29, 7 pm
Where: Boston Public Library, main branch at Copley, Rabb Lecture Hall.

*This event is free and open to the public* The focus of the meeting will be on future steps needed to create the "world class bicycling city" that Mayor Menino has promised. There will be additional discussion about what could be done to significantly expand the cycling population -- and its political influence -- by attracting "traffic intolerant" bicyclists, read more.

2 comments:

laurenhat said...

"traffic intolerant bicyclists"? I'm not sure what that means, and a Google search doesn't reveal much...

Rosa said...

I think this refers to cyclists who are easily scared off by difficult or challenging traffic conditions.