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Boston to install protected bike lane at site of Louisa Gag's fatal crash
urban-planning7 days ago

Boston to install protected bike lane at site of Louisa Gag's fatal crash

Boston officials announced that construction will begin Tuesday on safety upgrades at the Tremont and Parker Streets intersection in Mission Hill, where city transportation planner Louisa Gag was killed by a truck in July. The project includes a parking-protected bike lane, new white paint for visibility, and restricted left turns. While the family of the victim expressed gratitude, they urged the city to act with greater urgency to meet its Vision Zero goals. Advocates called the move a positive step but demanded broader state legislation for truck safety.

Boston Overhauls Streets Cabinet Leadership After Cyclist's Death
local2 months ago

Boston Overhauls Streets Cabinet Leadership After Cyclist's Death

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is reshaping the Streets Cabinet after cyclist Louisa Gag's death, replacing interim chief Nick Gove with bike-advocate Chris Osgood and naming Tali Robbins interim chief of staff for the cabinet. Gove returns to deputy chief of streets with expanded oversight as an advisory group reviews cabinet structure. Wu also presses ahead with safety projects and a Blue Hill Avenue bus-lane plan, amid ongoing community feedback and criticism over pace of street safety improvements.

Boston vigil honors planner killed biking, pushes for faster street-safety action
local3 months ago

Boston vigil honors planner killed biking, pushes for faster street-safety action

Hundreds gathered at Boston City Hall Plaza to mourn Louisa Gag, a transportation planner killed while biking, and to demand expedited street-safety projects from city leaders. Mayor Wu pledged action—strengthened enforcement of bike-lane and crosswalk violations and plans to install or replace protected bike lanes—while Vision Zero groups and a broad open letter pressed for accountability and quicker delivery of safety infrastructure to prevent more traffic deaths.