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Boston rolls out sweeping street-safety plan after cyclist’s death
local-politics1 month ago

Boston rolls out sweeping street-safety plan after cyclist’s death

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveils a six‑page plan to improve street safety after the death of cyclist Louisa Gag, including tougher truck-side guards, more durable barriers for bike lanes, a full review of the Tremont Street corridor, resumption of stalled safety projects, expanded community input, and a refreshed Vision Zero dashboard with monthly updates, while committing to faster, iterative design with outside advisors.

Boston vigil honors planner killed biking, pushes for faster street-safety action
local1 month 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.