March 2011 Blog Posts (6)

On Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 12:30-4:15 p.m., Bike Newton is sponsoring a city-wide NewtonSERVES community service project with the goal of improving off-road bike paths in Newton.  In order to ensure the enjoyment and safety of walkers and bikers, basic clearing of debris will be accompanied by pruning and thinning of trailside growth, as well as improvement of trail surface conditions through smoothing, redistribution of crushed rock, and marking of hazards. Specific trails to be…

Please come to this, it's always neat to think in terms of networks instead of just individual streets or intersections. Please take a look at a recent draft of the network, attached here.

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And here's the blurb from the city. See you…

Get in the mood for the spring biking season! Ferris Wheels Bike Shop and Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley bring you bike movie nights at Agassiz Community Center, 20 Child St., Jamaica Plain. All movies are Friday nights at 6:30pm. FREE. Popcorn and soda available. For more information on Free Friday Night Bike Movies, contact Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, 617-524-BIKE, or…

The first public meeting of the Forest Hills Casey Overpass Project is this coming Wednesday April 6th in the Agassiz School. This meeting will start with an Open House from 6:00-6:30, where the public can view display boards of the history of this area, current conditions, and other interesting info while having access to the project planners and engineers for one on one discussions. Following that will be a presentation by the planners and engineers, followed by time for questions. A…

Upcoming Events

Indoor Trainer Rides (three remaining)

Thursday, March 25, 6:30-8:00pm

Sunday, March 27, 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, March 31, 6:30-8:00pm

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Come get a head start on your spring training rides, or try out a trainer for the first time. This event is free, but you must RSVP to…

(Updated March 30 with plans attached, see below)

Just got this from Kyle over at the JPNDC. The flyer is attached below. Basically, they're re-working that whole intersection as part of the Jackson Square redevelopment. It should vastly improve the crosswalk across Centre that links the SWC path at Jackson Square. Right now, the crosswalk and ramps are narrow, and the T-station side is offset from the path such that you have to negotiate a tight turn, often…