From daiglodesign at hotmail.com  Mon May  1 09:32:33 2006
From: daiglodesign at hotmail.com (Marq Maru)
Date: Mon May  1 09:32:41 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
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Message-ID: <BAY112-DAV184385A9F75EAA1DEC2301D5B10@phx.gbl>

I like my fellow CM riders, but I take one look at them and I don't see very 
many of them digging in their wallets.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hays" <jjhays2@gmail.com>
To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] CM arrest today


> Hey all,
>
>    I was wondering if there was some sort of (for lack of a better phrase) 
> Ticket Defense Fund for Critical Mass rides. Yesterday was my first real 
> ride with you all (awesome), and my general impression was that you don't 
> often get hassled by the cops. But in those cases where someone does get 
> ticketed for blocking traffic (or for whatever), which is a service done 
> for the group's safety, I was wondering if you maybe had some kind of 
> procedure for donations or whatever to defray the cost of the ticket. A 
> $100 ticket can be costly for one individual, but if we have 100 riders on 
> any one day, and we pass around a coffee can for ticket costs at the next 
> ride, that's only a buck each if everyone decides to give, and we're 
> spreading the incidental burdens of the ride across all of us who benefit.
>
>             - John Hays
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From atheistrabbi at hotmail.com  Mon May  1 20:10:25 2006
From: atheistrabbi at hotmail.com (Anarchist Judaism)
Date: Mon May  1 20:10:35 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-DAV184385A9F75EAA1DEC2301D5B10@phx.gbl>
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Is tht supposed to be derogatory? Many people reached into their wallets to 
help reimburse the ABC's bail funds at the opera house party.


>From: "Marq Maru" <daiglodesign@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>Subject: Re: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
>Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 09:32:33 -0400
>
>I like my fellow CM riders, but I take one look at them and I don't see 
>very many of them digging in their wallets.
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hays" <jjhays2@gmail.com>
>To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:56 AM
>Subject: Re: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
>
>
>>Hey all,
>>
>>    I was wondering if there was some sort of (for lack of a better 
>>phrase) Ticket Defense Fund for Critical Mass rides. Yesterday was my 
>>first real ride with you all (awesome), and my general impression was that 
>>you don't often get hassled by the cops. But in those cases where someone 
>>does get ticketed for blocking traffic (or for whatever), which is a 
>>service done for the group's safety, I was wondering if you maybe had some 
>>kind of procedure for donations or whatever to defray the cost of the 
>>ticket. A $100 ticket can be costly for one individual, but if we have 100 
>>riders on any one day, and we pass around a coffee can for ticket costs at 
>>the next ride, that's only a buck each if everyone decides to give, and 
>>we're spreading the incidental burdens of the ride across all of us who 
>>benefit.
>>
>>             - John Hays
>>_______________________________________________
>>Boston Critical Mass mailing list
>>list@bostoncriticalmass.org
>>http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
>>To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
>>
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From rosenblum.jeff at gmail.com  Tue May  2 10:23:52 2006
From: rosenblum.jeff at gmail.com (Jeff Rosenblum)
Date: Tue May  2 10:24:01 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] METRO: biking in Boston 
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http://www.livablestreets.info/node/406

BIKE OVER TRASH TO SAVE ON GAS
By MIKE MENNONNO, letters@metro.us
May 2, 2006 -- Page 9

Click here to view a printable PDF of this article.
http://www.livablestreets.info/files/2may2006_metro_bikeovertrash.pdf

With T fares set to go up again, and not by a small increment, I?m more 
committed than ever to cycling as a viable alternative to cars and mass 
transit. Not only is it a greener way to get around, it?s a great cardio 
workout, and it?s cheaper and faster than the T. What more could you 
want? Since I started biking to work in the Back Bay from Dorchester, 
I?ve cut my morning commute time in half.

Sure, there are problems with cycling in Boston. The streets are not 
bicycle-friendly, for the most part, and neither are those using them. 
And not only are motorists a danger to cyclists, cyclists are a danger 
to each other. But part of the reason for this is the lack of dedicated 
bike lanes. Organizations like Livable Streets (www.livablestreets.info) 
are struggling to raise awareness of Boston?s enormous potential as a 
greener, more livable city, but it is an uphill battle, for sure.

I?ve noticed a lot of things about Boston I didn?t before I started 
cycling in the city every day. Something I?ve noticed anew, since my 
commute takes me through the South End, is the city?s rubbish problem. 
It isn?t just the South End, of course, but it?s there that it seems 
most visible. Riding through these beautifully gentrified neighborhoods 
the night before or the day of rubbish collection is like a trip to 
Fresh Kills Landfill. Rubbish spilling out of torn plastic bags piled 
high and strewn all over the sidewalk.

This is not a new problem, by any means, which is why the lack of a 
real, viable solution is so discouraging. Residents point to the 
ragpickers who make their way through the streets before the city?s 
rubbish and recycling trucks do, tearing open the bags in search for 
recyclables, and leaving a mess behind that brings animals to forage 
after them. But blaming the ragpickers ignores the simple fact that if 
residents were really recycling, the ragpickers would have nothing to 
pick out of their garbage. It?s a symbiotic relationship.

But the city?s ?rubbish rules? do nothing to discourage it. While the 
rubbish code states that ?There must be sufficient metal or durable 
plastic barrels for storing of refuse generated in building,? it 
contradicts this dictate on the very next line: ?Disposable 2-ply [or 
heavier] plastic bags may be used instead of trash barrels for curbside 
trash collection.? In short: you must use trash barrels, but you don?t 
have to. And a stroll through the South End on rubbish days will attest 
to the fact that no one does.

A couple years ago I took the utterly futile step of writing 
Commissioner Casazza, pointing out the absurdity of the city?s rubbish 
code, and got a rapid reply from an underling that read: ?Please contact 
Code Enforcement. They will send an inspector out and possibly fine the 
responsible parties.? The problem was, of course, precisely that no one 
was in violation of any code. Talk about rubbish.

MIKE MENNONNO is a freelance writer living in Dorchester.



From eew at postmaster.co.uk  Tue May  2 12:15:26 2006
From: eew at postmaster.co.uk (Ethan Woehrling)
Date: Tue May  2 12:15:34 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Bike over trash to save on gas
Message-ID: <PM.28403.1146586526@pmweb11.uk1.bibliotech.net>

(sorry about the previous mis-send)

Mike,

Living in a city with cycle lanes, I can promise you that they are only worthwhile once motorists give them the respect they deserve (ie worthless, since once motorists are aware of cycle lanes they might as well be asked to be aware of cyclists).

Here in Brum cycle lanes are either dangerously narrow, or so wide that cars don't stay out of them.  In Germany and the rest of mailand Europe they manage a good mix of off-road cycle tracks and on-road lanes, but these only work because motorists and pedestrians are considerate of cyclists (ie most drivers are also cyclists, there are lots of cyclists, and if you walk on a cycle track you will get run over by a cyclist).

The only "cycle friendly" initiatives that I have heard of, that could actually get more people cycling would be
*lower speed limits in built up areas - ie 20mph
*a London-style congestion charge
*a Paris style full-scale assault on the roads (halve the number of lanes, close some major routes to make a beach, and make some other major axes one-way roads)
*cycle friendly traffic enforcement (and more police cyclists)

Well I live in one of the worst cities for cycling in Europe, so I don't expect many of the above being implemented.  
__________________
Sure, there are problems with cycling in Boston. The streets are not bicycle-friendly, for the most part, and neither are those using them. And not only are motorists a danger to cyclists, cyclists are a danger to each other. But part of the reason for this is the lack of dedicated bike lanes. Organizations like Livable Streets (www.livablestreets.info) are struggling to raise awareness of Boston?s enormous potential as a greener, more livable city, but it is an uphill battle, for sure.


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From eew at postmaster.co.uk  Tue May  2 12:07:28 2006
From: eew at postmaster.co.uk (Ethan Woehrling)
Date: Tue May  2 12:15:44 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 2
Message-ID: <PM.28420.1146586048@pmweb11.uk1.bibliotech.net>

BIKE OVER TRASH TO SAVE ON GAS
By MIKE MENNONNO, letters@metro.us
May 2, 2006 -- Page 9

Click here to view a printable PDF of this article.
http://www.livablestreets.info/files/2may2006_metro_bikeovertrash.pdf

With T fares set to go up again, and not by a small increment, I?m more
committed than ever to cycling as a viable alternative to cars and mass
transit. Not only is it a greener way to get around, it?s a great cardio
workout, and it?s cheaper and faster than the T. What more could you
want? Since I started biking to work in the Back Bay from Dorchester,
I?ve cut my morning commute time in half.

Sure, there are problems with cycling in Boston. The streets are not
bicycle-friendly, for the most part, and neither are those using them.
And not only are motorists a danger to cyclists, cyclists are a danger
to each other. But part of the reason for this is the lack of dedicated
bike lanes. Organizations like Livable Streets (www.livablestreets.info)
are struggling to raise awareness of Boston?s enormous potential as a
greener, more livable city, but it is an uphill battle, for sure.


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From aac33 at comcast.net  Tue May  2 14:09:32 2006
From: aac33 at comcast.net (Anne Cushman)
Date: Tue May  2 14:14:39 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones 10th Annual Bike Party & Benefit
Message-ID: <4457A05C.5080405@comcast.net>

*REDBONES 10th ANNUAL BIKE PARTY & BENEFIT
and TOUR DE FRANCE TV VIEWING & BREAKFASTS*

*Davis Square, Somerville, MA --  Locals ride to Redbones each year for 
the annual Bike Party and Benefit which signals the unofficial start to 
the cycling season. * For 10 years, Redbones and several generous 
sponsors have supported two bicycle advocacy groups: New England 
Mountain Bicycle Association (www.NEMBA.org) and the Massachusetts 
Bicycle Coalition (www.MassBike.org) with a street party and raffle 
outside the restaurant at 55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville.  
 From a modest beginning of around 50 people gathered inside the 
restaurant to a party attracting hundreds, close to $20,000. has been 
raised for NEMBA and MassBike in the last four years alone.

*Traditionally held the first day of National Bike to Work Week, this 
year's party is on Monday, May 15 from 5:00 - 10:00 pm;  tickets are 
$15.00* and include Redbones fare and fixin's, a soft drink or beer from 
Harpoon, 2 raffle tickets, live music and, of course, Redbones popular 
free bicycle valet parking.   Additional raffle tickets may be bought 
for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00.  Drawing for the prizes begins at 7:30 PM.  
Since the party is outside on the street in front of Redbones, capacity 
is unrestricted  and all are welcome - from cyclists to pedestrians, T 
riders to Zipcar members - reservations are not necessary.  

*Redbones is the lead sponsor and donates all the food for the event. * 
Other sponsors make raffle donations of up to $200.00 each in goods and 
services.  Items range from bike equipment to clothes, memberships to 
subscriptions, up to the grand prize from Alternative Needs 
Transportation - a cargo bike similar to the custom made Rib Rider used 
by Redbones for dinner deliveries.  For a complete list of sponsors, 
including links to company web sites, visit 
www.redbones.com/bikeparty2006.html.   

*Redbones Sets the Stage for Tour de France Breakfasts
**Stage 10:  Wed, July 12 & Stage 15:  Tues, July 18 *
Join fellow cyclists for breakfast and to watch two mountain stages of 
the Tour de France.  $ 5.00 per person includes bicycle valet parking.
This year, we encourage everyone to organize morning rides into Davis 
Square. Arrive in time for breakfast, stay to watch the tour and ride to 
work - or another destination - when you choose.   

Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Somerville, MA, is open 7 days for lunch, 
dinner and late night dining.  For take out, delivery, and catering call 
617.628.2200 or visit www.redbones.com.  

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From axw at michelmores.com  Wed May  3 03:54:05 2006
From: axw at michelmores.com (Anne Wolfe)
Date: Wed May  3 08:36:32 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Bike over trash to save on gas
Message-ID: <A60B07D29312474C96A20E6A119F3B6F026EFA3C@michelmosrv10.michelmores.local>

 
Don't forget that in conjunction with the London Congestion Charge, they moved heavily (although they rapidly discovered not quite heavily enough!) to 1) expand the number of buses and other public transport (funding it through the congestion charge) and 2) a very heavy ad campaign to get people cycling through London.  And it did work.  Having come back to London after 15 years away, I'm constantly floored by the number of cyclists.  Used to be that no one cycled in London, and you'd have to be crazy to do it.  Now, they're everywhere, and they're increasing every day.  More than half our office cycles to work, and we're smug lawyers - exactly the sort of people you'd never expect to be cycling through London.  And because we do it, we've been able to convert other similar people to doing it.  Although the fact that it is now costs ?8 to drive into London (about $14), even if you don't stop, and a single on the Tube is ?3 ($5) to go one way through Zones 1-2, then biking looks a better alternative all the time.

Also, it should be noted that places like National Trust and English Heritage, when they do their guides for places, always include bike directions.  Very handy!
-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of Ethan Woehrling
Sent: 02 May 2006 17:15
To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
Subject: [*BCM*] Bike over trash to save on gas

(sorry about the previous mis-send)

Mike,

Living in a city with cycle lanes, I can promise you that they are only worthwhile once motorists give them the respect they deserve (ie worthless, since once motorists are aware of cycle lanes they might as well be asked to be aware of cyclists).

Here in Brum cycle lanes are either dangerously narrow, or so wide that cars don't stay out of them.  In Germany and the rest of mailand Europe they manage a good mix of off-road cycle tracks and on-road lanes, but these only work because motorists and pedestrians are considerate of cyclists (ie most drivers are also cyclists, there are lots of cyclists, and if you walk on a cycle track you will get run over by a cyclist).

The only "cycle friendly" initiatives that I have heard of, that could actually get more people cycling would be *lower speed limits in built up areas - ie 20mph *a London-style congestion charge *a Paris style full-scale assault on the roads (halve the number of lanes, close some major routes to make a beach, and make some other major axes one-way roads) *cycle friendly traffic enforcement (and more police cyclists)

Well I live in one of the worst cities for cycling in Europe, so I don't expect many of the above being implemented.  
__________________
Sure, there are problems with cycling in Boston. The streets are not bicycle-friendly, for the most part, and neither are those using them. And not only are motorists a danger to cyclists, cyclists are a danger to each other. But part of the reason for this is the lack of dedicated bike lanes. Organizations like Livable Streets (www.livablestreets.info) are struggling to raise awareness of Boston s enormous potential as a greener, more livable city, but it is an uphill battle, for sure.


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From ndescoteaux at mfa.org  Wed May  3 08:03:49 2006
From: ndescoteaux at mfa.org (Norman Descoteaux)
Date: Wed May  3 08:36:34 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones 10th Annual Bike Party & Benefit
Message-ID: <7B6B05D819CC334CA8F2B8E63CAD3946010E4127@mfaexch.mfa.org>

Rog
Ed & I are counting down the days for the bike ride on the 20th.  I'm
sure it'll be fun.
N
 
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From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Anne Cushman
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 2:10 PM
To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones 10th Annual Bike Party & Benefit
 
REDBONES 10th ANNUAL BIKE PARTY & BENEFIT 
and TOUR DE FRANCE TV VIEWING & BREAKFASTS

Davis Square, Somerville, MA --  Locals ride to Redbones each year for
the annual Bike Party and Benefit which signals the unofficial start to
the cycling season.  For 10 years, Redbones and several generous
sponsors have supported two bicycle advocacy groups: New England
Mountain Bicycle Association (www.NEMBA.org) and the Massachusetts
Bicycle Coalition (www.MassBike.org) with a street party and raffle
outside the restaurant at 55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville.
>From a modest beginning of around 50 people gathered inside the
restaurant to a party attracting hundreds, close to $20,000. has been
raised for NEMBA and MassBike in the last four years alone. 

Traditionally held the first day of National Bike to Work Week, this
year's party is on Monday, May 15 from 5:00 - 10:00 pm;  tickets are
$15.00 and include Redbones fare and fixin's, a soft drink or beer from
Harpoon, 2 raffle tickets, live music and, of course, Redbones popular
free bicycle valet parking.   Additional raffle tickets may be bought
for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00.  Drawing for the prizes begins at 7:30 PM.
Since the party is outside on the street in front of Redbones, capacity
is unrestricted  and all are welcome - from cyclists to pedestrians, T
riders to Zipcar members - reservations are not necessary.  

Redbones is the lead sponsor and donates all the food for the event.
Other sponsors make raffle donations of up to $200.00 each in goods and
services.  Items range from bike equipment to clothes, memberships to
subscriptions, up to the grand prize from Alternative Needs
Transportation - a cargo bike similar to the custom made Rib Rider used
by Redbones for dinner deliveries.  For a complete list of sponsors,
including links to company web sites, visit
www.redbones.com/bikeparty2006.html.   

Redbones Sets the Stage for Tour de France Breakfasts
Stage 10:  Wed, July 12 & Stage 15:  Tues, July 18 
Join fellow cyclists for breakfast and to watch two mountain stages of
the Tour de France.  $ 5.00 per person includes bicycle valet parking.
This year, we encourage everyone to organize morning rides into Davis
Square. Arrive in time for breakfast, stay to watch the tour and ride to
work - or another destination - when you choose.   

Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Somerville, MA, is open 7 days for lunch,
dinner and late night dining.  For take out, delivery, and catering call
617.628.2200 or visit www.redbones.com.  
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From: eew at postmaster.co.uk (Ethan Woehrling)
Date: Wed May  3 09:42:34 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] London Congestion Charge
Message-ID: <PM.32110.1146663745@pmweb5.uk1.bibliotech.net>

>Don't forget that in conjunction with the London Congestion Charge, they moved heavily (although they rapidly discovered not quite heavily enough!) to 1) expand the number of buses and other public transport (funding it through the congestion charge) and 2) a very heavy ad campaign to get people cycling through London. And it did work. 

I think that the bombing of the London Underground also played a part.  If you go to the C+ forum you see that many London commuters name the bombings as a reason why they started cycing.

>Having come back to London after 15 years away, I'm constantly floored by the number of cyclists. Used to be that no one cycled in London, and you'd have to be crazy to do it. Now, they're everywhere, and they're increasing every day. More than half our office cycles to work, and we're smug lawyers - exactly the sort of people you'd never expect to be cycling through London. And because we do it, we've been able to convert other similar people to doing it. Although the fact that it is now costs ?8 to drive into London (about $14), even if you don't stop, and a single on the Tube is ?3 ($5) to go one way through Zones 1-2, then biking looks a better alternative all the time.

Ah, the terrible effect of having "red" Ken in charge.  


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From axw at michelmores.com  Wed May  3 09:49:01 2006
From: axw at michelmores.com (Anne Wolfe)
Date: Wed May  3 09:46:25 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] London Congestion Charge
Message-ID: <A60B07D29312474C96A20E6A119F3B6F026EFA83@michelmosrv10.michelmores.local>

The bombings did increase ridership, but the very noticeable increase in
ridership from before the Congestion Charge was already present.  A lot
of people who started cycling after the bombings didn't keep it up too
long unfortunately.  But now that winter is over, more are coming back
to it.

And Ken Livingstone has zero input into Tube fares.  Congestion charge
rates, yes, Tube fares no. 

-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Ethan Woehrling
Sent: 03 May 2006 14:42
To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
Subject: [*BCM*] London Congestion Charge

>Don't forget that in conjunction with the London Congestion Charge,
they moved heavily (although they rapidly discovered not quite heavily
enough!) to 1) expand the number of buses and other public transport
(funding it through the congestion charge) and 2) a very heavy ad
campaign to get people cycling through London. And it did work. 

I think that the bombing of the London Underground also played a part.
If you go to the C+ forum you see that many London commuters name the
bombings as a reason why they started cycing.

>Having come back to London after 15 years away, I'm constantly floored
by the number of cyclists. Used to be that no one cycled in London, and
you'd have to be crazy to do it. Now, they're everywhere, and they're
increasing every day. More than half our office cycles to work, and
we're smug lawyers - exactly the sort of people you'd never expect to be
cycling through London. And because we do it, we've been able to convert
other similar people to doing it. Although the fact that it is now costs
8 to drive into London (about $14), even if you don't stop, and a single
on the Tube is  3 ($5) to go one way through Zones 1-2, then biking
looks a better alternative all the time.

Ah, the terrible effect of having "red" Ken in charge.  


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From david at massbike.org  Wed May  3 17:56:57 2006
From: david at massbike.org (David Watson)
Date: Thu May  4 09:51:47 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] MassBike May Update
Message-ID: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBCEBFGJAA.david@massbike.org>

It?s Bike Month ? When Thoughts Turn to MassBike



What can you do to help MassBike celebrate Bike Month?

  a.. Join MassBike today (and get your friends to join too!)
  b.. Donate to MassBike now and you?ll be entered to win a great bike from
Landry?s and Cannondale
  c.. Commute by bike


(To join MassBike or get commuter information, see links below)



To donate now, click here

http://www.active.com/donate/summer06



Save the Date: May 15 is Redbones BBQ?s Bike Week Kickoff Event



It?s been a tradition for 10 years: each May, throngs of cyclists gather at
Redbones BBQ in Somerville to start Bike Week off right, with delicious
barbecue and vegetarian options (tickets are $15), plus a raffle for amazing
bike prizes. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 15 from 5:00?10:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the event benefit MassBike and NEMBA. Redbones is located at
55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville.



Click here for MassBike?s Bike Week Information Page

http://www.massbike.org/events/bw2006/



Register Now for Bicycling 101 in Boston, Easthampton, Newburyport, and
Waltham



Want to improve your urban riding skills? MassBike?s Bicycling Skills
classes are a great way to take your cycling to the next level as spring
approaches. We have free evening classes (Introduction to Bicycle
Safety?this has tips even advanced cyclists will benefit from), and
day-long, on-bike classes on the weekends (Bicycling 101 for
beginning/intermediate cyclists, and Bicycling 201 for
intermediate/advanced). Our classes are taught by certified League Cycling
Instructors and cost $40 for MassBike members and riders from MassBike
partner rides, and $50 regular.



Bicycling 101 classes are coming up soon in Easthampton (Saturday, May 6);
Newburyport (May 13/15); Boston (Sunday, May 21); and Waltham (Saturday,
June 3). You can also sign up for 201 in Easthampton (Saturday, May 13) or
Boston (Sunday, June 25). From beginning to advanced cyclists, these classes
will help you ride faster, better, and safer!



To register for our upcoming classes, click here

http://www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm



Contact Your State Rep: Get our Bills out of House Ways and Means!



MassBike has two important bills currently stuck in House Ways and Means. We
need your help to get them out of the committee, so they can be voted on.
The two bills are the Bicyclists? Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (H.
1411), which organizes the state?s bicycling laws and requires that drivers
look before opening their car doors; and Safe Routes to School (H. 2121),
which would earmark a portion of transportation safety funds to help make it
easier for kids to bike and walk to school.



You can find out more information on the bills here:
http://www.massbike.org/projects/legislation.htm



Please call or email (calling is best!) your State Representative and ask
him or her to speak to Chairman DeLeo of House Ways and Means and Speaker
Sal DiMasi, and urge them to move MassBike?s bill along in the process.
Thank you.



Click here to find out who your State Representative is

http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php



Western Mass Ride of Silence: May 17



On May 17 at 7:00 p.m., the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and
roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent
procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling
on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road
with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and
sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.



To join the Western Mass Ride of Silence, meet at Pulaski Park in
Northampton at 6:45.



For more information about the Ride of Silence and other locations, click
here

http://www.rideofsilence.org

Somerville Historic Bicycle Ride: Saturday, May 20, 2006
Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission

Meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. on May 20 for a historic tour of Somerville.
The ride will be about 10 miles long and will visit historic sites and
buildings throughout the city.

(Rain date is Sunday, May 21, same time and location.)

Correction:  In a recent communication with our members, we inadvertently
omitted mentioning the Somerville Bicycle Committee?s leadership role in the
successful campaign for a bike parking ordinance. We congratulate the
Somerville Bicycle Committee for making this important measure a reality!

For more information about the Somerville Bicycle Committee, click here

http://www.ci.somerville.ma.us/Department.cfm?orgunit=BICYCLE



Interested in Urban Planning and Livable Cities? Congress for the New
Urbanism Meets in Providence in June



The Congress for the New Urbanism, an organization dedicated to building
livable, bikeable cities, is hosting its annual gathering from June 1-4 in
Providence, RI. This will be of particular interests to developers,
architects, planners, scholars, public officials, and others who care about
building great cities. Register before May 4 to save.



To register now and learn more, click here

http://www.cnuxiv.org/



Sign up for the Mass Red Ribbon Ride (August 12-13)



The Mass Red Ribbon Ride is a collaboration among AIDS organizations in
Massachusetts to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS. Funds raised will
be distributed among the beneficiary agencies providing a variety of
services to those living with HIV/AIDS throughout the state. This ride
donates $1/rider to MassBike to support bicycling advocacy.  Pictured here,
Red Ribbon Riders Dotty Corbiere and Stephen Smith take a break from their
training and let Boston Pedicab (http://www.bostonpedicab.com/) driver (and
Ride participant) Kelly Chase do the work.



Click here to register for the Mass Red Ribbon Ride

https://secure2.convio.net/aac2/site/SPageServer



Commute by Bike



Always wanted to try bike commuting, but didn?t know how to get started?



Click here for commuter information

http://www.massbike.org/skills/work.htm



Join MassBike



If you care about bicycling advocacy, you should be a MassBike member. All
year round, we are working across the state to improve bicycling conditions.
Whether you?re a commuter, recreational rider, or mountain biker, MassBike?s
advocacy efforts help make riding safer and better for you. Please join your
voice with 1850 other Bay State residents and become a member. We truly
appreciate it.



Click here to join MassBike

http://www.active.com/donations/campaign_public.cfm?key=massbike&CFID=749359
3&CFTOKEN=34423737
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From david at massbike.org  Thu May  4 17:13:02 2006
From: david at massbike.org (David Watson)
Date: Thu May  4 18:37:57 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] MassBike May Update
Message-ID: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBGECJGJAA.david@massbike.org>

MassBike May Update



It?s Bike Month ? When Thoughts Turn to MassBike



What can you do to help MassBike celebrate Bike Month?

  a.. Join MassBike today (and get your friends to join too!)
  b.. Donate to MassBike now and you?ll be entered to win a great bike from
Landry?s and Cannondale
  c.. Commute by bike


(To join MassBike or get commuter information, see links below)



To donate now, click here

http://www.active.com/donate/summer06



Save the Date: May 15 is Redbones BBQ?s Bike Week Kickoff Event



It?s been a tradition for 10 years: each May, throngs of cyclists gather at
Redbones BBQ in Somerville to start Bike Week off right, with delicious
barbecue and vegetarian options (tickets are $15), plus a raffle for amazing
bike prizes. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 15 from 5:00?10:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the event benefit MassBike and NEMBA. Redbones is located at
55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville.



Click here for MassBike?s Bike Week Information Page

http://www.massbike.org/events/bw2006/



Register Now for Bicycling 101 in Boston, Easthampton, Newburyport, and
Waltham



Want to improve your urban riding skills? MassBike?s Bicycling Skills
classes are a great way to take your cycling to the next level as spring
approaches. We have free evening classes (Introduction to Bicycle
Safety?this has tips even advanced cyclists will benefit from), and
day-long, on-bike classes on the weekends (Bicycling 101 for
beginning/intermediate cyclists, and Bicycling 201 for
intermediate/advanced). Our classes are taught by certified League Cycling
Instructors and cost $40 for MassBike members and riders from MassBike
partner rides, and $50 regular.



Bicycling 101 classes are coming up soon in Easthampton (Saturday, May 6);
Newburyport (May 13/15); Boston (Sunday, May 21); and Waltham (Saturday,
June 3). You can also sign up for 201 in Easthampton (Saturday, May 13) or
Boston (Sunday, June 25). From beginning to advanced cyclists, these classes
will help you ride faster, better, and safer!



To register for our upcoming classes, click here

http://www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm



Contact Your State Rep: Get our Bills out of House Ways and Means!



MassBike has two important bills currently stuck in House Ways and Means. We
need your help to get them out of the committee, so they can be voted on.
The two bills are the Bicyclists? Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (H.
1411), which organizes the state?s bicycling laws and requires that drivers
look before opening their car doors; and Safe Routes to School (H. 2121),
which would earmark a portion of transportation safety funds to help make it
easier for kids to bike and walk to school.



You can find out more information on the bills here:
http://www.massbike.org/projects/legislation.htm



Please call or email (calling is best!) your State Representative and ask
him or her to speak to Chairman DeLeo of House Ways and Means and Speaker
Sal DiMasi, and urge them to move MassBike?s bill along in the process.
Thank you.



Click here to find out who your State Representative is

http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php



Western Mass Ride of Silence: May 17



On May 17 at 7:00 p.m., the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and
roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent
procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling
on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road
with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and
sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.



To join the Western Mass Ride of Silence, meet at Pulaski Park in
Northampton at 6:45.



For more information about the Ride of Silence and other locations, click
here

http://www.rideofsilence.org

Somerville Historic Bicycle Ride: Saturday, May 20, 2006
Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission

Meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. on May 20 for a historic tour of Somerville.
The ride will be about 10 miles long and will visit historic sites and
buildings throughout the city.

(Rain date is Sunday, May 21, same time and location.)

Correction:  In a recent communication with our members, we inadvertently
omitted mentioning the Somerville Bicycle Committee?s leadership role in the
successful campaign for a bike parking ordinance. We congratulate the
Somerville Bicycle Committee for making this important measure a reality!

For more information about the Somerville Bicycle Committee, click here

http://www.ci.somerville.ma.us/Department.cfm?orgunit=BICYCLE



Interested in Urban Planning and Livable Cities? Congress for the New
Urbanism Meets in Providence in June



The Congress for the New Urbanism, an organization dedicated to building
livable, bikeable cities, is hosting its annual gathering from June 1-4 in
Providence, RI. This will be of particular interests to developers,
architects, planners, scholars, public officials, and others who care about
building great cities. Register before May 4 to save.



To register now and learn more, click here

http://www.cnuxiv.org/



Sign up for the Mass Red Ribbon Ride (August 12-13)



The Mass Red Ribbon Ride is a collaboration among AIDS organizations in
Massachusetts to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS. Funds raised will
be distributed among the beneficiary agencies providing a variety of
services to those living with HIV/AIDS throughout the state. This ride
donates $1/rider to MassBike to support bicycling advocacy.  Pictured here,
Red Ribbon Riders Dotty Corbiere and Stephen Smith take a break from their
training and let Boston Pedicab (http://www.bostonpedicab.com/) driver (and
Ride participant) Kelly Chase do the work.



Click here to register for the Mass Red Ribbon Ride

https://secure2.convio.net/aac2/site/SPageServer



Commute by Bike



Always wanted to try bike commuting, but didn?t know how to get started?



Click here for commuter information

http://www.massbike.org/skills/work.htm



Join MassBike



If you care about bicycling advocacy, you should be a MassBike member. All
year round, we are working across the state to improve bicycling conditions.
Whether you?re a commuter, recreational rider, or mountain biker, MassBike?s
advocacy efforts help make riding safer and better for you. Please join your
voice with 1850 other Bay State residents and become a member. We truly
appreciate it.



Click here to join MassBike

http://www.active.com/donations/campaign_public.cfm?key=massbike&CFID=749359
3&CFTOKEN=34423737
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From ccshan at post.harvard.edu  Fri May  5 11:15:18 2006
From: ccshan at post.harvard.edu (Chung-chieh Shan)
Date: Fri May  5 11:22:09 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <18A23432-4182-46C8-9153-C59B2B761BB2@adamshoop.org>
References: <BAY106-F3F57FE4BB84D408F92D75C3B00@phx.gbl>
	<18A23432-4182-46C8-9153-C59B2B761BB2@adamshoop.org>
Message-ID: <20060505151518.GA14518@reincarnation.eecs.harvard.edu>

On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all  
> motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.

It has been argued in court that the use of the phrase "motor vehicle"
rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a motor vehicle", is noting
that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor vehicle operators.  For
example, don't worry about not wearing a seat belt...

-- 
Edit this signature at http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
Make $$$ Fast!

Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time. In about a second
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From r.p.levy at gmail.com  Fri May  5 16:34:01 2006
From: r.p.levy at gmail.com (rob levy)
Date: Fri May  5 16:41:10 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <20060505151518.GA14518@reincarnation.eecs.harvard.edu>
References: <BAY106-F3F57FE4BB84D408F92D75C3B00@phx.gbl>
	<18A23432-4182-46C8-9153-C59B2B761BB2@adamshoop.org>
	<20060505151518.GA14518@reincarnation.eecs.harvard.edu>
Message-ID: <e52ec4270605051334y67d59c03uf9534efbc7fd7f5b@mail.gmail.com>

Somewhere in the grey area between Somerville and Cambridge there's a sign
that says Do Not Enter  -- Except Bicycles.  I've always been perplexed by
it because I never would have though twice about entering on my bicycle, and
it seems like conventional wisdom too.  I think there are thousands of other
places that need the "except bicycles" sign just to make it clear to drivers
that if they would simply ride a bike they could be free. They would
transcend the maze of one-way streets.

On 5/5/06, Chung-chieh Shan <ccshan@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
>
> On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
>
> It has been argued in court that the use of the phrase "motor vehicle"
> rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a motor vehicle", is noting
> that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor vehicle operators.  For
> example, don't worry about not wearing a seat belt...
>
> --
> Edit this signature at http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
> Make $$$ Fast!
>
> Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time. In about a second
> you will be making $$$ fast.
>
>
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From gh at bu.edu  Fri May  5 17:17:44 2006
From: gh at bu.edu (Greg Howard)
Date: Fri May  5 17:24:27 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <e52ec4270605051334y67d59c03uf9534efbc7fd7f5b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY106-F3F57FE4BB84D408F92D75C3B00@phx.gbl>
	<18A23432-4182-46C8-9153-C59B2B761BB2@adamshoop.org>
	<20060505151518.GA14518@reincarnation.eecs.harvard.edu>
	<e52ec4270605051334y67d59c03uf9534efbc7fd7f5b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <37d837350605051417q77f995d2q95a842aa4ba3e7ea@mail.gmail.com>

That particular sign is on Norfolk St, a one-way with a contraflow
bike lane.  It makes sense in certain cases.  One place I'd dearly
love to see a contraflow bike lane is on St. Mary's, crossing the Mass
Pike near BU.


greg


On 5/5/06, rob levy <r.p.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
> Somewhere in the grey area between Somerville and Cambridge there's a sign
> that says Do Not Enter  -- Except Bicycles.  I've always been perplexed by
> it because I never would have though twice about entering on my bicycle, and
> it seems like conventional wisdom too.  I think there are thousands of other
> places that need the "except bicycles" sign just to make it clear to drivers
> that if they would simply ride a bike they could be free. They would
> transcend the maze of one-way streets.
>
>
> On 5/5/06, Chung-chieh Shan <ccshan@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> >
>  On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
>
> It has been argued in court that the use of the phrase "motor vehicle"
> rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a motor vehicle", is noting
> that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor vehicle operators.  For
> example, don't worry about not wearing a seat belt...
>
> --
> Edit this signature at
> http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
> Make $$$ Fast!
>
> Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time. In about a second
> you will be making $$$ fast.
>
>
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> list@bostoncriticalmass.org
>  http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
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>
>
>
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--

Greg Howard, MPH, MS / <gh@bu.edu>
Department of Environmental Health
Boston University School of Public Health
From rnewman at thecia.net  Sat May  6 09:56:50 2006
From: rnewman at thecia.net (Ron Newman)
Date: Sat May  6 09:57:01 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Bicycle Tour of Historic Somerville - Saturday, May 20 
Message-ID: <55A922D0-8569-4E59-B9E0-2A00BA0B007C@thecia.net>

Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission for the 5th Annual Bicycle Tour of Historic
Somerville.   The ride starts on Saturday, May 20 at 10 am in the
parking lot of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue (just east of
School Street).   We'll ride for about 10 miles, and we should be
finished around 1 pm.

We'll visit historic sites throughout Somerville, including the
Prospect Hill Tower, the Old Powder House, the Somerville Armory,
and beautiful old houses all over the city.

If there is steady rain, we'll postpone the ride to Sunday, May 21,
same time and starting place.  For more information, contact Ron
Newman, 617-628-8895 or rnewman@theCIA.net .

From tjvitolo at bu.edu  Sat May  6 10:52:04 2006
From: tjvitolo at bu.edu (Thomas John Vitolo)
Date: Sat May  6 10:52:38 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <37d837350605051417q77f995d2q95a842aa4ba3e7ea@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY106-F3F57FE4BB84D408F92D75C3B00@phx.gbl>
	<18A23432-4182-46C8-9153-C59B2B761BB2@adamshoop.org>
	<20060505151518.GA14518@reincarnation.eecs.harvard.edu>
	<e52ec4270605051334y67d59c03uf9534efbc7fd7f5b@mail.gmail.com>
	<37d837350605051417q77f995d2q95a842aa4ba3e7ea@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1146927124.445cb81493b23@www.bu.edu>

Does anyone else feel that way about the St Marys St bridge?  I live right on
the corner and have been working with Brookline to provide better constituent
services for the neighborhood.

That bridge is tricky, because while it is technically in Brookline (the border
extends to, and includes, the sidewalk on the side nearer Kenmore Square), the
bridge is owned by the state.  The intersection and the road on the other side
of the hill is owned by Brookline, up to the crosswalk adjacenct to Comm Ave.

So, it would be tough to pull off, but I don't think impossible.  The question
is: is it something that many cyclists would like to see there?

 - stomv

Quoting Greg Howard <gh@bu.edu>:

> That particular sign is on Norfolk St, a one-way with a contraflow
> bike lane.  It makes sense in certain cases.  One place I'd dearly
> love to see a contraflow bike lane is on St. Mary's, crossing the
> Mass
> Pike near BU.
>
>
> greg
>
>
> On 5/5/06, rob levy <r.p.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Somewhere in the grey area between Somerville and Cambridge there's
> a sig> n
> > that says Do Not Enter  -- Except Bicycles.  I've always been
> perplexed b> y
> > it because I never would have though twice about entering on my
> bicycle, > and
> > it seems like conventional wisdom too.  I think there are thousands
> of ot> her
> > places that need the "except bicycles" sign just to make it clear
> to driv> ers
> > that if they would simply ride a bike they could be free. They
> would
> > transcend the maze of one-way streets.
> >
> >
> > On 5/5/06, Chung-chieh Shan <ccshan@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> > >
> >  On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> > > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow
> all
> > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> >
> > It has been argued in court that the use of the phrase "motor
> vehicle"
> > rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a motor vehicle", is
> noting
> > that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor vehicle operators. 
> For
> > example, don't worry about not wearing a seat belt...
> >
> > --
> > Edit this signature at
> > http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
> > Make $$$ Fast!
> >
> > Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time. In about a
> second
> > you will be making $$$ fast.
> >
> >
> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
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> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> >  http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > To unsubscribe email
> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > To unsubscribe email
> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> >
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Greg Howard, MPH, MS / <gh@bu.edu>
> Department of Environmental Health
> Boston University School of Public Health
> _______________________________________________
> Boston Critical Mass mailing list
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> http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
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> 



Thomas John Vitolo
Ph D Systems Engineering Candidate,
Boston University

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From rnewman at thecia.net  Sat May  6 12:08:07 2006
From: rnewman at thecia.net (Ron Newman)
Date: Sat May  6 12:08:30 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: one-way streets
In-Reply-To: <20060506160005.6F57BA0042@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060506160005.6F57BA0042@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <1AA23462-872D-4CBA-A256-BEE594E9558B@thecia.net>


On May 6, 2006, at 12:00 PM, bostoncriticalmass- 
request@bostoncriticalmass.org wrote:

> I think there are thousands of other
> places that need the "except bicycles" sign just to make it clear  
> to drivers
> that if they would simply ride a bike they could be free. They would
> transcend the maze of one-way streets.

I'd like to see such a sign on every residential one-way street.   
Here in Somerville, almost every one-way street is perfectly safe for  
two-way bicycle traffic.  The only exceptions I'd make are Bow Street  
and Somerville Avenue in Union Square, and Elm Street and Highland  
Avenue in Davis Square.


From jorach at gmail.com  Sat May  6 12:35:17 2006
From: jorach at gmail.com (Jason Orach)
Date: Sat May  6 12:42:29 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] St. Mary's St. bridge
Message-ID: <80c4704a0605060935j3e7ccb22vd79a9f441d8257b3@mail.gmail.com>

People ride both ways on that all the time, it's really not a problem.
There's always plenty of room on the side to go the wrong way, and
hundreds of people do it every day.
From lfpeters at gis.net  Sat May  6 18:50:11 2006
From: lfpeters at gis.net (Lee Peters)
Date: Sat May  6 18:50:01 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] (no subject)
Message-ID: <001d01c6715f$6e6da8b0$6564a8c0@Unit2>

This is artful, and has much in common with CM.


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From atheistrabbi at hotmail.com  Sun May  7 00:58:47 2006
From: atheistrabbi at hotmail.com (Anarchist Judaism)
Date: Sun May  7 00:58:57 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
In-Reply-To: <1146927124.445cb81493b23@www.bu.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY106-F889B484E085911CC21332C3AB0@phx.gbl>

I would definitely like to see that bridge made more bike-friendly. I'm not 
one to talk, however, for two reasons. 1) I don't believe in going through 
government channels for anything. 2) I'm a suicide rider, so I can't really 
talk about bike safety.

-Sholom


>From: Thomas John Vitolo <tjvitolo@bu.edu>
>Reply-To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>,Greg Howard 
><gh@bu.edu>
>Subject: Re: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
>Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 10:52:04 -0400
>
>Does anyone else feel that way about the St Marys St bridge?  I live right 
>on
>the corner and have been working with Brookline to provide better 
>constituent
>services for the neighborhood.
>
>That bridge is tricky, because while it is technically in Brookline (the 
>border
>extends to, and includes, the sidewalk on the side nearer Kenmore Square), 
>the
>bridge is owned by the state.  The intersection and the road on the other 
>side
>of the hill is owned by Brookline, up to the crosswalk adjacenct to Comm 
>Ave.
>
>So, it would be tough to pull off, but I don't think impossible.  The 
>question
>is: is it something that many cyclists would like to see there?
>
>  - stomv
>
>Quoting Greg Howard <gh@bu.edu>:
>
> > That particular sign is on Norfolk St, a one-way with a contraflow
> > bike lane.  It makes sense in certain cases.  One place I'd dearly
> > love to see a contraflow bike lane is on St. Mary's, crossing the
> > Mass
> > Pike near BU.
> >
> >
> > greg
> >
> >
> > On 5/5/06, rob levy <r.p.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Somewhere in the grey area between Somerville and Cambridge there's
> > a sig> n
> > > that says Do Not Enter  -- Except Bicycles.  I've always been
> > perplexed b> y
> > > it because I never would have though twice about entering on my
> > bicycle, > and
> > > it seems like conventional wisdom too.  I think there are thousands
> > of ot> her
> > > places that need the "except bicycles" sign just to make it clear
> > to driv> ers
> > > that if they would simply ride a bike they could be free. They
> > would
> > > transcend the maze of one-way streets.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 5/5/06, Chung-chieh Shan <ccshan@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> > > >
> > >  On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> > > > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow
> > all
> > > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> > >
> > > It has been argued in court that the use of the phrase "motor
> > vehicle"
> > > rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a motor vehicle", is
> > noting
> > > that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor vehicle operators.
> > For
> > > example, don't worry about not wearing a seat belt...
> > >
> > > --
> > > Edit this signature at
> > > http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
> > > Make $$$ Fast!
> > >
> > > Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time. In about a
> > second
> > > you will be making $$$ fast.
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> > Greg Howard, MPH, MS / <gh@bu.edu>
> > Department of Environmental Health
> > Boston University School of Public Health
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From turtle at zworg.com  Sun May  7 10:10:17 2006
From: turtle at zworg.com (turtle)
Date: Sun May  7 10:10:05 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws and
	regulations of the Commonwealth"
Message-ID: <7727.1147011017@zworg.com>

Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles". 
According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
for bicyclists are:

1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
safe).
2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same
lane (a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the
Bicyclists Bill of Rights and Responsibilities).
3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts "when
necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.

Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to
follow all traffic laws.  

Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give a
shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for
violating traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.

Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws. 
Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws. 
For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at
night, but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they
are definitely an excellent idea).

-Turtle




Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> 
> > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> >
> 
> I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all  
> motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> _______________________________________________


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From tammystroud at yahoo.com  Sun May  7 12:02:19 2006
From: tammystroud at yahoo.com (Tammy Stroud)
Date: Sun May  7 12:09:07 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] CM arrest today
Message-ID: <20060507160219.76907.qmail@web34111.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i'll tell you how i feel about that bridge

every time i ride over it i feel naughty becuase i'm
breakin the law and when i feel naughty i feel horny

so i would luv to have sex on that bridge sometime
during the ride if not with my boyfriend than with a
scul or courrier - no tri-athletes - eewe!

my feelings,

TAZ


-----Original Message-----
From:
bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org]
On Behalf Of Thomas John Vitolo
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 10:52
To: Boston Critical Mass; Greg Howard
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] CM arrest today

Does anyone else feel that way about the St Marys St
bridge?  I live right on
the corner and have been working with Brookline to
provide better constituent
services for the neighborhood.

That bridge is tricky, because while it is technically
in Brookline (the border
extends to, and includes, the sidewalk on the side
nearer Kenmore Square), the
bridge is owned by the state.  The intersection and
the road on the other side
of the hill is owned by Brookline, up to the crosswalk
adjacenct to Comm Ave.

So, it would be tough to pull off, but I don't think
impossible.  The question
is: is it something that many cyclists would like to
see there?

 - stomv

Quoting Greg Howard <gh@bu.edu>:

> That particular sign is on Norfolk St, a one-way
with a contraflow
> bike lane.  It makes sense in certain cases.  One
place I'd dearly
> love to see a contraflow bike lane is on St. Mary's,
crossing the
> Mass
> Pike near BU.
>
>
> greg
>
>
> On 5/5/06, rob levy <r.p.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Somewhere in the grey area between Somerville and
Cambridge there's
> a sig> n
> > that says Do Not Enter  -- Except Bicycles.  I've
always been
> perplexed b> y
> > it because I never would have though twice about
entering on my
> bicycle, > and
> > it seems like conventional wisdom too.  I think
there are thousands
> of ot> her
> > places that need the "except bicycles" sign just
to make it clear
> to driv> ers
> > that if they would simply ride a bike they could
be free. They
> would
> > transcend the maze of one-way streets.
> >
> >
> > On 5/5/06, Chung-chieh Shan
<ccshan@post.harvard.edu> wrote:
> > >
> >  On 2006-04-30T19:24:48-0400, Adam Shoop wrote:
> > > I think it's established elsewhere that
bicyclists must follow
> all
> > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> >
> > It has been argued in court that the use of the
phrase "motor
> vehicle"
> > rather than "vehicle", as in "The driver of a
motor vehicle", is
> noting
> > that bicyclists need not follow a law for motor
vehicle operators. 
> For
> > example, don't worry about not wearing a seat
belt...
> >
> > --
> > Edit this signature at
> > http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/ken/sig
> > Make $$$ Fast!
> >
> > Hold down your shift and 4 keys at the same time.
In about a
> second
> > you will be making $$$ fast.
> >
> >
> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
> > Version: GnuPG v1.4.3 (GNU/Linux)
> >
> >
iD8DBQFEW2wGzjAc4f+uuBURAnPrAKC9jqQqWwlF3m/syhCbIXsayfvlewCfTrf+
> > 3HGq6OTRgxOYAfdnuwlsKSQ=
> > =kvwz
> >  -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
> >
> >
> >
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>
> --
>
> Greg Howard, MPH, MS / <gh@bu.edu>
> Department of Environmental Health
> Boston University School of Public Health
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From list at moz.geek.nz  Sun May  7 18:59:57 2006
From: list at moz.geek.nz (list@moz.geek.nz)
Date: Sun May  7 19:06:47 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws and 
	regulations of the Commonwealth"
In-Reply-To: <7727.1147011017@zworg.com>
References: <7727.1147011017@zworg.com>
Message-ID: <1191.220.233.31.106.1147042797.squirrel@lyricnz.com>

> Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
> signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
> for bicyclists are:

So bikes are allowed on freeways? Most places there's also categories of
road where bikes are banned.

Moz

From turtle at zworg.com  Mon May  8 09:26:41 2006
From: turtle at zworg.com (turtle)
Date: Mon May  8 09:26:21 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws and
	regulations of the Commonwealth"
Message-ID: <9616.1147094801@zworg.com>



Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> > Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
> > signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> > According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> > http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
> > for bicyclists are:
> 
> So bikes are allowed on freeways? Most places there's also categories of
> road where bikes are banned.

As I said, "bicyclists must follow all state trafic laws, blah, blah,
blah, and SIGNS."  If there is a sign prohibiting bicycles on a limited
access highway, then no, bikes aren't allowed there.   Otherwise, the
road is open to bicycles.  Even Route 1 in Saugus.  Most cyclists won't
want to ride on a road with motorists who are going well over the 55 mph
speed limit, but they certianly have the legal right to do so.

Oh, and legally only limited access (with no driveways or crossroads,
and only on/off ramps) roads can have signs restricting bicyclists. 
There are a few roads on Martha's Vinyard that say "no bicycles" but
this is not legit.  

-Turtle

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From lilwong at bu.edu  Mon May  8 09:49:04 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Mon May  8 09:46:46 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	andregulations of the Commonwealth"
In-Reply-To: <7727.1147011017@zworg.com>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA69CWXOpR0UaRXNGev7Id38KAAAAQAAAA+0mKEd2T5E6KTiKp4qk81gEAAAAA@bu.edu>

I always wondered about #3. Technically CM would be breaking the law... 
But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.

-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
turtle
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:10 AM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
andregulations of the Commonwealth"

Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles". 
According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences for
bicyclists are:

1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
safe).
2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same lane
(a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the Bicyclists Bill
of Rights and Responsibilities).
3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts "when
necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.

Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to follow
all traffic laws.  

Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give a
shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for violating
traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.

Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws. 
Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws. 
For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at night,
but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they are
definitely an excellent idea).

-Turtle




Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> 
> > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> >
> 
> I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all 
> motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> _______________________________________________


----------------------------------
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From trevay at massbike.org  Mon May  8 11:35:59 2006
From: trevay at massbike.org (Tom Revay)
Date: Mon May  8 11:45:55 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	and regulations of the Commonwealth"
In-Reply-To: <9616.1147094801@zworg.com>
References: <9616.1147094801@zworg.com>
Message-ID: <200605081135590060.0E3C8AEE@localhost>

Turtle wrote:

>As I said, "bicyclists must follow all state trafic laws, blah, blah,
>blah, and SIGNS."  If there is a sign prohibiting bicycles on a limited
>access highway, then no, bikes aren't allowed there.   Otherwise, the
>road is open to bicycles.  Even Route 1 in Saugus.  Most cyclists won't
>want to ride on a road with motorists who are going well over the 55 mph
>speed limit, but they certianly have the legal right to do so.

I ride on the Providence Highway in Dedham pretty frequently.  This is a 4-to-6 lane divided surface road zoned for strip malls, big box stores, car dealerships, and every flavor of chain frypit known to These Here United States.   Yee-haw!

It's not so bad.  There are wide shoulders, and most lefts can be made turn-right-to-go-left jughandle-style.  The few that aren't have left-only turn lanes, and since motor vehicles tend to platoon into clumps as they lurch like the dry-heaves from red-light to red-light, it's not at all unusual to have a 200 foot gap between the speeding sedans.  That gives plenty of time to get into the left lane to make the turn.

In some places where limited-access highways have obliterated older roads through the same right-of-way -- typically in western states -- cyclists may ride on the highway.  Depending upon the frequency and conditions of approaches to the entrance and exit ramps in these places, this is or isn't so bad.  The stretches between exits might not make for pleasant riding, but they're usually graded, and the cyclist can ride well away from high-speed traffic.

In other places, "bicycle facilities" have been provided so that cyclists who previously rode on smooth surface roads throughout the year can now share narrow, hilly, winding paths with dogs, headphoned roller-bladers, little children, and other bipedal, quadripedal and wheeled flotsam, as traffic goes by on the nicely-graded adjacent Interstate.  A good example of this kind of path is detailed in John Allen's "Franconia Notch Bike Path Fiasco" page, at 
http://www.bikexprt.com/bikepol/facil/franconia/franconia.htm

.........................................Tom
From tammystroud at yahoo.com  Mon May  8 13:53:45 2006
From: tammystroud at yahoo.com (Tammy Stroud)
Date: Mon May  8 13:53:50 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic lawsand
	regulations of the Commonwealth"
Message-ID: <20060508175345.98150.qmail@web34105.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

You will be subject to MY LAWS - you're all sooo
naughty - think you're so cute running lights, going
down one ways, and takin up every lane

i'm gonna whip you on the next ride

and what's this about wide shoulders and smooth
surface - now i'm jealous - how dare u!

TAZ


Turtle wrote:

>As I said, "bicyclists must follow all state trafic
laws, blah, blah, 
>blah, and SIGNS."  If there is a sign prohibiting
bicycles on a limited
>access highway, then no, bikes aren't allowed there. 
 Otherwise, the
>road is open to bicycles.  Even Route 1 in Saugus. 
Most cyclists won't 
>want to ride on a road with motorists who are going
well over the 55 
>mph speed limit, but they certianly have the legal
right to do so.

I ride on the Providence Highway in Dedham pretty
frequently.  This is a 4-to-6 lane divided surface
road zoned for strip malls, big box stores, car
dealerships, and every flavor of chain frypit known to
These Here United States.   Yee-haw!

It's not so bad.  There are wide shoulders, and most
lefts can be made turn-right-to-go-left
jughandle-style.  The few that aren't have left-only
turn lanes, and since motor vehicles tend to platoon
into clumps as they lurch like the dry-heaves from
red-light to red-light, it's not at all unusual to
have a 200 foot gap between the speeding sedans.  That
gives plenty of time to get into the left lane to make
the turn.

In some places where limited-access highways have
obliterated older roads through the same right-of-way
-- typically in western states -- cyclists may ride on
the highway.  Depending upon the frequency and
conditions of approaches to the entrance and exit
ramps in these places, this is or isn't so bad.  The
stretches between exits might not make for pleasant
riding, but they're usually graded, and the cyclist
can ride well away from high-speed traffic.

In other places, "bicycle facilities" have been
provided so that cyclists who previously rode on
smooth surface roads throughout the year can now share
narrow, hilly, winding paths with dogs, headphoned
roller-bladers, little children, and other bipedal,
quadripedal and wheeled flotsam, as traffic goes by on
the nicely-graded adjacent Interstate.  A good example
of this kind of path is detailed in John Allen's
"Franconia Notch Bike Path Fiasco" page, at
http://www.bikexprt.com/bikepol/facil/franconia/franconia.htm

.........................................Tom
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From jorach at gmail.com  Tue May  9 17:55:41 2006
From: jorach at gmail.com (Jason Orach)
Date: Tue May  9 17:56:03 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] what
Message-ID: <80c4704a0605091455o70c7ef2co436afa0bd89fa3c6@mail.gmail.com>

"i'm gonna whip you on the next ride"

Did you get confused while writing that submission? This is "critical
mass" not "bondage and sado-masochism".
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From tammystroud at yahoo.com  Tue May  9 19:15:39 2006
From: tammystroud at yahoo.com (Tammy Stroud)
Date: Tue May  9 19:15:48 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] what
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yes i did get confused

you should punish me on St. Mary's bridge

TAZ
 

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"i'm gonna whip you on the next ride"

Did you get confused while writing that submission?
This is "critical
mass" not "bondage and sado-masochism".
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From novelbound at gmail.com  Wed May 10 02:38:26 2006
From: novelbound at gmail.com (Jess)
Date: Wed May 10 02:45:31 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	andregulations of the Commonwealth"
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> But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.

I thought this too for the longest time -- indeed, when I "learned" to bike
in city traffic by watching other bikers, running reds when traffic was
clear was one of the things I picked up on.

Then last month I got ticketed for running a red near Porter Square! (Noo!)
Yup, an official two-wheeled traffic violation.  After I got over my shock
at getting ticketed on a BIKE, it was funny.

I guess cars give me an equally hard time for running and for *not* running
reds (i.e. being in their way come the green light), so I might as well obey
that particular traffic law.  At least, on Mass Ave near Porter.

-Jess
(briefly delurking)

On 5/8/06, Justin Wong <lilwong@bu.edu> wrote:
>
> I always wondered about #3. Technically CM would be breaking the law...
> But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
> turtle
> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:10 AM
> To: Boston Critical Mass
> Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
> andregulations of the Commonwealth"
>
> Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
> signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences for
> bicyclists are:
>
> 1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
> safe).
> 2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same lane
> (a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the Bicyclists
> Bill
> of Rights and Responsibilities).
> 3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts "when
> necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.
>
> Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to
> follow
> all traffic laws.
>
> Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give a
> shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for violating
> traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.
>
> Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws.
> Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws.
> For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at night,
> but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they are
> definitely an excellent idea).
>
> -Turtle
>
>
>
>
> Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> >
> > On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> >
> > > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> > >
> >
> > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> > _______________________________________________
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> "One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal we
> seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal.  We must
> pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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From henrythehorrible at gmail.com  Wed May 10 08:32:03 2006
From: henrythehorrible at gmail.com (Tripp Hyde)
Date: Wed May 10 08:38:37 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	andregulations of the Commonwealth"
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Haha.  How much was the ticket?  Not the same amount as if you were
driving a car I hope?  They didn't ask for your license number did
they (if you have one)?

On 5/10/06, Jess <novelbound@gmail.com> wrote:
> > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
>  > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
>
>  I thought this too for the longest time -- indeed, when I "learned" to bike
> in city traffic by watching other bikers, running reds when traffic was
> clear was one of the things I picked up on.
>
>  Then last month I got ticketed for running a red near Porter Square! (Noo!)
>  Yup, an official two-wheeled traffic violation.  After I got over my shock
> at getting ticketed on a BIKE, it was funny.
>
>  I guess cars give me an equally hard time for running and for *not* running
> reds (i.e. being in their way come the green light), so I might as well obey
> that particular traffic law.  At least, on Mass Ave near Porter.
>
>  -Jess
>  (briefly delurking)
>
>
> On 5/8/06, Justin Wong <lilwong@bu.edu> wrote:
> > I always wondered about #3. Technically CM would be breaking the law...
> > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> ] On Behalf Of
> > turtle
> > Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:10 AM
> > To: Boston Critical Mass
> > Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
> > andregulations of the Commonwealth"
> >
> > Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
> > signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> > According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> > http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences for
> > bicyclists are:
> >
> > 1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
> > safe).
> > 2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same lane
> > (a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the Bicyclists
> Bill
> > of Rights and Responsibilities).
> > 3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts "when
> > necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.
> >
> > Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to
> follow
> > all traffic laws.
> >
> > Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give a
> > shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for violating
> > traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.
> >
> > Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws.
> > Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws.
> > For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at night,
> > but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they are
> > definitely an excellent idea).
> >
> > -Turtle
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org > wrote:
> > >
> > > On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> > >
> > > > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> > > >
> > >
> > > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> > > _______________________________________________
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------
> > "One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal we
> > seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal.  We must
> > pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King Jr.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > To unsubscribe email
> list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
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> >
>
>
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From rsarnold at gmail.com  Wed May 10 11:10:12 2006
From: rsarnold at gmail.com (Rob Arnold)
Date: Wed May 10 11:16:51 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	andregulations of the Commonwealth"
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References: <7727.1147011017@zworg.com>
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Message-ID: <dada885c0605100810t41313532pdf550eabe0e7cd30@mail.gmail.com>

Bike tickets in Cambridge are $20. I've gotten ticketed in Central Square
for the same thing. Generally, Cambridge police are more aggressive about
ticketing cyclists, it seems.

On 5/10/06, Tripp Hyde <henrythehorrible@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Haha.  How much was the ticket?  Not the same amount as if you were
> driving a car I hope?  They didn't ask for your license number did
> they (if you have one)?
>
> On 5/10/06, Jess <novelbound@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> >  > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
> >
> >  I thought this too for the longest time -- indeed, when I "learned" to
> bike
> > in city traffic by watching other bikers, running reds when traffic was
> > clear was one of the things I picked up on.
> >
> >  Then last month I got ticketed for running a red near Porter Square!
> (Noo!)
> >  Yup, an official two-wheeled traffic violation.  After I got over my
> shock
> > at getting ticketed on a BIKE, it was funny.
> >
> >  I guess cars give me an equally hard time for running and for *not*
> running
> > reds (i.e. being in their way come the green light), so I might as well
> obey
> > that particular traffic law.  At least, on Mass Ave near Porter.
> >
> >  -Jess
> >  (briefly delurking)
> >
> >
> > On 5/8/06, Justin Wong <lilwong@bu.edu> wrote:
> > > I always wondered about #3. Technically CM would be breaking the
> law...
> > > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> > > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > ] On Behalf Of
> > > turtle
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:10 AM
> > > To: Boston Critical Mass
> > > Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
> > > andregulations of the Commonwealth"
> > >
> > > Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic
> laws,
> > > signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> > > According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> > > http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
> for
> > > bicyclists are:
> > >
> > > 1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
> > > safe).
> > > 2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same
> lane
> > > (a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the Bicyclists
> > Bill
> > > of Rights and Responsibilities).
> > > 3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts
> "when
> > > necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.
> > >
> > > Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to
> > follow
> > > all traffic laws.
> > >
> > > Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give
> a
> > > shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for
> violating
> > > traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.
> > >
> > > Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws.
> > > Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws.
> > > For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at
> night,
> > > but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they are
> > > definitely an excellent idea).
> > >
> > > -Turtle
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------
> > > "One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal
> we
> > > seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal.  We must
> > > pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King Jr.
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > > To unsubscribe email
> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
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> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
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> >
> >
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> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
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From novelbound at gmail.com  Thu May 11 23:40:13 2006
From: novelbound at gmail.com (Jess)
Date: Thu May 11 23:40:20 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
	andregulations of the Commonwealth"
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On 5/10/06, Tripp Hyde <henrythehorrible@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Haha.  How much was the ticket?  Not the same amount as if you were
> driving a car I hope?


Only $20.

  They didn't ask for your license number did
> they (if you have one)?


Nope.  So that quip about "What are they going to do, raise my insurance
rate?" holds true.  They did ask for my drivers' license, though... hmm.

-Jess

On 5/10/06, Jess <novelbound@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> >  > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
> >
> >  I thought this too for the longest time -- indeed, when I "learned" to
> bike
> > in city traffic by watching other bikers, running reds when traffic was
> > clear was one of the things I picked up on.
> >
> >  Then last month I got ticketed for running a red near Porter Square!
> (Noo!)
> >  Yup, an official two-wheeled traffic violation.  After I got over my
> shock
> > at getting ticketed on a BIKE, it was funny.
> >
> >  I guess cars give me an equally hard time for running and for *not*
> running
> > reds (i.e. being in their way come the green light), so I might as well
> obey
> > that particular traffic law.  At least, on Mass Ave near Porter.
> >
> >  -Jess
> >  (briefly delurking)
> >
> >
> > On 5/8/06, Justin Wong <lilwong@bu.edu> wrote:
> > > I always wondered about #3. Technically CM would be breaking the
> law...
> > > But everyday I see cyclists blow through a red light when a cop is
> > > overlooking the street traffic and they don't seem to mind.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > [mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > ] On Behalf Of
> > > turtle
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:10 AM
> > > To: Boston Critical Mass
> > > Subject: [*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws
> > > andregulations of the Commonwealth"
> > >
> > > Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic
> laws,
> > > signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> > > According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> > > http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
> for
> > > bicyclists are:
> > >
> > > 1. Bicyclists are permitted to pass on the right (though it's not very
> > > safe).
> > > 2. Bicyclists are NOT permitted to ride next to eachother in the same
> lane
> > > (a stupid law that would be changed with the passage of the Bicyclists
> > Bill
> > > of Rights and Responsibilities).
> > > 3. Bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts
> "when
> > > necessary for safety", as long as you yield to pedestrians.
> > >
> > > Other than those excecptions, bicyclists are required by state law to
> > follow
> > > all traffic laws.
> > >
> > > Obviously, lots of people don't know this, and many others don't give
> a
> > > shit.  But reality is that you can get cited and prosecuted for
> violating
> > > traffic laws on your bike as you would in an automobile.
> > >
> > > Note, we're not talking about equipment laws here, just traffic laws.
> > > Obviously, different types of vehicles have different equipment laws.
> > > For example, bikes are required to have a white, front headlight at
> night,
> > > but aren't required to have any rear lights at all (though they are
> > > definitely an excellent idea).
> > >
> > > -Turtle
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Anarchist Judaism wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > The regulation does specify motor vehicle, though.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > I think it's established elsewhere that bicyclists must follow all
> > > > motor vehicular traffic laws except where noted.
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------
> > > "One day we must come to see that peace is not merely a distant goal
> we
> > > seek, but that it is a means by which we arrive at that goal.  We must
> > > pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King Jr.
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > > To unsubscribe email
> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > > To unsubscribe email
> > list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > >
> >
> >
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From david at massbike.org  Fri May 12 15:11:16 2006
From: david at massbike.org (David Watson)
Date: Fri May 12 15:12:00 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] MassBike Mid-May Update
Message-ID: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBMEIMGJAA.david@massbike.org>

It?s Bike Month & Bike-to-Work Week ? There?s No Better Time to Give to
MassBike



What can you do to help MassBike celebrate Bike Month?

  a.. Donate to MassBike now and you?ll be entered to win a great bike from
Landry?s and Cannondale
  b.. Join MassBike or renew your membership today
  c.. Commute by bike


(To join MassBike or get commuter information, see links below)



To donate now, click here

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RAIN OR SHINE: May 15 is Redbones BBQ?s Bike Week Kickoff Event



It?s been a tradition for 10 years: each May, throngs of cyclists gather at
Redbones BBQ in Somerville to start Bike Week off right, with delicious
barbecue and vegetarian options (tickets are $15), plus a raffle for amazing
bike prizes. Mark your calendars for Monday, May 15 from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the event benefit MassBike and NEMBA. Redbones is located at
55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville. THIS EVENT WILL GO ON RAIN OR
SHINE, SO DON?T LET A LITTLE RAIN KEEP YOU HOME!



Click here for MassBike?s Bike Week Information Page

http://www.massbike.org/events/bw2006/



Longwood Bike Night: Tuesday, May 16


The Children?s Sports Medicine Foundation invites you to attend their 2nd
Annual Longwood Bike Night at Children?s Hospital, Ender?s Auditorium, 320
Longwood Avenue, Boston, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Speakers will include Lyle J.
Micheli, M.D., Director of the Division of Sports Medicine, Children's
Hospital Boston, world renowned orthopaedic surgeon and cycling enthusiast,
and Vance Edwards-Orr of MassBike. Topics will include bicycle commuting,
current laws protecting cyclists, and pending legislation.



Pioneer Valley Chapter Scores a Victory!



Long-term commitment to grassroots advocacy DOES pay off: Pioneer Valley
chapter president James Lowenthal reports that after several years of
meetings and correspondence with MassHighway, the shoulders of the
newly-widened Route 9 in Hadley will be 4 feet wide rather than 2-1/2 feet
as originally planned. The new 4-foot shoulders will be much more
bike-friendly than the original narrow shoulders on this busy highway, which
carries more than 40,000 vehicles per day. The additional width will come
from reducing the two motor vehicle travel lanes in each direction from
11-1/2 and 12 feet wide to 11 feet wide each. This change is consistent with
the new Highway Design Manual, which MassBike was instrumental in creating.
Congratulations to the Pioneer Valley chapter, and thanks to MassHighway!



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Bicycling 101 classes are coming up soon in Boston (Sunday, May 21) and
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From aac33 at comcast.net  Sun May 14 14:36:05 2006
From: aac33 at comcast.net (Anne Cushman)
Date: Sun May 14 14:36:25 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones Bike Party Postponed
Message-ID: <44677895.40705@comcast.net>

Hi All:

Redbones Bike Party & Benefit scheduled for tomorrow, May 15, is being 
postponed due to forces of nature - which may come as no surprise! 
Cyclists are a hardy lot, but this weather is sure to limit attendance 
and we want big attendance since the goal of the event - in addition to 
having fun - is to raise money for MassBike and NEMBA! 
The new date will be posted soon at www.redbones.com/news.html. 
Put it on your calendar & ride by!

See you at the party,
The Crew at Redbones

PS: This year, there are more sponsors & more prizes.
Check it out - www.redbones.com/bikeparty2006.html
From david at massbike.org  Mon May 15 11:00:14 2006
From: david at massbike.org (David Watson)
Date: Mon May 15 11:00:45 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] RedBones Party -- POSTPONED
Message-ID: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBGEKJGJAA.david@massbike.org>

Breaking News ... RedBones Party Postponed ... Stay Tuned for Details

Due to the extraordinary amount of rainfall, and despite everyone's best
intentions to go ahead rain or shine, the RedBones Bike Party & Benefit
scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

We will let you know as soon as a new date is set. Whenever it is, it will
be an awesome party, with great food & drink, a prize-filled raffle, crowds
of like-minded bike nuts, and the opportunity to support MassBike and NEMBA.

Click here for the latest information about the party
http://www.redbones.com/bikeparty2006.html
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From vicki at nyu.edu  Mon May 15 12:41:11 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Mon May 15 12:41:17 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 14
In-Reply-To: <20060515160010.64AD1A00DD@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060515160010.64AD1A00DD@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <f462d63368e5.446876e7@mail.nyu.edu>

Ehh, even though I've HAD IT with the rain, I'm glad it postponed the
event as I was not able to make it out tonite.

Haven't been seeing too many cyclists out and about in the rain. Someone
should organize a State Of Emergency ride, where we all go for a ride
prepared to be soaked to the bone. It's Bike To Work Week and I'm bummed
that it's just the most inopportune weather for doing so.

-V

----- Original Message -----
> Hi All:
> 
> Redbones Bike Party & Benefit scheduled for tomorrow, May 15, is 
> being 
> postponed due to forces of nature - which may come as no surprise! 
> Cyclists are a hardy lot, but this weather is sure to limit 
> attendance 
> and we want big attendance since the goal of the event - in 
> addition to 
> having fun - is to raise money for MassBike and NEMBA! 
> The new date will be posted soon at www.redbones.com/news.html. 
> Put it on your calendar & ride by!



--

Vicki G. Siolos
vicki@nyu.edu
917.328.9737
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
From thouis at csail.mit.edu  Mon May 15 12:57:02 2006
From: thouis at csail.mit.edu (Thouis (Ray) Jones)
Date: Mon May 15 13:04:26 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 14
In-Reply-To: <f462d63368e5.446876e7@mail.nyu.edu>
References: <20060515160010.64AD1A00DD@bostoncoop.net>
	<f462d63368e5.446876e7@mail.nyu.edu>
Message-ID: <6c17e6f50605150957i372e2526i9dd0de63a7e679ec@mail.gmail.com>

No kidding.  My son (3 years old, rides in the trailer) and I were
stoked for the free breakfasts.  And the biking fun.  But mostly the
breakfasts, since we bike anyway.

Of course, he thinks we should still be biking.  "A little cold water
never hurt anyone!  And pedal faster!"  Perhaps I should just
waterproof the trailer and suck it up...

Ray Jones



On 5/15/06, Vicki Siolos <vicki@nyu.edu> wrote:
> Ehh, even though I've HAD IT with the rain, I'm glad it postponed the
> event as I was not able to make it out tonite.
>
> Haven't been seeing too many cyclists out and about in the rain. Someone
> should organize a State Of Emergency ride, where we all go for a ride
> prepared to be soaked to the bone. It's Bike To Work Week and I'm bummed
> that it's just the most inopportune weather for doing so.
>
> -V
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Hi All:
> >
> > Redbones Bike Party & Benefit scheduled for tomorrow, May 15, is
> > being
> > postponed due to forces of nature - which may come as no surprise!
> > Cyclists are a hardy lot, but this weather is sure to limit
> > attendance
> > and we want big attendance since the goal of the event - in
> > addition to
> > having fun - is to raise money for MassBike and NEMBA!
> > The new date will be posted soon at www.redbones.com/news.html.
> > Put it on your calendar & ride by!
>
>
>
> --
>
> Vicki G. Siolos
> vicki@nyu.edu
> 917.328.9737
> onwardcharles.blogspot.com
>
> "weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
> occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
> _______________________________________________
> Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
>
From turtle at zworg.com  Mon May 15 18:22:38 2006
From: turtle at zworg.com (turtle)
Date: Mon May 15 18:21:37 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] There is no bad weather just bad clothes!
Message-ID: <29042.1147731758@zworg.com>

A raincoat, a baseball hat under the helmet, and a change of clothes in
a plastic bag is really all you need for this kind of weather.  

I had the bike parking rack mostly to myself today, which was a bonus.

-Turtle


Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> No kidding.  My son (3 years old, rides in the trailer) and I were
> stoked for the free breakfasts.  And the biking fun.  But mostly the
> breakfasts, since we bike anyway.
> 
> Of course, he thinks we should still be biking.  "A little cold water
> never hurt anyone!  And pedal faster!"  Perhaps I should just
> waterproof the trailer and suck it up...
> 
> Ray Jones
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/15/06, Vicki Siolos <vicki@nyu.edu> wrote:
> > Ehh, even though I've HAD IT with the rain, I'm glad it postponed the
> > event as I was not able to make it out tonite.
> >
> > Haven't been seeing too many cyclists out and about in the rain. Someone
> > should organize a State Of Emergency ride, where we all go for a ride
> > prepared to be soaked to the bone. It's Bike To Work Week and I'm bummed
> > that it's just the most inopportune weather for doing so.
> >
> > -V
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > Hi All:
> > >
> > > Redbones Bike Party & Benefit scheduled for tomorrow, May 15, is
> > > being
> > > postponed due to forces of nature - which may come as no surprise!
> > > Cyclists are a hardy lot, but this weather is sure to limit
> > > attendance
> > > and we want big attendance since the goal of the event - in
> > > addition to
> > > having fun - is to raise money for MassBike and NEMBA!
> > > The new date will be posted soon at www.redbones.com/news.html.
> > > Put it on your calendar & ride by!
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Vicki G. Siolos
> > vicki@nyu.edu
> > 917.328.9737
> > onwardcharles.blogspot.com
> >
> > "weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
> > occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> > To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
> >
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From noamosband at yahoo.com  Tue May 16 10:17:26 2006
From: noamosband at yahoo.com (Noam A. Osband)
Date: Tue May 16 10:24:31 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
In-Reply-To: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBMEIMGJAA.david@massbike.org>
Message-ID: <20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com>

Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a break in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, the Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me thinking....
   
  Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road with few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
   
  Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
   
  noam

		
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From atheistrabbi at hotmail.com  Tue May 16 11:57:07 2006
From: atheistrabbi at hotmail.com (Anarchist Judaism)
Date: Tue May 16 11:57:17 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
In-Reply-To: <20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY106-F21DD3CF1B0428DEF805476C3A00@phx.gbl>

I concur. I think it would be great to meet up at about 2 am, ride until 
about 4, and then everyone can come over to my place for pancakes and 
coffee.

-Sholom


>From: "Noam A. Osband" <noamosband@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
>Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 07:17:26 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a break 
>in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, the 
>Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me thinking....
>
>   Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and 
>impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road with few 
>cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at night, 
>the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
>
>   Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
>
>   noam
>
>
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From jjhays2 at gmail.com  Tue May 16 12:11:47 2006
From: jjhays2 at gmail.com (John Hays)
Date: Tue May 16 12:18:37 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
In-Reply-To: <BAY106-F21DD3CF1B0428DEF805476C3A00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY106-F21DD3CF1B0428DEF805476C3A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4469F9C3.7010004@gmail.com>

Sounds like a lot of fun and a great way to build community. I'd 
definitely be down for it.

- John


Anarchist Judaism wrote:

> I concur. I think it would be great to meet up at about 2 am, ride 
> until about 4, and then everyone can come over to my place for 
> pancakes and coffee.
>
> -Sholom
>
>
>> From: "Noam A. Osband" <noamosband@yahoo.com>
>> Reply-To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>> To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>> Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
>> Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 07:17:26 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>> Last night I decided enough was enough. I went for a ride during a 
>> break in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, 
>> downtown, the Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also 
>> got me thinking....
>>
>> Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and 
>> impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road 
>> with few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. 
>> And at night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
>>
>> Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
>>
>> noam
>>
>>
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>> rates.
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>
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From bailey.p at neu.edu  Tue May 16 12:53:50 2006
From: bailey.p at neu.edu (Peter D Bailey)
Date: Tue May 16 12:53:54 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Night ride
Message-ID: <8075431.1147798430123.JavaMail.bailey.p@neu.edu>

I concur, and I offer fruit-based toppings for those pancakes.
From vicki at nyu.edu  Tue May 16 13:14:50 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Tue May 16 13:14:55 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 15
In-Reply-To: <20060516160009.AD762A013C@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060516160009.AD762A013C@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d55bd31d14bf.4469d04a@mail.nyu.edu>

Yes yes yes! Late nite rides are the absolute best, and you can
definitely sign me up for this. If you feel like passing around info via
e-mail, feel free to add this e-mail addy to that.

Thnx,
V

----- Original Message -----
> Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a 
> break in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, 
> downtown, the Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It 
> also got me thinking....
>   
>  Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and 
> impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road 
> with few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and 
> bustle. And at night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
>   
>  Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
>   
>  noam
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 11:57:07 -0400
> From: "Anarchist Judaism" <atheistrabbi@hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
> To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> Message-ID: <BAY106-F21DD3CF1B0428DEF805476C3A00@phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
> 
> I concur. I think it would be great to meet up at about 2 am, ride 
> until 
> about 4, and then everyone can come over to my place for pancakes 
> and 
> coffee.
> 
> -Sholom


--

Vicki G. Siolos
vicki@nyu.edu
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
From brorfred at gmail.com  Tue May 16 13:19:26 2006
From: brorfred at gmail.com (Bror Jonsson)
Date: Tue May 16 13:26:38 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 15
In-Reply-To: <d55bd31d14bf.4469d04a@mail.nyu.edu>
References: <20060516160009.AD762A013C@bostoncoop.net>
	<d55bd31d14bf.4469d04a@mail.nyu.edu>
Message-ID: <684BCA2E-C7D8-49B8-80A2-C171B3741B40@gmail.com>


I am definetely game on doing some late night rides as well! (Have  
been lurking on the mailing list since I ran into you guys last  
Critical Mass, great stuff!!!)

:-)Bror

On 16 maj 2006, at 13.14, Vicki Siolos wrote:

> Yes yes yes! Late nite rides are the absolute best, and you can
> definitely sign me up for this. If you feel like passing around  
> info via
> e-mail, feel free to add this e-mail addy to that.
>
> Thnx,
> V
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a
>> break in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade,
>> downtown, the Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It
>> also got me thinking....
>>
>>  Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and
>> impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road
>> with few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and
>> bustle. And at night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
>>
>>  Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
>>
>>  noam
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 11:57:07 -0400
>> From: "Anarchist Judaism" <atheistrabbi@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: RE: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
>> To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
>> Message-ID: <BAY106-F21DD3CF1B0428DEF805476C3A00@phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>>
>> I concur. I think it would be great to meet up at about 2 am, ride
>> until
>> about 4, and then everyone can come over to my place for pancakes
>> and
>> coffee.
>>
>> -Sholom
>
>
> --
>
> Vicki G. Siolos
> vicki@nyu.edu
> onwardcharles.blogspot.com
>
> "weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
> occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
> _______________________________________________
> Boston Critical Mass mailing list
> list@bostoncriticalmass.org
> http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
> To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org

From atheistrabbi at hotmail.com  Tue May 16 14:02:27 2006
From: atheistrabbi at hotmail.com (Anarchist Judaism)
Date: Tue May 16 14:02:46 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 15
In-Reply-To: <684BCA2E-C7D8-49B8-80A2-C171B3741B40@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY106-F31D323BC8474608C4608C1C3A00@phx.gbl>

How do people feel about doing it the first weekend of June?

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From anna_venishnick at hotmail.com  Tue May 16 15:02:45 2006
From: anna_venishnick at hotmail.com (anna venishnick)
Date: Tue May 16 15:02:54 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Night ride
In-Reply-To: <8075431.1147798430123.JavaMail.bailey.p@neu.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY115-F238B472D8EA81127C95B3790A00@phx.gbl>

I'm also in for a night ride.


From js at jarrettsloan.com  Tue May 16 14:59:32 2006
From: js at jarrettsloan.com (js@jarrettsloan.com)
Date: Tue May 16 15:07:24 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
In-Reply-To: <20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com>
References: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBMEIMGJAA.david@massbike.org>
	<20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <13127.67.108.219.66.1147805972.squirrel@67.108.219.66>

I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the
time, to do it on purpose would be great.


> Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a break
> in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, the
> Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me
> thinking....
>
>   Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and
> impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road with
> few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at
> night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
>
>   Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
>
>   noam
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> rates._______________________________________________
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From kellyir at bc.edu  Tue May 16 16:05:15 2006
From: kellyir at bc.edu (Eamonn Kelly)
Date: Tue May 16 16:05:21 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
In-Reply-To: <13127.67.108.219.66.1147805972.squirrel@67.108.219.66>
References: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBMEIMGJAA.david@massbike.org>
	<20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com>
	<13127.67.108.219.66.1147805972.squirrel@67.108.219.66>
Message-ID: <web-9238332@be1.bc.edu>

i won't be able to attend due to my end of college week of extravaganza.  but i highly recommend swinging by christian science plaza.  i used to ride through there around 2am a lot a couple summers ago when i lived in the south end.  it's really peaceful.

also bridges that time of night are great.

damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year? 


 |  On Tue, 16 May 2006 14:59:32 -0400 (EDT)
 |  js@jarrettsloan.com wrote:
 |  I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the
 |  time, to do it on purpose would be great.
 |  
 |  
 |  > Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a break
 |  > in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, the
 |  > Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me
 |  > thinking....
 |  >
 |  >   Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and
 |  > impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road with
 |  > few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at
 |  > night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
 |  >
 |  >   Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
 |  >
 |  >   noam
 |  >
 |  >
 |  > ---------------------------------
 |  > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger?s low  PC-to-Phone call
 |  > rates._______________________________________________
 |  > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
 |  > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
 |  > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
 |  > To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
 |  
 |  
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From lfpeters at gis.net  Tue May 16 16:16:11 2006
From: lfpeters at gis.net (Lee Peters)
Date: Tue May 16 16:15:59 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
References: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBMEIMGJAA.david@massbike.org><20060516141726.81046.qmail@web60817.mail.yahoo.com><13127.67.108.219.66.1147805972.squirrel@67.108.219.66>
	<web-9238332@be1.bc.edu>
Message-ID: <015201c67925$9314c2c0$6564a8c0@Unit2>

I don't want to undo the success of this potential happening.  Boston's 
Midnight Ride has been happening each August for at least 11 years.  It is 
ride from 11pm to 6am, starting with about 100 bikes, a map, and a leader 
that talks about architecture and urbanism.  I will remind you again in 
August.

I am sure your ride in June will be just as successful.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eamonn Kelly" <kellyir@bc.edu>
To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding


i won't be able to attend due to my end of college week of extravaganza. 
but i highly recommend swinging by christian science plaza.  i used to ride 
through there around 2am a lot a couple summers ago when i lived in the 
south end.  it's really peaceful.

also bridges that time of night are great.

damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year?


 |  On Tue, 16 May 2006 14:59:32 -0400 (EDT)
 |  js@jarrettsloan.com wrote:
 |  I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the
 |  time, to do it on purpose would be great.
 |
 |
 |  > Last night I decided enough was enough.  I went for a ride during a 
break
 |  > in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, 
the
 |  > Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me
 |  > thinking....
 |  >
 |  >   Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and
 |  > impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road 
with
 |  > few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at
 |  > night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
 |  >
 |  >   Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
 |  >
 |  >   noam
 |  >
 |  >
 |  > ---------------------------------
 |  > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low  PC-to-Phone call
 |  > rates._______________________________________________
 |  > Boston Critical Mass mailing list
 |  > list@bostoncriticalmass.org
 |  > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
 |  > To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org
 |
 |
 |  _______________________________________________
 |  Boston Critical Mass mailing list
 |  list@bostoncriticalmass.org
 |  http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list
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From ljohnson53 at comcast.net  Tue May 16 16:27:34 2006
From: ljohnson53 at comcast.net (ljohnson53@comcast.net)
Date: Tue May 16 16:32:47 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
Message-ID: <051620062027.29331.446A35B600048B4C000072932200761064CCCA02019C0208010604@comcast.net>


Hi,
I am new to the BCM blog but the night time ride thru the city caught my fancy.  I think it's a great idea and want to be included.  How do we go about setting up a time and place to meet?  LJ
--
 
Jamaica Plain, Ma 02130 


-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Lee Peters" <lfpeters@gis.net> 

> I don't want to undo the success of this potential happening. Boston's 
> Midnight Ride has been happening each August for at least 11 years. It is 
> ride from 11pm to 6am, starting with about 100 bikes, a map, and a leader 
> that talks about architecture and urbanism. I will remind you again in 
> August. 
> 
> I am sure your ride in June will be just as successful. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eamonn Kelly" 
> To: "Boston Critical Mass" 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:05 PM 
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding 
> 
> 
> i won't be able to attend due to my end of college week of extravaganza. 
> but i highly recommend swinging by christian science plaza. i used to ride 
> through there around 2am a lot a couple summers ago when i lived in the 
> south end. it's really peaceful. 
> 
> also bridges that time of night are great. 
> 
> damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year? 
> 
> 
> | On Tue, 16 May 2006 14:59:32 -0400 (EDT) 
> | js@jarrettsloan.com wrote: 
> | I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the 
> | time, to do it on purpose would be great. 
> | 
> | 
> | > Last night I decided enough was enough. I went for a ride during a 
> break 
> | > in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown, 
> the 
> | > Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me 
> | > thinking.... 
> | > 
> | > Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional and 
> | > impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road 
> with 
> | > few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at 
> | > night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for. 
> | > 
> | > Anybody want to do a late night ride next week? 
> | > 
> | > noam 
> | > 
> | > 
> | > --------------------------------- 
> | > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call 
> | > rates._______________________________________________ 
> | > Boston Critical Mass mailing list 
> | > list@bostoncriticalmass.org 
> | > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list 
> | > To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org 
> | 
> | 
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> 
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From noamosband at yahoo.com  Tue May 16 16:50:33 2006
From: noamosband at yahoo.com (Noam A. Osband)
Date: Tue May 16 16:50:38 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
In-Reply-To: <051620062027.29331.446A35B600048B4C000072932200761064CCCA02019C0208010604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20060516205033.97507.qmail@web60822.mail.yahoo.com>

I think that anyone who is interested in nighttime riding should email me and I will setup a listserve and we can arrange a weekly time and date to do this.
   
  That being said......
   
  I'm heading out of town tomorrow till Sunday and I want to get in one last ride and I imagine Boston will be covered in another beautiful, misty glow tonight so.....if anyone is interested in riding tonight, let's meet at the Cambridge end of the Weeks footbridge along the Charles River at midnight and get in a few good hours. I'll be there at midnight. I imagine I'll be the only bike. Hopefully people will show up. If people do and you want to come but you arrive late, my cell is 870-816-5057 and I'll have it on me.
   
  See you tonight!,
  noam

		
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From dimitrik at gmail.com  Tue May 16 16:54:07 2006
From: dimitrik at gmail.com (Dimitri Kountourogianni)
Date: Tue May 16 17:01:14 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
In-Reply-To: <20060516205033.97507.qmail@web60822.mail.yahoo.com>
References: <20060516205033.97507.qmail@web60822.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <446A3BEF.8080106@gmail.com>

Noam A. Osband wrote:
> I think that anyone who is interested in nighttime riding should email 
> me and I will setup a listserve and we can arrange a weekly time and 
> date to do this.
>  
> That being said......
>  
> I'm heading out of town tomorrow till Sunday and I want to get in one 
> last ride and I imagine Boston will be covered in another beautiful, 
> misty glow tonight so.....if anyone is interested in riding tonight, 
> let's meet at the Cambridge end of the Weeks footbridge along the 
> Charles River at midnight and get in a few good hours. I'll be there at 
> midnight. I imagine I'll be the only bike. Hopefully people will show 
> up. If people do and you want to come but you arrive late, my cell is 
> 870-816-5057 and I'll have it on me.
>  
> See you tonight!,
> noam
> 

sign me up

dimitrik@gmail.com

From vicki at nyu.edu  Tue May 16 17:09:09 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Tue May 16 17:09:12 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 16
In-Reply-To: <20060516203255.B8DEDA0146@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060516203255.B8DEDA0146@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d5dfb1d221f6.446a0735@mail.nyu.edu>

My guess? Too bloody cold for the brain to even fathom such an event!

-V

P.S. First weekend in June is cool. Whatever. Keep me in the loop. There
are so many good shows on Memorial day weekend, in case you're looking
for something non-sporty to do.

----- Original Message -----
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 16:05:15 -0400
> From: Eamonn Kelly <kellyir@bc.edu>
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
> To: Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>

> damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year? 

--

Vicki G. Siolos
vicki@nyu.edu
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.

From vicki at nyu.edu  Tue May 16 18:30:44 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Tue May 16 18:30:51 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] The sun is out!
In-Reply-To: <20060516203255.B8DEDA0146@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060516203255.B8DEDA0146@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d8bd82c92822.446a1a54@mail.nyu.edu>

It's almost 6:30, and the sun has finally begun to show it's face around
this city.

See you all out on the road. I'm getting out of this office quicker than
you can spell...

Gone,
Vicki
From net at digave.com  Tue May 16 20:30:49 2006
From: net at digave.com (Lucas Brunelle)
Date: Tue May 16 20:38:39 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
In-Reply-To: <446A3BEF.8080106@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000d01c67949$25f82230$6f01a8c0@lucky.dog>

Weeks footbridge location (and others)
http://getfit.mit.edu/2006/doc/rivermap.pdf



lucky
ride safe - ride fast
 
   __o           
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(  )/(  )        ^

-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Dimitri Kountourogianni
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 16:54
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!

Noam A. Osband wrote:
> I think that anyone who is interested in nighttime riding should email 
> me and I will setup a listserve and we can arrange a weekly time and 
> date to do this.
>  
> That being said......
>  
> I'm heading out of town tomorrow till Sunday and I want to get in one 
> last ride and I imagine Boston will be covered in another beautiful, 
> misty glow tonight so.....if anyone is interested in riding tonight, 
> let's meet at the Cambridge end of the Weeks footbridge along the 
> Charles River at midnight and get in a few good hours. I'll be there at 
> midnight. I imagine I'll be the only bike. Hopefully people will show 
> up. If people do and you want to come but you arrive late, my cell is 
> 870-816-5057 and I'll have it on me.
>  
> See you tonight!,
> noam
> 

sign me up

dimitrik@gmail.com

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From eew at postmaster.co.uk  Wed May 17 05:07:42 2006
From: eew at postmaster.co.uk (Ethan Woehrling)
Date: Wed May 17 05:09:44 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] There is no bad weather just bad clothes!
Message-ID: <PM.31948.1147856862@pmweb10.uk1.bibliotech.net>

I concur!  I rode home through the second Birmingham (UK) Tornado, and the only part of me that got soaked were my feet (no overshoes).  The only weather that should stop you from riding is excessive ice on the roads - and if that's a regular occurance there's always ice tyres.


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From rnewman at thecia.net  Wed May 17 08:57:11 2006
From: rnewman at thecia.net (Ron Newman)
Date: Wed May 17 08:57:32 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Bicycle Tour of Historic Somerville - THIS Saturday!
Message-ID: <98AED8D3-43DB-4DE1-A539-A4C4DB918A70@thecia.net>

Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission for the 5th Annual Bicycle Tour of Historic
Somerville.   The ride starts THIS Saturday, May 20 at 10 am in the
parking lot of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue (just east of
School Street).   We'll ride for about 10 miles, and we should be
finished around 1 pm.

We'll visit historic sites throughout Somerville, including the
Prospect Hill Tower, the Old Powder House, the Somerville Armory,
and beautiful old houses all over the city.

If there is steady rain (let's hope not!), we'll postpone the ride to
Sunday, May 21, same time and starting place.
For more information, contact Ron Newman, 617-628-8895 or  
rnewman@theCIA.net .

From lilwong at bu.edu  Wed May 17 09:43:53 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Wed May 17 09:47:01 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
In-Reply-To: <051620062027.29331.446A35B600048B4C000072932200761064CCCA02019C0208010604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA69CWXOpR0UaRXNGev7Id38KAAAAQAAAAhjNAdxzX0Ui5pp19c+JQYgEAAAAA@bu.edu>

I'm in. I assume Noam doesn't mind being the ring leader seeing as it was
his idea. 

  _____  

From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
ljohnson53@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:28 PM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!


 
Hi,
I am new to the BCM blog but the night time ride thru the city caught my
fancy.  I think it's a great idea and want to be included.  How do we go
about setting up a time and place to meet?  LJ
--
 
Jamaica Plain, Ma 02130 

 

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Lee Peters" <lfpeters@gis.net> 

> I don't want to undo the success of this potential happening. Boston's 
> Midnight Ride has been happening each August for at least 11 years. It is 
> ride from 11pm to 6am, starting with about 100 bikes, a map, and a leader 
> that talks about architecture and urbanism. I will remind you again in 
> August. 
> 
> I am sure your ride in June will be just as successful. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eamonn Kelly" 
> To: "Boston Critical Mass" 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:05 PM 
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding 
> 
> 
> i won't be able to attend due to my end of college week of extravaganza. 
>! but i highly recommend swinging by christian science plaza. i used to
ride 
> through there around 2am a lot a couple summers ago when i lived in the 
> south end. it's really peaceful. 
> 
> also bridges that time of night are great. 
> 
> damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year? 
> 
> 
> | On Tue, 16 May 2006 14:59:32 -0400 (EDT) 
> | js@jarrettsloan.com wrote: 
> | I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the 
> | time, to do it on purpose would be great. 
> | 
> | 
> | > Last night I decided enough was enough. I went for a ride during a 
> break 
> | > in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown,

> the 
> | > Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me 
> | > thinking.... 
> | > 
> | > Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occas! ional a nd 
> | > impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road 
> with 
> | > few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at

> | > night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for. 
> | > 
> | > Anybody want to do a late night ride next week? 
> | > 
> | > noam 
> | > 
> | > 
> | > --------------------------------- 
> | > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call 
> | > rates._______________________________________________ 
> | > Boston Critical Mass mailing list 
> | > list@bostoncriticalmass.org 
> | > http://bostoncriticalmass.org/list 
> | > To unsubscribe email list-unsubscribe@bostoncriticalmass.org 
> | 
> | 
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From lilwong at bu.edu  Wed May 17 10:26:04 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Wed May 17 10:23:35 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA69CWXOpR0UaRXNGev7Id38KAAAAQAAAAbvlRAvyIsEO+eUvC3q/8gwEAAAAA@bu.edu>

 
So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have
notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report
with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should do?
 
 
here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA 
 
From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1


To whom it may concern,
 
This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a Route
1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I was
riding respectfully as far over to the right as I could and there was plenty
of room to pass, even for a bus. The problem I want to address in this
e-mail is: I should not have to worry about dying on our city's streets
because your bus driver thinks she owns the road. Fortunately for me, I was
able to slam the breaks and turn sharply to the right before hitting a
parked car or being pinned by the bus.
 
The license plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report filed.
 
Sincerely,
 
Justin Wong


 

 
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From turtle at zworg.com  Wed May 17 10:37:29 2006
From: turtle at zworg.com (turtle)
Date: Wed May 17 10:36:14 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
Message-ID: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>

First of all, yeah, bus drivers suck.  Not all of them, but many of them
are so completely insane when it comes to safety and respect.

Secondly, you won't be able to find a police report, since no damage was
done and no one was hurt.  Well, you can FILE a crash report with the
police, but no one will take you seriously.  You CAN file a report with
the RMV, however.  See the MassBike FAQ for the link:
http://massbike.org/resources/  (Scroll down to near the bottom and
lookf for the "driver complaint" question.) But that will only work if
you got the driver's description, bus number, and time of day/route,
for identification purposes.

Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride far
enough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your right.  Take
the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.). 
Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes,
some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you were
two-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people who bike
like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand
that we do belong on the road.

Oh, and one last thing.  I'm glad you are ok!

-Turtle
Got arrested after getting pissy at a bus driver who harassed me...


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>  
> So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have
> notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report
> with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should do?
>  
>  
> here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA 
>  
> From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
> To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
> Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1
> 
> 
> To whom it may concern,
>  
> This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a Route
> 1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I was
> riding respectfully as far over to the right as I could and there was plenty
> of room to pass, even for a bus. The problem I want to address in this
> e-mail is: I should not have to worry about dying on our city's streets
> because your bus driver thinks she owns the road. Fortunately for me, I was
> able to slam the breaks and turn sharply to the right before hitting a
> parked car or being pinned by the bus.
>  
> The license plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report filed.
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> Justin Wong
> 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>So =
> this morning, I=20
> almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have notified the =
> MBTA,=20
> Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report with the cops =
> after=20
> work. Is there anything else I should do?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>here =
> is a copy of my=20
> e-mail to the MBTA </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT size=3D2><FONT=20
> face=3DTahoma><STRONG>From:</STRONG> Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu] =
> 
> <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
> 'cdubose@mbta.com'<BR><B>Subject:</B> MBTA Bus Route =
> 1<BR><BR></FONT></FONT>
> <DIV></DIV>
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN><FONT size=3D2>T<SPAN=20
> class=3D377105413-17052006>o whom it may concern,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN =
> class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> face=3DArial>This morning=20
> at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a Route 1 bus =
> honked at=20
> me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I was riding =
> respectfully=20
> as far over to the right as I could and there was plenty of room to =
> pass, even=20
> for a bus. The problem I want to address in this e-mail is: I should not =
> have to=20
> worry about dying on our city's streets because your bus driver=20
> thinks she owns the road. Fortunately for me, I was able to slam =
> the breaks=20
> and turn sharply to the right before hitting a parked car or being =
> pinned by the=20
> bus.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> face=3DArial>The license=20
> plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report=20
> filed.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial>Sincerely,</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> face=3DArial>Justin=20
> Wong</FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> <P><FONT size=3D2><BR></FONT> </P>
> <DIV> </DIV></BODY></HTML>
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pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means." - Martin Luther King Jr.
From kevin.dougherty at tufts.edu  Wed May 17 10:04:58 2006
From: kevin.dougherty at tufts.edu (Kevin Dougherty)
Date: Wed May 17 10:49:33 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
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throw me on that list as well...

From rsarnold at gmail.com  Wed May 17 10:42:45 2006
From: rsarnold at gmail.com (Rob Arnold)
Date: Wed May 17 10:49:45 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
In-Reply-To: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
References: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
Message-ID: <dada885c0605170742l513bc912ob54bb3e94936f765@mail.gmail.com>

I've had close calls with busses as well, in various parts of the city, and
I ride far into the lane. I consider them the most dangerous vehicle on the
road. I wonder if we could wage some kind of letter-writing campagin to the
MBTA. Would it do any good?

On 5/17/06, turtle <turtle@zworg.com> wrote:
>
> First of all, yeah, bus drivers suck.  Not all of them, but many of them
> are so completely insane when it comes to safety and respect.
>
> Secondly, you won't be able to find a police report, since no damage was
> done and no one was hurt.  Well, you can FILE a crash report with the
> police, but no one will take you seriously.  You CAN file a report with
> the RMV, however.  See the MassBike FAQ for the link:
> http://massbike.org/resources/  (Scroll down to near the bottom and
> lookf for the "driver complaint" question.) But that will only work if
> you got the driver's description, bus number, and time of day/route,
> for identification purposes.
>
> Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride far
> enough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your right.  Take
> the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.).
> Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes,
> some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you were
> two-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people who bike
> like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand
> that we do belong on the road.
>
> Oh, and one last thing.  I'm glad you are ok!
>
> -Turtle
> Got arrested after getting pissy at a bus driver who harassed me...
>
>
> Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> >
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> > Content-Type: text/plain;
> >       charset="US-ASCII"
> > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> >
> >
> > So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I
> have
> > notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident
> report
> > with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should do?
> >
> >
> > here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA
> >
> > From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
> > To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
> > Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1
> >
> >
> > To whom it may concern,
> >
> > This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a
> Route
> > 1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I
> was
> > riding respectfully as far over to the right as I could and there was
> plenty
> > of room to pass, even for a bus. The problem I want to address in this
> > e-mail is: I should not have to worry about dying on our city's streets
> > because your bus driver thinks she owns the road. Fortunately for me, I
> was
> > able to slam the breaks and turn sharply to the right before hitting a
> > parked car or being pinned by the bus.
> >
> > The license plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report
> filed.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Justin Wong
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > charset=3Dus-ascii">
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> > <BODY>
> > <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>So =
> > this morning, I=20
> > almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have notified the =
> > MBTA,=20
> > Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report with the cops =
> > after=20
> > work. Is there anything else I should do?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> > size=3D2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> > size=3D2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>here =
> > is a copy of my=20
> > e-mail to the MBTA </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20
> > size=3D2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT size=3D2><FONT=20
> > face=3DTahoma><STRONG>From:</STRONG> Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu]
> =
> >
> > <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
> > 'cdubose@mbta.com'<BR><B>Subject:</B> MBTA Bus Route =
> > 1<BR><BR></FONT></FONT>
> > <DIV></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN><FONT size=3D2>T<SPAN=20
> > class=3D377105413-17052006>o whom it may concern,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN =
> > class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> > face=3DArial>This morning=20
> > at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a Route 1 bus =
> > honked at=20
> > me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I was riding =
> > respectfully=20
> > as far over to the right as I could and there was plenty of room to =
> > pass, even=20
> > for a bus. The problem I want to address in this e-mail is: I should not
> =
> > have to=20
> > worry about dying on our city'sstreets because your bus driver=20
> > thinksshe owns the road. Fortunately for me, I was able to slam =
> > the breaks=20
> > and turn sharply to the right before hitting a parked car or being =
> > pinned by the=20
> > bus.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> > face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> > face=3DArial>The license=20
> > plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report=20
> > filed.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> > face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> > face=3DArial>Sincerely,</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> > face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT =
> > face=3DArial>Justin=20
> > Wong</FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <P><FONT size=3D2><BR></FONT></P>
> > <DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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From lilwong at bu.edu  Wed May 17 10:54:43 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Wed May 17 10:52:38 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
In-Reply-To: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
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Thanks turtle! I generally ride all the way to the right + enough room not
to get doored. I've experienced more than annoyed motorists (aggressive,
dangerous driving) in the past when taking a full lane on narrows streets.
Though I have no problem taking lanes. I just try to "share" the road...what
a fallacy!

In any case here is the prompt response from the MBTA, they call me Ms. -
insult to injury I say, lol.

-----Original Message-----
From: Carrie Dubose [mailto:CDubose@mbta.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:26 AM
To: Justin Wong
Cc: Blindback
Subject: Re: MBTA Bus Route 1

Dear Ms. Wong:

Thank you for your email about an operator who you observed driving in a
dangerous manner.  We appreciate hearing from you and we sincerely apologize
for the operator's dangerous actions while driving.  There is no excuse for
it.

We assure you we take this type of report very seriously.

The type of behavior you describe goes against all the operator's training.

The operator that you encountered will be identified, interviewed and
re-instructed on rules about on our driving policy.  Any further infractions
will result in more severe discipline.  The MBTA has a progressive
disciplinary policy, up to and including termination.

Again, we extend our apologies.  Thank you again for writing.

Carrie Dubose
Superintendent of Transportation
Cabot Garage 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
turtle
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:37 AM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers

First of all, yeah, bus drivers suck.  Not all of them, but many of them are
so completely insane when it comes to safety and respect.

Secondly, you won't be able to find a police report, since no damage was
done and no one was hurt.  Well, you can FILE a crash report with the
police, but no one will take you seriously.  You CAN file a report with the
RMV, however.  See the MassBike FAQ for the link:
http://massbike.org/resources/  (Scroll down to near the bottom and lookf
for the "driver complaint" question.) But that will only work if you got the
driver's description, bus number, and time of day/route, for identification
purposes.

Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride far
enough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your right.  Take the
lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.). 
Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes, some
motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you were
two-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people who bike
like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand that
we do belong on the road.

Oh, and one last thing.  I'm glad you are ok!

-Turtle
Got arrested after getting pissy at a bus driver who harassed me...


Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> 
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> Content-Type: text/plain;
> 	charset="US-ASCII"
> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> 
>  
> So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I 
> have notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an 
> incident report with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should
do?
>  
>  
> here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA
>  
> From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
> To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
> Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1
> 
> 
> To whom it may concern,
>  
> This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a 
> Route
> 1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. 
> I was riding respectfully as far over to the right as I could and 
> there was plenty of room to pass, even for a bus. The problem I want 
> to address in this e-mail is: I should not have to worry about dying 
> on our city's streets because your bus driver thinks she owns the 
> road. Fortunately for me, I was able to slam the breaks and turn 
> sharply to the right before hitting a parked car or being pinned by the
bus.
>  
> The license plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report
filed.
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> Justin Wong
> 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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> charset=3Dus-ascii"> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2800.1543" 
> name=3DGENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial 
> size=3D2></FONT>?</DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT 
> face=3DArial size=3D2>So = this morning, I=20 almost got sideswiped 
> and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have notified the = MBTA,=20 Badtransit 
> and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report with the cops = after=20 
> work. Is there anything else I should do?</FONT></SPAN></DIV> 
> <DIV><SPAN class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20 
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>?</DIV> <DIV><SPAN 
> class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20 
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>?</DIV> <DIV><SPAN 
> class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>here = is a 
> copy of my=20 e-mail to the MBTA </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN 
> class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT face=3DArial=20 
> size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>?</DIV> <DIV><SPAN 
> class=3D300332114-17052006><FONT size=3D2><FONT=20 
> face=3DTahoma><STRONG>From:</STRONG> Justin Wong 
> [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu] =
> 
> <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20 
> 'cdubose@mbta.com'<BR><B>Subject:</B> MBTA Bus Route = 
> 1<BR><BR></FONT></FONT> <DIV></DIV> <DIV><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN><FONT size=3D2>T<SPAN=20 
> class=3D377105413-17052006>o whom it may concern,</SPAN></FONT></DIV> 
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN = class=3D377105413-17052006></SPAN></FONT>?
> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT = 
> face=3DArial>This morning=20 at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on 
> Mass Ave when a Route 1 bus = honked at=20 me 3 times and proceeded to 
> accelerate and cut me off. I was riding = respectfully=20 as far over 
> to the right as I could and there was plenty of room to = pass, 
> even=20 for a bus. The problem I want to address in this e-mail is: I 
> should not = have to=20 worry about dying on our city's?streets 
> because your bus driver=20 thinks?she owns the road. Fortunately for 
> me, I was able to slam = the breaks=20 and turn sharply to the right 
> before hitting a parked car or being = pinned by the=20 
> bus.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT>?</DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT = face=3DArial>The license=20 plate 
> of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report=20 
> filed.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT>?</DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial>Sincerely,</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT=20
> face=3DArial></FONT></SPAN></FONT>?</DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2><SPAN 
> class=3D377105413-17052006><FONT = face=3DArial>Justin=20 
> Wong</FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> <P><FONT size=3D2><BR></FONT>?</P>
> <DIV>?</DIV></BODY></HTML>
> 
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From henrythehorrible at gmail.com  Wed May 17 10:55:49 2006
From: henrythehorrible at gmail.com (Tripp Hyde)
Date: Wed May 17 10:55:56 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
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I didn't know you were on this list!  Good for you.  I would, but not
with the 9-5 work schedule.  We'll definitely have to do CM at the end
of the month if you can swing it...

On 5/17/06, Kevin Dougherty <kevin.dougherty@tufts.edu> wrote:
> throw me on that list as well...
>
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From henrythehorrible at gmail.com  Wed May 17 10:56:02 2006
From: henrythehorrible at gmail.com (Tripp Hyde)
Date: Wed May 17 10:56:09 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
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Whoops.

On 5/17/06, Tripp Hyde <henrythehorrible@gmail.com> wrote:
> I didn't know you were on this list!  Good for you.  I would, but not
> with the 9-5 work schedule.  We'll definitely have to do CM at the end
> of the month if you can swing it...
>
> On 5/17/06, Kevin Dougherty <kevin.dougherty@tufts.edu> wrote:
> > throw me on that list as well...
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From dbx at pobox.com  Wed May 17 10:37:12 2006
From: dbx at pobox.com (Dan Barrett)
Date: Wed May 17 10:57:34 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
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On Wed, 17 May 2006, Justin Wong wrote:

> So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have
> notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report
> with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should do?

I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope you weren't injured.  If you were, see 
a doc and save the resulting paperwork.

I'm (only mildly) surprised that the #1 was so poorly-behaved -- usually, 
it's the LMA Shuttle that stokes the Mass Ave blood-feud.

d.
From androidqueen at gmail.com  Wed May 17 11:02:22 2006
From: androidqueen at gmail.com (Robotica)
Date: Wed May 17 11:09:41 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
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> In any case here is the prompt response from the MBTA, they call me Ms. -
> insult to injury I say, lol.

*resists the urge to get all feminist on your ass*  :)

-m
-- 
ninjaneer.  geomancer.  licensed scientician.
From TSmith4918 at aol.com  Wed May 17 11:36:28 2006
From: TSmith4918 at aol.com (TSmith4918@aol.com)
Date: Wed May 17 11:36:36 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
Message-ID: <415.1fdb52f.319c9cfc@aol.com>

Ok,,, Carrie Dubose of the MBTA, eh?  isn't that french for "Care of  th' 
Bus"? or "Dubious Care"?
 
or an anagram for the following:
 
Bi-road Recuse
 
O Carbide Ruse
 
Bid o' Rue [street] Cares
 
Rib o' Due Cares?
 
Abuser Credo I
 
 I,  Bus Race Doer 
 
surrea(l) bodice
 
or,
 
Bic [long i] Duo Eraser
 
Abide C'Rouser
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From vicki at nyu.edu  Wed May 17 11:50:07 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Wed May 17 11:50:11 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
In-Reply-To: <20060517144954.175DEA0150@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060517144954.175DEA0150@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d56b9a8c77cc.446b0def@mail.nyu.edu>

Interesting, interesting. I was driving up Tremont (in South End) to
work today, and an impatient driver near me was honking at a cyclist on
his way to work. He yelled back at the driver, most likely telling him
to share the road, at a red light. After we crossed over Mass Ave, I
noticed that he was taking over the entire right lane, slowing down
Tremont traffic a bit by causing all cars to ride in the left.

I wasn't getting annoyed because I prefer cycling to driving (especially
to work), but I was thinking "I wish he'd move over to the right of the
lane, I'd totally share it with him."

But now you say that adds a great element of danger. Granted, I've had
more chances of being doored on Tremont in South End than anywhere else
in Boston, thus far. So, is the general consesus that taking up a lane
if you're the one and only cyclist a good idea? I'm new to the actual
legalities of it all.

Good thing you got the plate # of the bus. I was slammed by a grey volvo
by the Qdoba/NorthEastern U gym on Huntington/Route 9 a few weeks ago,
and after I was thrown several feet off my bike I couldn't look fast
enough to catch his plates while he sped off without slowing down a bit.
Awesome, right?

----- Original Message -----
> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 07:37:29 -0700
> From: "turtle" <turtle@zworg.com>
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
> To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
> Message-ID: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
> 
> Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride 
> farenough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your 
> right.  Take
> the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.). 
> Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes,
> some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you 
> weretwo-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people 
> who bike
> like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand
> that we do belong on the road.

--

Vicki G. Siolos
vicki@nyu.edu
917.328.9737
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
From lilwong at bu.edu  Wed May 17 12:35:15 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Wed May 17 12:33:00 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
In-Reply-To: <d56b9a8c77cc.446b0def@mail.nyu.edu>
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I am one of those rascal pirates. I never "yell share the road", it's
usually something like "don't fu**ing honk at me a$$hole!!!". I try to share
the road, except for when I need a lane to turn. I'll also cut through lanes
and other such antics. I find that I need to obey my own rules to be safe
out there.

P.S. In my experience the most dangerous place in the Boston area is the
Mass Ave bike lane in Cambridge...go figure!

-----Original Message-----
From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of
Vicki Siolos
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:50 AM
To: list@bostoncriticalmass.org
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?

Interesting, interesting. I was driving up Tremont (in South End) to work
today, and an impatient driver near me was honking at a cyclist on his way
to work. He yelled back at the driver, most likely telling him to share the
road, at a red light. After we crossed over Mass Ave, I noticed that he was
taking over the entire right lane, slowing down Tremont traffic a bit by
causing all cars to ride in the left.

I wasn't getting annoyed because I prefer cycling to driving (especially to
work), but I was thinking "I wish he'd move over to the right of the lane,
I'd totally share it with him."

But now you say that adds a great element of danger. Granted, I've had more
chances of being doored on Tremont in South End than anywhere else in
Boston, thus far. So, is the general consesus that taking up a lane if
you're the one and only cyclist a good idea? I'm new to the actual
legalities of it all.

Good thing you got the plate # of the bus. I was slammed by a grey volvo by
the Qdoba/NorthEastern U gym on Huntington/Route 9 a few weeks ago, and
after I was thrown several feet off my bike I couldn't look fast enough to
catch his plates while he sped off without slowing down a bit.
Awesome, right?

----- Original Message -----
> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 07:37:29 -0700
> From: "turtle" <turtle@zworg.com>
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
> To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
> Message-ID: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
> 
> Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride 
> farenough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your right.  
> Take the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.).
> Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes, 
> some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you 
> weretwo-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people 
> who bike like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to 
> understand that we do belong on the road.

--

Vicki G. Siolos
vicki@nyu.edu
917.328.9737
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
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From martian at MIT.EDU  Wed May 17 12:42:52 2006
From: martian at MIT.EDU (Mars)
Date: Wed May 17 12:43:18 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
In-Reply-To: <d56b9a8c77cc.446b0def@mail.nyu.edu>
References: <20060517144954.175DEA0150@bostoncoop.net>
	<d56b9a8c77cc.446b0def@mail.nyu.edu>
Message-ID: <446B528C.3040700@mit.edu>

Personally, I ride however I feel safest and best; Best meaning there is 
not necessarily a reason for me to ride in the lane for safety concerns, 
but for other 'I feel like it' reasons. I do not, however, ride in the 
lane simply to block the passage of cars, and frankly, I'm frustrated 
when CM does so. 'We are traffic', but how often do you see 'traffic' 
going out of its way to block other cars.

Basically, my attitude towards the issue is such that I do not really 
like the over-use of cars, and will not go out of my way to do anything 
for them, including moving out of the way when I really do not want to, 
be it a safety concern, or simply that I'm really enjoying myself and I 
feel there is plenty of room for them to get by. This however, does not 
mean that I do not move to the right of the lane often; I do, but only 
when it is my choice.

In summary, I will not be intimidated or second-classed.

Vicki Siolos wrote:
> Interesting, interesting. I was driving up Tremont (in South End) to
> work today, and an impatient driver near me was honking at a cyclist on
> his way to work. He yelled back at the driver, most likely telling him
> to share the road, at a red light. After we crossed over Mass Ave, I
> noticed that he was taking over the entire right lane, slowing down
> Tremont traffic a bit by causing all cars to ride in the left.
>
> I wasn't getting annoyed because I prefer cycling to driving (especially
> to work), but I was thinking "I wish he'd move over to the right of the
> lane, I'd totally share it with him."
>
> But now you say that adds a great element of danger. Granted, I've had
> more chances of being doored on Tremont in South End than anywhere else
> in Boston, thus far. So, is the general consesus that taking up a lane
> if you're the one and only cyclist a good idea? I'm new to the actual
> legalities of it all.
>
> Good thing you got the plate # of the bus. I was slammed by a grey volvo
> by the Qdoba/NorthEastern U gym on Huntington/Route 9 a few weeks ago,
> and after I was thrown several feet off my bike I couldn't look fast
> enough to catch his plates while he sped off without slowing down a bit.
> Awesome, right?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>   
>> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 07:37:29 -0700
>> From: "turtle" <turtle@zworg.com>
>> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
>> To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
>> Message-ID: <6725.1147876649@zworg.com>
>>
>> Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride 
>> farenough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your 
>> right.  Take
>> the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.). 
>> Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes,
>> some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you 
>> weretwo-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people 
>> who bike
>> like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand
>> that we do belong on the road.
>>     
>
> --
>
> Vicki G. Siolos
> vicki@nyu.edu
> 917.328.9737
> onwardcharles.blogspot.com
>
> "weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
> occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
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From lilwong at bu.edu  Wed May 17 12:53:23 2006
From: lilwong at bu.edu (Justin Wong)
Date: Wed May 17 12:51:16 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
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I think if you have an incident like I did you should definitely speak up.
The editor from Badtransit.com wants to interview me to confirm my story so
he can post it on the site. Thanks to Turtle, I will file the RMV report.
Enough bad reports should get bad drivers off the road.
The MBTA unfortunately has a lot "greater" problems than bad bus drivers...

  _____  

From: bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org] On Behalf Of Rob
Arnold
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:43 AM
To: Boston Critical Mass
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers


I've had close calls with busses as well, in various parts of the city, and
I ride far into the lane. I consider them the most dangerous vehicle on the
road. I wonder if we could wage some kind of letter-writing campagin to the
MBTA. Would it do any good? 


On 5/17/06, turtle <turtle@zworg.com> wrote: 

First of all, yeah, bus drivers suck.  Not all of them, but many of them
are so completely insane when it comes to safety and respect.

Secondly, you won't be able to find a police report, since no damage was
done and no one was hurt.  Well, you can FILE a crash report with the
police, but no one will take you seriously.  You CAN file a report with
the RMV, however.  See the MassBike FAQ for the link:
http://massbike.org/resources/  (Scroll down to near the bottom and
lookf for the "driver complaint" question.) But that will only work if
you got the driver's description, bus number, and time of day/route, 
for identification purposes.

Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to the right.  Ride far
enough into the lane that you have pelnty of space on your right.  Take
the lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass Ave.). 
Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be safer, too.  Yes,
some motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you as if you were
two-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the more people who bike 
like they belong on the road, the more people will begin to understand
that we do belong on the road.

Oh, and one last thing.  I'm glad you are ok!

-Turtle
Got arrested after getting pissy at a bus driver who harassed me... 


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> So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and pinned by an MBTA bus. I have
> notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage. I'll fill out an incident report

> with the cops after work. Is there anything else I should do?
>
>
> here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA
>
> From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu  <mailto:lilwong@bu.edu> ]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
> To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
> Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1
>
>
> To whom it may concern,
>
> This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking on Mass Ave when a
Route 
> 1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to accelerate and cut me off. I
was
> riding respectfully as far over to the right as I could and there was
plenty
> of room to pass, even for a bus. The problem I want to address in this 
> e-mail is: I should not have to worry about dying on our city's streets
> because your bus driver thinks she owns the road. Fortunately for me, I
was
> able to slam the breaks and turn sharply to the right before hitting a 
> parked car or being pinned by the bus.
>
> The license plate of the bus is: 2294. You can expect a police report
filed.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Justin Wong
>
>
>
>
>
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> 'cdubose@mbta.com'<BR><B>Subject:</B> MBTA Bus Route = 
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From turtle at zworg.com  Wed May 17 18:43:57 2006
From: turtle at zworg.com (turtle)
Date: Wed May 17 18:42:41 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
Message-ID: <19820.1147905837@zworg.com>

I think the main problem is that people think of bikes as being somehow
different than other vehicles on the roads.  They aren't.  Not legally
anyway, and not practically, either.  No they can't go 60 mph except on
big hills (Right, Tom?), but then they aren't allowed on superhighways. 
And no, they don't take up 10 feet of space, which is why you are
legally allowed to pass other traffic in the same lane if it's a
suburban-type wide lane (14 feet at least).  But when it comes to
narrow, congested city streets, a bike is a car is a truck is a
horse-drawn-carriage: stay in the right lane except when passing or
turning left, yeild to others with the right of way, obey the traffic
signs and signals, take up as much space as you need, and don't hit
anyone.

Same roads, same rules, same rights.  The more you think of bikes as
being weird vehicles, the more people will treat bicyclists as being
weird.  And while sometimes being weird is cool, when it comes to
traffic, being weird just gets you squished or harassed.

When I get out their on my bike, I think like a motorist (a respectful
one, of course).  I don't make up my own rules, I don't cower in the
gutter like a rat, and I don't act like I own the road.  I just drive
normally.  And, as I said, the more bicyclists who drive normally, the
more other drivers will come to understand that bicyclists ARE normal. 
I know it's hard for some of us rebellious types to do.  But seriously,
if you want to drive like you're living in Grand Theft Auto, maybe you
could move to Beijing:

http://www.6foot6.com/fr/agfaimages/china/ChBeijing_Traffic.jpg

-Turtle


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From noamosband at yahoo.com  Thu May 18 09:27:18 2006
From: noamosband at yahoo.com (Noam A. Osband)
Date: Thu May 18 09:27:28 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] night riding
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People seemed interestred in nightriding so i created
a listserve. So, if you want to join a group that will
do periodic nighttime rides in Boston, then email
bostonknightriders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
and you'll be all right.

noam

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From vicki at nyu.edu  Thu May 18 12:23:08 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Thu May 18 12:23:32 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 21
In-Reply-To: <20060518160015.4087DA0146@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060518160015.4087DA0146@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d5afd9979d3c.446c672c@mail.nyu.edu>

WELL SAID!

What a way to put it. I think that just about sums it all up. And with
that, I really wish I had ridden my bike to work today - already getting
cabin fever despite the fact that I love my office.

Ehhh,
Vicki

ALSO - did anyone go on the nite ride last nite?

----- Original Message -----
> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:43:57 -0700
> From: "turtle" <turtle@zworg.com>
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
> To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
> Message-ID: <19820.1147905837@zworg.com>
> 
> I think the main problem is that people think of bikes as being 
> somehowdifferent than other vehicles on the roads.  They aren't.  
> Not legally
> anyway, and not practically, either.  No they can't go 60 mph 
> except on
> big hills (Right, Tom?), but then they aren't allowed on 
> superhighways. 
> And no, they don't take up 10 feet of space, which is why you are
> legally allowed to pass other traffic in the same lane if it's a
> suburban-type wide lane (14 feet at least).  But when it comes to
> narrow, congested city streets, a bike is a car is a truck is a
> horse-drawn-carriage: stay in the right lane except when passing or
> turning left, yeild to others with the right of way, obey the traffic
> signs and signals, take up as much space as you need, and don't hit
> anyone.
> 
> Same roads, same rules, same rights.  The more you think of bikes as
> being weird vehicles, the more people will treat bicyclists as being
> weird.  And while sometimes being weird is cool, when it comes to
> traffic, being weird just gets you squished or harassed.
> 
> When I get out their on my bike, I think like a motorist (a respectful
> one, of course).  I don't make up my own rules, I don't cower in the
> gutter like a rat, and I don't act like I own the road.  I just drive
> normally.  And, as I said, the more bicyclists who drive normally, the
> more other drivers will come to understand that bicyclists ARE 
> normal. 
> I know it's hard for some of us rebellious types to do.  But 
> seriously,if you want to drive like you're living in Grand Theft 
> Auto, maybe you
> could move to Beijing:
> 
> http://www.6foot6.com/fr/agfaimages/china/ChBeijing_Traffic.jpg
> 
> -Turtle




--

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vicki@nyu.edu
917.328.9737
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

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occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
From chrysanthemumo at yahoo.com  Fri May 19 07:34:41 2006
From: chrysanthemumo at yahoo.com (J Chrysanthemum)
Date: Fri May 19 07:41:28 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Re: Bostoncriticalmass Digest, Vol 23, Issue 19
In-Reply-To: <20060517160010.2494BA014A@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <20060519113441.27377.qmail@web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

man, that brings me back to when i used to work in
davis square and was nearly convinced that the #77 bus
driver had it in for me...that bus nearly ran me
down/ran me off the road on a daily basis, no matter
where or how i rode or whether i took a lane or not.  

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> Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:54:43 -0400
> From: "Justin Wong" <lilwong@bu.edu>
> Subject: RE: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
> To: "'Boston Critical Mass'"
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> Thanks turtle! I generally ride all the way to the
> right + enough room not
> to get doored. I've experienced more than annoyed
> motorists (aggressive,
> dangerous driving) in the past when taking a full
> lane on narrows streets.
> Though I have no problem taking lanes. I just try to
> "share" the road...what
> a fallacy!
> 
> In any case here is the prompt response from the
> MBTA, they call me Ms. -
> insult to injury I say, lol.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carrie Dubose [mailto:CDubose@mbta.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:26 AM
> To: Justin Wong
> Cc: Blindback
> Subject: Re: MBTA Bus Route 1
> 
> Dear Ms. Wong:
> 
> Thank you for your email about an operator who you
> observed driving in a
> dangerous manner.  We appreciate hearing from you
> and we sincerely apologize
> for the operator's dangerous actions while driving. 
> There is no excuse for
> it.
> 
> We assure you we take this type of report very
> seriously.
> 
> The type of behavior you describe goes against all
> the operator's training.
> 
> The operator that you encountered will be
> identified, interviewed and
> re-instructed on rules about on our driving policy. 
> Any further infractions
> will result in more severe discipline.  The MBTA has
> a progressive
> disciplinary policy, up to and including
> termination.
> 
> Again, we extend our apologies.  Thank you again for
> writing.
> 
> Carrie Dubose
> Superintendent of Transportation
> Cabot Garage 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org
>
[mailto:bostoncriticalmass-bounces@bostoncriticalmass.org]
> On Behalf Of
> turtle
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:37 AM
> To: Boston Critical Mass
> Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need some pointers
> 
> First of all, yeah, bus drivers suck.  Not all of
> them, but many of them are
> so completely insane when it comes to safety and
> respect.
> 
> Secondly, you won't be able to find a police report,
> since no damage was
> done and no one was hurt.  Well, you can FILE a
> crash report with the
> police, but no one will take you seriously.  You CAN
> file a report with the
> RMV, however.  See the MassBike FAQ for the link:
> http://massbike.org/resources/  (Scroll down to near
> the bottom and lookf
> for the "driver complaint" question.) But that will
> only work if you got the
> driver's description, bus number, and time of
> day/route, for identification
> purposes.
> 
> Finally, seriously, don't ride all the way over to
> the right.  Ride far
> enough into the lane that you have pelnty of space
> on your right.  Take the
> lane if it's narrow (as it is in most parts of Mass
> Ave.). 
> Seriously.  You are entitled to it, and you will be
> safer, too.  Yes, some
> motorists may get annoyed, but they won't treat you
> as if you were
> two-dimentional, like that bus driver did.  And the
> more people who bike
> like they belong on the road, the more people will
> begin to understand that
> we do belong on the road.
> 
> Oh, and one last thing.  I'm glad you are ok!
> 
> -Turtle
> Got arrested after getting pissy at a bus driver who
> harassed me...
> 
> 
> Boston Critical Mass <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
> wrote:
> > 
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> > 
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> > 
> >  
> > So this morning, I almost got sideswiped and
> pinned by an MBTA bus. I 
> > have notified the MBTA, Badtransit and T-Rage.
> I'll fill out an 
> > incident report with the cops after work. Is there
> anything else I should
> do?
> >  
> >  
> > here is a copy of my e-mail to the MBTA
> >  
> > From: Justin Wong [mailto:lilwong@bu.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:02 AM
> > To: 'cdubose@mbta.com'
> > Subject: MBTA Bus Route 1
> > 
> > 
> > To whom it may concern,
> >  
> > This morning at approximately 8:43 AM I was biking
> on Mass Ave when a 
> > Route
> > 1 bus honked at me 3 times and proceeded to
> accelerate and cut me off. 
> > I was riding respectfully as far over to the right
> as I could and 
> > there was plenty of room to pass, even for a bus.
> The problem I want 
> > to address in this e-mail is: I should not have to
> worry about dying 
> > on our city's streets because your bus driver
> thinks she owns the 
> > road. Fortunately for me, I was able to slam the
> breaks and turn 
> > sharply to the right before hitting a parked car
> or being pinned by the
> 
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From vicki at nyu.edu  Sun May 21 22:36:17 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Sun May 21 23:44:30 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Need bike seat buying advice!
Message-ID: <d61687031591e.4470eb61@mail.nyu.edu>

Hello hello!

I have a vintage 70s Motobecan (a goddamn CADILLAC, I tell you!) with mustache bars to 
make it look even 
more obnoxiously ancient. Of course. I REALLY need a new seat. I'm not too adamant about 
having something 
with super padding, but am interested in finding the right kind of seat with a cutaway in the 
middle (not all the 
way down the middle [maybe] but moreso just towards the front).

Anyone selling, or have advice on how I can get one without spending a fortune?

Hit me off the list - 'tanks!

-V

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From aac33 at comcast.net  Mon May 22 10:44:09 2006
From: aac33 at comcast.net (Anne Cushman)
Date: Mon May 22 10:49:34 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones Bike Party Rescheduled
Message-ID: <4471CE39.6040702@comcast.net>

Hi All:
Monday, June 19th is the date. 
5 - 10 pm outside in front of Redbones.

This year, the bike party & fund raiser will be better than ever because 
there's more time to let people know about it!  
Please  circulate the new date to everyone you know & 
show up on June 19th for a great time & lots of prizes!

Any new info will be posted at www.redbones.com.

See you the 26th!

the Crew @ Redbones


PS:  Just in case, the rain date is Monday, June 26th.


From aac33 at comcast.net  Mon May 22 11:05:56 2006
From: aac33 at comcast.net (Anne Cushman)
Date: Mon May 22 11:06:16 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Redbones Party Date
Message-ID: <4471D354.4030302@comcast.net>

Hi Again:
Apologies, in my sodden state I signed off with the rain date in my 
earlier email.
Redbones Bike Party is on Monday, June 19 & that's when we hope/want to 
see you.
If you forward the email, please change the date to eliminate confusion.
Apologies again & Thanks,
Anne



From trevay at massbike.org  Mon May 22 16:50:01 2006
From: trevay at massbike.org (Tom Revay)
Date: Mon May 22 16:50:02 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
In-Reply-To: <19820.1147905837@zworg.com>
References: <19820.1147905837@zworg.com>
Message-ID: <200605221650010111.009232D1@localhost>

On 5/17/2006 at 3:43 PM turtle wrote:
>No they can't go 60 mph except on
>big hills (Right, Tom?), 

Fastest ever was 53.6 MPH going east on the Andover B-Hill Road north of Grafton Notch, Maine, in 2002, on asphalt that had been laid only that year.  (Before then it was a dirt road.)

And yes -- I took the lane!

>but then they aren't allowed on superhighways. 

Not in New England and most (all?) of the eastern states, but out west cyclists are permitted to ride on some or all freeways, since those roads constitute the only way from one place to another.  Cyclists ought to be allowed to ride on I-93 through Franconia Notch, though, since the previously serviceable US 3 was replaced by a white-knuckling, hair-pin-turning, crazy-ass hilly sidepath that cuts through parking lots wherein signs posted, "Bicyclists Must Walk Bicycles" are posted.

As John Allen says, "A bicycle facility that doesn't permit bicycling is not a bicycle facility."  Duh.

........................Tom
From schimek at alum.mit.edu  Wed May 24 11:37:25 2006
From: schimek at alum.mit.edu (Paul Schimek)
Date: Wed May 24 11:43:19 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
In-Reply-To: <d56b9a8c77cc.446b0def@mail.nyu.edu>
Message-ID: <20060524154310.A4C25A013F@bostoncoop.net>

Vicki said she saw a bicyclist "taking over the entire right lane, slowing
down
Tremont traffic a bit by causing all cars to ride in the left" and added
that she thought "I wish he'd move over to the right of the lane, I'd
totally share it with him."

I assume Vicki has the same thought about slowing traffic on the rare
occasions when she sees a motorist double-parked in the same lane (or when
she sees a motorist blocking the left lane waiting to make a left turn -- if
they were only riding a bike they would not block the whole left lane). 

Tremont St in the South End has a right lane that is 10 to 11 ft wide next
to a parking lane that is 8 feet wide. The only way for a car and bike to
share the right travel lane is for the bicyclist to ride completely in the
door zone.

The City of Boston designs travel lanes to fit the widest single vehicle,
not necessarily to fit two vehicles side by side. On a road with a passing
lane, Boston motorists should assume as a default that bicyclists will take
up the entire right lane, unless there is a shoulder or unusually wide lane.


Yes, it would be nice to convince a recalcitrant City of Boston to add in a
bit of extra width so that right lanes on most major (non-neighborhood)
streets have enough room for side by side lane sharing. But they have not
been convinced, and even if they change their ways, there will still be many
times and places where bicyclists need to take up a whole lane to be safe.

(By the way, New Jersey issues special permits for bicyclists to ride on the
shoulders of some interstates
--http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/highways.shtm.)

--Paul Schimek
Former Bicycle Program Manager, City of Boston

From vicki at nyu.edu  Thu May 25 10:20:21 2006
From: vicki at nyu.edu (Vicki Siolos)
Date: Thu May 25 10:20:29 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Bike = 1, Car = 0!
In-Reply-To: <20060524160005.E130AA0143@bostoncoop.net>
References: <20060524160005.E130AA0143@bostoncoop.net>
Message-ID: <d55db90773f0.447584e5@mail.nyu.edu>

I think it may have been the timing of the message, but that felt like a
zing. (I was simultaneously getting picked on, granted in good fun, but
still, by some co-workers).

In any case, yes. The problem of double parking and motorists looking to
make a left are, by far, a huge annoyance when travelling on Tremont in
the South End. (Moreso the prior because, to  my knowledge, it's totally
illegal but everyone does it anyway, right?)

I don't think there was anything wrong with the cyclist in the entire
lane. If it comes down to the car vs. the bike, I will always, ALWAYS,
support the bike, hands-down. Nonetheless, I'm very new to the laws and
regulations of biking in a city - so I take this list as a wealth of
resource.

Hope I didn't upset anyone with my prior e-mail, if it was taken the
wrong way.

Best,
Vicki

----- Original Message -----
> Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 11:37:25 -0400
> From: "Paul Schimek" <schimek@alum.mit.edu>
> Subject: RE: [*BCM*] Sharing the road vs. taking a lane?
> To: <list@bostoncriticalmass.org>
> Message-ID: <20060524154310.A4C25A013F@bostoncoop.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Vicki said she saw a bicyclist "taking over the entire right lane, 
> slowingdown
> Tremont traffic a bit by causing all cars to ride in the left" and 
> added that she thought "I wish he'd move over to the right of the 
> lane, I'd
> totally share it with him."
> 
> I assume Vicki has the same thought about slowing traffic on the rare
> occasions when she sees a motorist double-parked in the same lane 
> (or when
> she sees a motorist blocking the left lane waiting to make a left 
> turn -- if
> they were only riding a bike they would not block the whole left 
> lane). 
> 
> Tremont St in the South End has a right lane that is 10 to 11 ft 
> wide next
> to a parking lane that is 8 feet wide. The only way for a car and 
> bike to
> share the right travel lane is for the bicyclist to ride completely 
> in the
> door zone.
> 
> The City of Boston designs travel lanes to fit the widest single 
> vehicle,not necessarily to fit two vehicles side by side. On a road 
> with a passing
> lane, Boston motorists should assume as a default that bicyclists 
> will take
> up the entire right lane, unless there is a shoulder or unusually 
> wide lane.
> 
> 
> Yes, it would be nice to convince a recalcitrant City of Boston to 
> add in a
> bit of extra width so that right lanes on most major (non-
> neighborhood)streets have enough room for side by side lane 
> sharing. But they have not
> been convinced, and even if they change their ways, there will 
> still be many
> times and places where bicyclists need to take up a whole lane to 
> be safe.
> 
> (By the way, New Jersey issues special permits for bicyclists to 
> ride on the
> shoulders of some interstates
> --http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/highways.shtm.)
> 
> --Paul Schimek
> Former Bicycle Program Manager, City of Boston

--

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vicki@nyu.edu
onwardcharles.blogspot.com

"weigh those opinions . more like air than lead . every planned
occupation . surefire disappointment up ahead" - modest mouse.
From dimitrik at gmail.com  Thu May 25 13:56:15 2006
From: dimitrik at gmail.com (D)
Date: Thu May 25 14:03:39 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding, yes!!!
In-Reply-To: <051620062027.29331.446A35B600048B4C000072932200761064CCCA02019C0208010604@comcast.net>
References: <051620062027.29331.446A35B600048B4C000072932200761064CCCA02019C0208010604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7044e9320605251056m1ff48867la9353d1d40a4b58b@mail.gmail.com>

For those that are interested, here is the contact info for the Back
Bay Midnight Pedalers all night ride in August. Just email Jonathon
Weiss to put yourself on the mailing list.

Cheers,

Dimitri

> You're receiving this because you've explicitly asked me about the
> midnight bike ride, or otherwise expressed interest in it to me.
>
> This year's midnight bike ride is currently scheduled for the weekend
> of August 19th and 20th.  Please save the date.  The usual details
> will presumably follow in late July or early August.
>
> As usual, I expect to be looking for HAM radio operators to help with
> communication.
>
> Jonathon Weiss <jweiss@MIT.EDU>


>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Lee Peters" <lfpeters@gis.net>
>
> > I don't want to undo the success of this potential happening. Boston's
> > Midnight Ride has been happening each August for at least 11 years. It is
> > ride from 11pm to 6am, starting with about 100 bikes, a map, and a leader
> > that talks about architecture and urbanism. I will remind you again in
> > August.
> >
> > I am sure your ride in June will be just as successful.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Eamonn Kelly"
> > To: "Boston Critical Mass"
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Nighttime riding
> >
> >
> > i won't be able to attend due to my end of college week of extravaganza.
> > but i highly recommend swinging by christian science plaza. i used to ride
> > through there around 2am a lot a couple summers ago when i lived in the
> > south end. it's really peaceful.
> >
> > also bridges that time of night are great.
> >
> > damn, why didn't someone think of this earlier in the year?
> >
> >
> > | On Tue, 16 May 2006 14:59:32 -0400 (EDT)
> > | js@jarrettsloan.com wrote:
> > | I would be down to. I end up going for night rides by mistake all the
> > | time, to do it on purpose would be great.
> > |
> > |
> > | > Last night I decided enough was enough. I went for a ride during a
> > break
> > | > in the rain. I rode from 1:30 to 3:30 through the Esplenade, downtown,
> > the
> > | > Muddy River and Faneuhil Hall. It was gorgeous. It also got me
> > | > thinking....
> > | >
> > | > Are there other people who would enjoy a weekly or occasional a nd
> > | > impromptouly arranged nighttime ride? It's great to be on the road
> > with
> > | > few cars and appreciate the city wtihout the hustle and bustle. And at
> > | > night, the Muddy River and Charles are to die for.
> > | >
> > | > Anybody want to do a late night ride next week?
> > | >
> > | > noam
> > | >
> > | >
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From david at massbike.org  Tue May 30 17:47:37 2006
From: david at massbike.org (David Watson)
Date: Tue May 30 19:27:32 2006
Subject: [*BCM*] MassBike June Update
Message-ID: <EJEGIGDJFKOPNPPFOBKBAEEDGKAA.david@massbike.org>

MassBike June Update



One More Day to Win a Cannondale Street Bike: Donate Before June 1 and
Support Bike Advocacy



Please help us make it safer for kids to bike and walk to school. Landry?s
Bicycles and Cannondale are teaming up to help MassBike. From now until May
31?one more day!?all donations of $50 or above to MassBike will be entered
to win a gorgeous new Cannondale Street bike, donated by Landry's Bicycles
of Natick, Westboro, Norwood, Danvers, and Boston. Your donations will
benefit MassBike's Safe Routes to School initiative, which encourages kids
to bike and walk to school safely. All entries must be received by May 31,
2006. (No purchase is necessary to win.) The lucky MassBike winner will
receive a gift certificate, good at any Landry's Bicycle store, for the
value of the Cannondale Street bike ($899.99). The certificate is also good
toward any Cannondale bike or merchandise at Landry's store. Thank you for
your help and generosity.



To donate now, click here

http://www.active.com/donate/summer06



RedBones Bike Party & Benefit: Monday, June 19



RESCHEDULED & EVEN BIGGER:  It?s been a tradition for 10 years: throngs of
cyclists gather at Redbones BBQ in Somerville to start Bike Week off right,
with delicious barbecue and vegetarian options (tickets are $15), plus a
raffle for amazing bike prizes. The original date in May was rained out, but
this classic event has been rescheduled and will be even better! Mark your
calendars for Monday, June 19 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event
benefit MassBike and NEMBA. Redbones is located at 55 Chester Street, Davis
Square, Somerville.



Click here for more information

http://www.redbones.com/bikeparty2006.html



Brookline Bicycle Committee Re-established



Great news for Brookline Cyclists! After several years without a bicycle
committee, the Brookline Transportation Board voted on May 19 to
re-establish a committee. Vice-Chairman of the board Abby Swaine requested
the re-establishment of the committee. The new committee will have a more
formal structure than its previous incarnation, to encourage more
accountability and greater collaboration between the Transportation Board
and the committee.



NEBC Kids? Race, June 24



Come and compete in the 10th annual Northeast Bicycle Club (NEBC) kids-only
bicycle race. This fun, free event takes place rain or shine on Saturday,
June 24 at The Manchester Field in Winchester. Helmets are required for all
racers, and each racer will be entered in a raffle to win a new bike that
day. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. NEBC is a supporter of MassBike and
the sponsor of MassBike?s annual Pie Race at our summer MassBike Festival.



To learn more about NEBC?s kids-only bicycle race, email fbares@comcast.net
or call 781-729-3656.



Click here for details



http://www.northeastbicycleclub.org/home/





MassBike Seeks Office Space



Thanks to your support, MassBike is expanding! We've already outgrown our
Park Plaza office! While we will be sad to leave this amazing location, it's
time to find someplace where we can flex our muscles a bit. Plus, we really
need a closet.



Basic requirements:
500-800 sq. ft.
Built out (or owner willing to pay cost of build-out)
Common area and at least 2 private offices preferred
Easy access to T and for bike commuting
Secure bike parking or allowed to bring bikes into office
Ready to occupy September 1, 2006
Downtown Boston preferred for easy access to Beacon Hill, Cambridge or
Somerville OK.



If you know of space that might fit this bill, please email
david@massbike.org.



Bike the Miles for Human Trials: September 10



Looking for a great ride? Sign up for ?Bike The Miles For Human Trials? to
benefit The Iacocca Foundation, supporting research for a promising real
cure for diabetes. Cycle and see historic sites outside of Boston on 20, 50,
75 and 100-mile routes all starting and ending in Charlestown, MA. Enjoy the
post-celebration party hosted by Radio Disney with complimentary food,
refreshments, awards and great raffle prizes just for participating.  This
event is a MassBike Partner Ride, donating $1/rider to support bike advocacy
in Massachusetts. For more information, call Jackie Fusco at (203)249-8238.



Click here to learn more or register



http://www.bikethemilesforhumantrials.com





Register for Bicycling Skills Classes, Boston and Easthampton



Want to improve your urban riding skills? MassBike?s Bicycling Skills
classes are a great way to take your cycling to the next level as spring
approaches. We have free evening classes (Introduction to Bicycle
Safety?this has tips even advanced cyclists will benefit from), and
day-long, on-bike classes on the weekends (Bicycling 101 for
beginning/intermediate cyclists, and Bicycling 201 for
intermediate/advanced). Our classes are taught by certified League Cycling
Instructors and cost $40 for MassBike members and riders from MassBike
partner rides, and $50 regular.



Bicycling 201 will be taught in Boston on Sunday, June 25. From beginning to
advanced cyclists, these classes will help you ride faster, better, and
safer!



To register for our upcoming classes, click here

http://www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm



TAKE ACTION:  Contact Your State Rep to Get Our Bills Out of House Ways and
Means!



MassBike has two important bills currently stuck in House Ways and Means. We
need your help to get them out of the committee, so they can be voted on.
The two bills are the Bicyclists? Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (H.
1411), which organizes the state?s bicycling laws and requires that drivers
look before opening their car doors; and Safe Routes to School (H. 2121),
which would earmark a portion of transportation safety funds to help make it
easier for kids to bike and walk to school.



You can find out more information on the bills here:
http://www.massbike.org/projects/legislation.htm



Please call or email (calling is best!) your State Representative and ask
him or her to speak to Chairman DeLeo of House Ways and Means and Speaker
Sal DiMasi, and urge them to move MassBike?s bills along in the process.
Thank you.



Click here to find out who your State Representative is

http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php



Join MassBike at PedrosFest, July 28-30



Visit the MassBike booth at PedrosFest in Lanesboro, MA! The largest
noncompetitive mountain bike event in North America, PedrosFest is a
calendar fixture for avid mountain bikers. Each day offers a choice of
different rides led by marquee riders, seminars and clinics on cycling, a
massive expo stuffed with equipment to demo, and countless activities geared
towards riders of all ages. With camping, movies, bouncing castles, and
games, kids consider PedroFest to be a summertime highlight. PedrosFest
blends the experience of camping in the Berkshires with civilized amenities
like gourmet coffee, great food, a beer garden, and even hot showers. After
a long day of cycling, attendees can enjoy live bands or big-screen movies.



Click here for more information



http://www.pedrosfest.com/2006/index.cfm





Cast a Vote for a Bicycle Short Film



?Film Your Issue? organizes a competition among young filmmakers to make a
very short documentary about an issue they care about. You can watch the
films and vote for your favorite now on MSNBC?s website. One entry, ?One
Less Car, One More Bike,? by 21 year-old Jamie Walker of Pittsburgh,
supports bicycling. Votes will be tallied until June 8.



Click here to watch the films and vote



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12721177




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