Allston Brighton Bike Network Expansion
Anthony D'Isidoro
Western Avenue
The Boston Planning & Development Agency launched the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning to engage local stakeholders in discussing the future of Western Avenue between Barry’s Corner and Leo Birmingham Parkway.
Through those discussions, the community identified a near-term need to add separated bike lanes on Western Avenue. Additional changes will help organize bus stops and improve the accessibility of crosswalks along the street.
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North Beacon Street
The Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan was adopted in May 2021. Over 1,600 comments from community members shaped that plan over nearly three years of meetings and events. Residents identified North Beacon Street as a priority for improved biking.
Today, there is no dedicated space for biking. We plan to install separated bike lanes. Some amount of on-street parking will need to be removed, and the width of travel lanes reduced. The narrower travel lanes will help calm traffic speeds.
We upgraded the curb ramps at existing crosswalks already. New crosswalk locations can be added.
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Winship Street
The Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan identified Winship Street for traffic-calming treatment. More than two-thirds of drivers on Winship Street exceed the 25 MPH speed limit.
We propose adding a separated bike lane in the uphill direction. This will narrow the width of the street for driving and prompt drivers to slow down. Most on-street parking will remain and buses will be accommodated.
Winship is an important connection for bicyclists traveling from Cambridge Street/Washington Street to destinations on Chestnut Hill Avenue and beyond. Chestnut Hill Avenue was also identified for separated bike lanes in the Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan. We plan to work with neighbors on the design of Chestnut Hill Avenue soon.
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South Street (Brighton)
Today, South Street is one-way for travel from Chestnut Hill Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue. It is relatively flat, and drivers have a tendency to pick up the pace if they see a green light at Comm. Ave. Other parts of the street network nearby follow a hillier topography.
We propose adding speed humps to calm traffic. We will also install signs that permit people on bikes to travel in both directions, avoiding hills.
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Paul Dixon
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Justin Brown
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Angela Tang
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Jake
Anthony D'Isidoro
We are working on a number of bike projects this year as part of our work to quickly close gaps across the City in Boston's emerging network of low-stress bike routes. We are holding an outdoor drop-in session on South Street. We will have a table set up outside at the corner of South Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Drop in anytime to ask questions, view materials, and learn more about the project. In the event of rain, we'll postpone to Monday, May 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (announced on the project webpage).
Email Contact: better-bike-lanes@boston.gov
South Street (Brighton)