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Meet at 5pm at Rowes Wharf to catch the 5:20pm ferry to Hingham
The South Shore is well connected by MBTA ferries. This first of two rides to the South Shore will highlight the extensive trail system around the Back River, as well as some of the disconnects. We will head to Worlds End in time for sunset before returning to the Hingham Ferry
Leaders Alice Brown and David Loutzenheiser
Connect Historic Boston is an initiative between the City of Boston and the National Park Service to link historic sites through downtown Boston. While construction on the full project continues, we’ll be able to take folks on a ride of the substantially-complete bike trail. The ride will take approximately an hour, with a few stops to discuss the project. We will end near a Red Line T stop. This ride is being led by Boston Bikes. Please sign up directly with the organizers.
On this second South Shore ride, we will take the ferry to Hull, and ride past Nantasket Beach as well as see the opportunity for a new rail trail in the area. We will pass through Wompatuck State Park of which has many miles of rideable trails. Returning via the Hingham ferry.
Meet at 4:15 at Long Wharf to take the 4:30 ferry to Hull
Leaders Alice Brown and David Loutzenheiser
Meeting at Paul Revere Park (just north of the locks) in Charlestown at 5:30pm
The Grand Junction, Community Path, Mystic River, Charlestown greenways, and Border to Boston Trails all end in this general area, but they currently do not converge. This bike tour will explore the urban connectivity puzzle and opportunities between all of these trails
Leaders – Tony Lechuga, Amber Christoffersen, and Alan Moore
This bike ride highlights the new, improved, and proposed Jamaica Pond region parkways and trails. The ride will include the new Casey Arborway project, Franklin Park, Forest Hills Cemetery, and the Roslindale Gateway Path. Representatives from the City of Boston, MassDOT, and DCR will be providing updates on the ride.
Ride departs at 5:30pm from the Jamaica Pond Boat House.
Leader – Charlotte Fleetwood
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Leaders – David Loutzenheiser, Jamie Errickson, Joel Barrera
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Leader – David Loutzenheiser
Meeting at West Concord commuter rail station at 3pm
The Minuteman, Bruce Freeman, and Assabet Trails are close to being built out in this area. They come close together but do not connect. This ride will scope out potential routes of future trails that can connect these. The ride will be a loop taking in a newly completed section of the Bruce Freeman and well as Assabet Rail Trails. There is about a mile of wide packed dirt trail, so 32mm+ tires recommended.
Leaders – David Loutzenheiser and Jeff Collins
Join us for the grand finale in our summer series! This walking tour will start in Porter Sq and end at Assembly Row. In between we will see and talk about neighborways, innovative bicycle treatments, status of the Green Line Extension, and Assembly Row development. After the walk, join us for dinner and drinks at Assembly Row.
Leader – Mark Chase
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/593529494395898/
Join the City of Cambridge, MAPC, our partners, and other members of the public for a forum on autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.
The City of Cambridge has begun the process of creating a Future of Mobility Implementation Blueprint to help prepare for and shape new mobility options in a way that meets our community goals, meets the mobility needs of all people who live in, work in, and visit Cambridge, and is well integrated with our sustainable transportation system. This forum is an opportunity for you to:
- learn about the role of the Local, State, and Federal government in managing AVs,
- hear from researchers who are thinking about the interactions between AVs and people, and
- engage with the people behind the technology to gain a better understanding of the state of the technology, plans for the future, and challenges.
Confirmed speakers:
- Joseph E. Barr | Director | Cambridge Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department
- Susanne Rasmussen | Director of Environmental and Transportation Planning | Cambridge Community Development Department
- Alison Felix | Senior Transportation Planner and Emerging Technologies Specialist | Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
- Bryan Reimer | Research Scientist | MIT AgeLab
- Ryan Jacobs | Director, Boston Operations | nuTonomy
This event is hosted by the City of Cambridge in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.