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A group of Cambridge residents interested in promoting safety for cyclists of all ages and abilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts. https://cambridgebikesafety.org/

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · Sep 4

Cambridge Bicycle Safety is proud to announce our 2025 Cambridge City Council candidate endorsements. We’ve endorsed 12 candidates, all of whom have committed to our number one priority: completing the city’s network of separated bike lanes on schedule by November 2026.

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 10h

Streetwise is a monthly speaker series focused on sharing wisdom along the path to Complete Streets that is a joint initiative of @somervillebikes.bsky.social, CBS, Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, and @sass-somerville.org.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 10h

The BU Bridge Safety Alliance will be giving the October Streetwise talk, titled "Keeping People Safe on the BU Bridge Corridor: Positive Positive Changes, Next Steps," on Wednesday, October 15 at 6 PM at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville.

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Dana Bullister @danabullister.bsky.social · 14h

So glad I was able to join and see this incredible panel! Thank you so much for organizing, @cambbikesafety.bsky.social, and for helping relay this critical information to the cycling community. Let's ensure we have the vital knowledge and infrastructure to make cycling safe for everyone! 🙏🙏

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, a HUGE thank you to our panelists, all audience members, and the great team at Portico for making the event possible. If you want to learn more, we’re hosting an event Thursday evening at the Harvard Square Patagonia to discuss how to talk to your family and friends about bike safety!

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

We’re also very grateful that two of our endorsed City Council “Bike Champions,” @danabullister.bsky.social and Ned Melanson, plus an aide from the office of MA Senate President Pro Tempore and tireless safe streets advocate Will Brownsberger, attended the event.

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to @somerbikesafety.bsky.social for tabling alongside us and ensuring that Somerville residents attending also received critical local bike safety information.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

Josh’s top two bike safety tips, gleaned from working on hundreds of bike crash cases: 1) If a car is involved, write down its license plate and 2) Ask witnesses for their contact information.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

Complemented by lively audience participation, the quartet discussed best practices for safely biking in the Boston and Cambridge areas; their experiences living through, witnessing, and litigating bike crashes; and what to do if you’re in—or witness—a bike crash.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

The event featured 4 bike safety experts: Josh Zisson, an attorney who specializes in bike safety and bike law; Vivian Ortiz, the People’s Bike Mayor of Boston; Amanda Leifer, a CBS volunteer; and Rob Vandenabeele, a sustainability consultant (@ecofriendlybeer.bsky.social).

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 1d

On Tuesday, we hosted an expert panel and social at Portico Brewing about “What To Do In Case You Are In a Crash.”

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 3d

While we're not making School Committee endorsements, we’re publishing all responses so voters can easily review each candidate’s positions on school-related biking and safe-routes issues: www.cambridgebikesafety.org/2025/09/26/2...

2025 Cambridge Bicycle Safety School Committee Questionnaires - Cambridge Bicycle Safety

CBS is working on ensuring that everyone can safely travel the City by bike. Over the past years, we have focused on electing supportive City Councilors, who have passed the CSO and overseen its execu...

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 3d

School Committee candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh attended the October 3 bike bus alongside Burhan! This year, for the first time, CBS sent a School Committee candidate questionnaire.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 3d

CBS' "Bike Champions" not only pledged to complete Cambridge's network of separated bike lanes on schedule by November 2026; they also gave the strongest responses to other transportation-related topics in our questionnaire, and, if incumbents, had a perfect voting record on bike safety.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 3d

"Bike Champions" Councillor Burhan Azeem (@burhanazeem.bsky.social) and candidate
Ned Melanson each recently joined the Peabody/Rindge Avenue Upper School Friday morning bike bus!

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 5d

CBS is hosting a "How to Talk to Your Friends and Neighbors About Bike Safety" event at the Harvard Square Patagonia on 10/16 from 7:30-9 PM. We will also distribute bike lights! Sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/how-t...

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Ecofriendly Beer Drinker @ecofriendlybeer.bsky.social · 6d

Join @cambbikesafety.bsky.social and some special guests at Portico Brewing on the #Camridge - #Somerville town line for some #bike safety discussion along with some tasty brews.

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Bluebikes @ridebluebikes.bsky.social · 5d

Check this out. So important for all riders to know what to do if you’re ever in a crash. 🚲 🚑

#bikesafety #boston #cambridge

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 12d

Join CBS for a bike safety event on Tuesday, October
7, at 6:30 PM at Portico Brewery, just over the line in
Somerville in Boynton Yards. This short course will
cover the necessary steps you need to take if you are
ever in a crash so you are better prepared.

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 6d

While the City Council sets transportation policy, the School Committee shapes daily school operations and can champion safety at arrival and dismissal, support School Streets, encourage bike buses, expand bike safety education, and ensure secure bike parking.

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 6d

We are not making School Committee endorsements; sharing these responses is intended to inform the public and highlight where candidates stand on keeping students who walk and bike safe.

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 6d

This year, for the first time, CBS sent a School Committee candidate questionnaire. We’re publishing all responses so voters can easily review each candidate’s positions on school-related biking and safe-routes issues: www.cambridgebikesafety.org/2025/09/26/2...

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 7d

Join @cbsiepac.bsky.social tomorrow at the Common at CX for their Cambridge Crossing Day of Action!

Cambridge Bicycle Safety IEPAC @cbsiepac.bsky.social · 8d

Our Cambridge Crossing Day of Action is happening SUNDAY! Swing by the Common at CX to learn more about the election and find a way to get involved. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! www.mobilize.us/cbsiepac/eve...

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bikepedantic @bikepedantic.bsky.social · 8d

Our #bikebus is hosting local bike champion candidates for Council! So far we’ve had:

* Ned Melanson
* @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social
* @burhanazeem.bsky.social (and Schools Cmte candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh)

Next week, @marcgov.bsky.social!

Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 13d

Cambridge City Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui
joined the Peabody/Rindge Avenue Upper School bike bus Friday morning! @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety IEPAC @cbsiepac.bsky.social · 8d

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 10d

Happy October, Cambridge! Early voting begins in 24 days...

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 12d

There will be plenty of back and forth between
panelists and audience members. Portico sells food,
so come out for some good eats, tasty libations, a
lively discussion on bike safety, and the chance to
hang out with fellow bike advocates.