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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 7d

On the one hand I appreciate when people are upfront about their source so I can weigh the statement accordingly, but I also want to bang my head against a wall whenever I hear, "According to ChatGPT...", *especially* at work.

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 7d

I agree with you that we tend to be more motivated to write in complaints, so I've tried to make an effort to also write in about positive things. At the very least, I hope it brightens someone's day (and longer term, hopefully encourages them to keep doing what they're doing!)

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 7d

I've written to the city transportation staff with praise for new bike lane projects and have gotten some lovely messages back. Also have written to construction or delivery companies when I see them do a good job detouring bikes and have also gotten positive messages back!

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 7d

Just as a general piece of advice, it's a good idea to let your town and city officials know when you approve of something they do. It will encourage them to do more things like that in the future, and it's also just nice because they get hit with a lot of negativity.

Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 7d

If you like this change to the street, please let Brooklyn CB6 know by emailing [email protected]

I'm on the board and we're already getting some cranky emails. The folks who are using this and benefit from it don't know they have to stand up for good things, so help us stand up for good things.

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Cambridge Bicycle Safety @cambbikesafety.bsky.social · 8d

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

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

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 18d

If my dentist is reading this, I definitely always floss every night 👀

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

You do start to develop a sixth sense over time... Always listen to your gut (except maybe if you're attempting to grocery shop on a empty stomach )

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MaiTheDane @maithedane.bsky.social · 19d

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

I still think it's fun! Won't think too hard about it 😉

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dew-lulu (spoopy version) @dewbert.social · 19d

Rascal and I e-bike in all kinds of weather! I go to work and he goes to daycare.

A man with a salt-and-pepper mustache and a blue North Face jacket takes a selfie on a cloudy day. Over his shoulder, a small, tan, shaggy dog peeks out from a light-colored pet carrier backpack. The background shows a long row of parked cars on a city street, with modern apartment buildings visible further down.

A man with a graying beard and mustache, wearing a white patterned collared shirt and an earbud, takes a close-up selfie. A small, tan, shaggy dog peeks over his left shoulder from a light-colored pet carrier backpack. They are outdoors on a sunny day with a paved path or road, trees, and a utility pole visible in the background.

Selfie of a man and a small dog riding in a backpack carrier on a cold evening. The man is bundled up in a puffy coat and hat, and the dog has a slightly grumpy expression as it looks over his shoulder. The ground appears to have traces of snow or ice.

A small, tan, shaggy dog sits on a concrete path next to a light blue bicycle. The bike has a black rear rack holding a large, black, rectangular pannier or commuter bag. A wooden fence is in the background.

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

😆 I didn't think about that but now I can't unsee it. Longfellow Bridge would have been iconic!

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

Dental floss was also successfully obtained, and it was not locked up! I have my 6 month cleaning coming up...

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

FYI at least when I went a week ago, the second floor magnet rack had many more options, including this specific one, compared to the first floor rack.

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

Once I realized the train car moved, I couldn't resist!

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

On the topic of magnets, this 'Out of Service" MBTA bus magnet was a bit too on the nose (this was spotted in the Porter Sq Bookstore)

A white rectangular magnet with a cartoon of a MBTA bus that is "Out of Service" and "Boston" on the bottom.

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

The one in Harvard Sq!

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · 19d

Walked into CVS to buy dental floss, walked out with a Red line fridge magnet, as one does.

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StreetsblogMASS @mass.streetsblog.org · Sep 9

Live In Boston? Make A Plan to Vote In Today’s Preliminary Election - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/09/09/l...
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Live In Boston? Make A Plan to Vote In Today’s Preliminary Election - Streetsblog Massachusetts

Mayoral challenger Josh Kraft has made his opposition to bike lanes a major theme in his multi-million dollar campaign against Mayor Michelle Wu.

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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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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today I learned that pizza acrobatics is a sport on ESPN and it is a delight: youtu.be/ONvJQ7y8VEs?...

United States Pizza Team defies gravity in pizza spinning acrobatic trials | ESPN 8: The Ocho

YouTube video by ESPN

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · Aug 22

I got a classic Brompton with my first real paycheck after finishing grad school. Now I'm coveting their electric version...😅

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Elle @biknmusicmama.bsky.social · Aug 2

There’s an election this fall near you. Have you identified *one* candidate that you will be supporting and doing a little volunteering for to keep politics where you live sane in the face of federal fascism?

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Bike Commuting MA @bikecommutema.bsky.social · Jun 26

Re-discovered this great demonstration of NYC's bendy flex posts while cleaning up my downloads folder, and thought it was timely share given the recent primaries!

(In contrast, Cambridge's flex posts are usually rigid)

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · Jun 25

School streets is another one of those things where a bunch of neighborhoods will be virulently against it until they see it working in a lot of other neighborhoods and start complaining, "Why do those neighborhoods always get the good stuff?" This is exactly what happened with Citi Bike!

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