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Official Bluesky account of the City of Boston Streets Cabinet (Transportation & Public Works). Helping make Boston’s streets work for everyone, no matter who you are or how you get around. 🏃🏽‍♀️🚲👟🚍🚦🗑♻️ linktr.ee/bosstreets

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · Nov 5

The Streets Cabinet is now on Bluesky! Follow us for updates about our work to deliver essential public services that keep Boston moving, clean, and vibrant, while we transform our streets to become safer, more equitable, and more sustainable.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 11h

Guessing the car, and cart, by the sound it makes ♻️

If your recycling cart has been lost or damaged, contact @311.boston.gov and we’ll deliver a replacement. You can find everything you need to know about curbside recycling in Boston at boston.gov/recycling

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 2d

New @ridebluebikes.bsky.social stations are on the way! We're working to make our public bike share more reliable and convenient, and we need your help.

Come to one of our upcoming open house events, or share your feedback using our surveys at boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

Graphic with images of three people riding Bluebikes and text:
Help us plan new Bluebikes stations.
We’re adding to our public bike share system in every Boston neighborhood. In the current phase, we are focusing on Dorchester, JP, Mattapan, and Roxbury — we need your help choosing the best spots. Join us for an open house to learn more!
Wednesday, October 8, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Egleston Square Library
Tuesday, October 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Mattapan Library
Thursday, October 30, 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Virtual - tinyurl.com/expansion-oct
For information, please visit boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

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Boston Police Department @police.boston.gov · 2d

✅ Traffic Update: Albany St between Northampton St & Mass Ave, along with the Mass Ave Connector inbound toward Boston Medical Center, has REOPENED following an earlier accident. Normal traffic flow has resumed.

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Boston 311 @311.boston.gov · 5d

🚧 Advisory: The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place this Sunday, October 5, along Commonwealth Ave. The Jimmy Fund Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and the Patients’ Walk at 1:30 p.m. Please be aware of parking restrictions and road closures throughout the day.

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Boston Water and Sewer Commission @water.boston.gov · 9d

First leaves falling already? Whether you rake leaves or use it for a natural fertilizer to help soil maintain moisture. Keep them out of catch basins, it is important to keep catch basins clear, so stormwater has a place to go!

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 9d

General applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program will open this Wednesday, October 1!

Tonight, we'll host a virtual showcase of e-bikes on Zoom, which will include standard e-bikes, cargo e-bikes, and adaptive e-bikes.

Register and join us for the showcase: boston.gov/ebike-types

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 12d

Reminder! No Orange Line service between Forest Hills and North Station this weekend, September 27-28. Check out boston.gov/mbta-shutdowns for alternate options, including free and accessible shuttle buses and a map of our suggested bike route.

Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28.

Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 12d

♻️TOMORROW♻️

Boston residents can safely dispose of household waste, and recycle textiles, electronics, propane tanks & more, at our Zero Waste Day pickup. Bring your items on Saturday, September 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 200 Frontage Road.

Details: www.boston.gov/calendar/zer...

Graphic: Zero Waste Day on Saturday, September 27 at 200 Frontage Road

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 15d

✅ new Bluebikes stations
✅ free pizza
✅ a great day on two wheels!

Celebrate Allston-Brighton's new Bluebikes stations with the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative, T4MA, and @ridebluebikes.bsky.social this Saturday, Sept. 27!

Register to join the ride: bit.ly/3V9nlBs

Graphic with image of a person riding a bicycle and map of the Allston-Brighton neighborhood with icons marking the locations of new Bluebikes stations. Text reads:
Allston-Brighton Bluebikes Expansion Celebratory Group Ride.
Celebrate Allston-Brighton's new Bluebikes stations with the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative, T4MA, the City of Boston, and Boston Bluebikes.
Free post-ride pizza!
Free helmets available!
Location: Oak Square Bluebikes Station
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Rain date - Sunday, September 28

Register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqtnCGM1vuJuIoelTNiAqp0WZbqRe-5rw-nGnn6xnuUNuf4w/viewform

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 16d

We’re working every day to improve sidewalks across the city, making it safer and easier for everyone to get around.

Deputy Chief Julia Campbell walks us through the process of how sidewalks get repaired in Boston. If you see a sidewalk that needs work, let us know with @311.boston.gov.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 16d

🟠 Orange Line closure: the MBTA has announced there will be no train service between Forest Hills and North Station this Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28.

Use shuttle buses between Forest Hills and Back Bay. Use the Green Line between Copley and North Station. mbta.com/orangeline

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 17d

No matter where you live in Boston, your fare on the Commuter Rail should be the same. Join us in supporting the Fare Equity bill before the State Legislature.

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 20d

🔵Blue Line closure: the MBTA has announced that there will be no service between Bowdoin and Airport beginning 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 19, through Sunday, Sep. 21.

Use shuttle buses between Airport & Gov Center. The East Boston Ferry service will be fare-free during this work. mbta.com/BlueLine

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 21d

Boston is adding new stations to our public bike share network in every neighborhood and we need your help! Join us for an open house this October to learn more about the expansion of @ridebluebikes.bsky.social.

🚲 boston.gov/bike-share-expansion

A row of Bluebikes with text: Boston is expanding our public bike share network

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 21d

Speed humps are helping make streets across Boston safer for everyone.

We talked with Roslindale parent Ben Bruno about infrastructure improvements the Streets Cabinet installed in his neighborhood and the difference they’ve made for him and his neighbors.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 22d

Reminder that applications are OPEN from September 15-30 for adaptive e-bike users! Check out boston.gov/ebikes to learn about our upcoming events.

City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 29d

“Now I can see the world again.”

Steven Leonard has been housebound since 2010, since a bad back surgery left him unable to walk. Then his wife, Muriel, found out about the City of Boston's E-Bike Incentive Program.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 22d

The Fall & Harvest Streets Grant from @civicorganizing.boston.gov gives you $300 to bring neighbors together with festive block parties full of pumpkins, treats, and autumn fun. 🍂✨ Apply by September 22, 2025, at boston.gov/fall-grants

City of Boston Fall & Harvest Streets Grant
Celebrate the season with a $300 grant for your Fall & Harvest block party! Apply now at boston.gov/fall-grants

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 26d

Thanks for letting us know. We’ll share this feedback with the team.

City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 27d

Today, Public Works crews were in Mattapan, milling Ruskindale Road and Taunton Avenue and rebuilding sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps on Messinger Street. Learn more at boston.gov/resurfacing

A Public Works crew member walks in front of a milling machine at work in Mattapan

A Public Works crew excavates a sidewalk while carrying out repairs

A Public Works crew excavates a sidewalk on Messinger Street while carrying out repairs

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 27d

tired: summer is over :(

wired: 🚧🚧 Construction season is still in full swing 🚧🚧

A red dump truck is parked in front of a milling machine on a street in Mattapan during the milling and resurfacing process

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City of Boston @boston.gov · 27d

Boston honors the memories of those killed in the tragic events of September 11th, including those aboard AA Flight 11 and UA Flight 175, which had departed from Logan Airport. We hold the loved ones of those lost close and remember the courage and care shown by Americans in service of one another.

Dark blue graphic with a simple, transparent illustration of the Twin Towers and text: Boston Remembers.

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 29d

Both received e-bikes through the program, allowing them to leave the house and travel for miles together.

The next round of applications for adults with disabilities who need an adaptive e-bike or powered wheelchair handcycle attachment will be September 15-30.

Learn more: boston.gov/ebikes

Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program

The goals of Boston’s E-Bikes Incentive Program are to address historic inequities in transportation access, accelerate mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation, and improve mobility options ...

boston.gov

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City of Boston Streets Cabinet @streets.boston.gov · 29d

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Boston Election Department @elections.boston.gov · 29d

Today is Preliminary Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot.
Check your polling location at voteinma.com

Graphic with text: Election Reminder, Preliminary Municipal Election, Tuesday, September 9 2025

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City of Boston @boston.gov · Sep 7

Open Newbury has been cancelled today due to recent warnings of flash flooding.

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