Massachusetts Avenue across the Harvard Bridge (commonly known as the "Mass Ave Bridge") is one of the most heavily-used bike routes in the region. It's also one of the most dangerous, squeezing people on bikes in between 4 lanes of cars and a crash barrier. Although Boston and Cambridge have put bike lanes at both ends, the state controls the bridge and has yet to follow suit. We're determined to change that, and to get protected bike lanes on the Mass Ave. bridge this fall/winter.
We're callng on the state to implement short-term safety improvements (flex posts and a lane reduction) this year, before winter weather makes the bridge even more unwelcoming to people on bikes. Longer term, we're seeking bike lanes fully separated from traffic (behind a solid crash barrier) and bus-only lanes.
Sign below if you want protected bike lanes on the Mass Ave. Bridge!