Just a week ago, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced it is discussing higher fares for travelers. That doesn’t excite Boston residents, and many more are expected to turn to bicycles to get around. Residents are urged to be careful when hitting the roadways, as more bicycle traffic increases…
Bicycle accidents in Massachusetts occur all too often. Many bicycle accidents involve a vehicle or another bicycle, or happen because of a poorly paved road or road debris getting in the way. Do you know what to do in the event of a bicycle accident in Boston or elsewhere in…
A recent bicycle accident near Norwood involving two young boys is a reminder of how dangerous roadways are for bicyclists in our area. Wicked Local Walpole reports two boys, ages 9 and 10, were struck from behind by a Toyota sedan as they were bicycling down the roadway in a…
A number of prominent state agencies have reaffirmed their continued commitment to help bicyclists and motorists share the road safely with one another. One of those organizations is MassBike, the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, offering information and guidelines that may surprise you. MassBike urges travelers throughout the state to visit the”Same…
On our Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog, we recently told you about the top 200 most dangerous areas in the state for pedestrians. Throughout this blog entry we will be discussing the most dangerous areas for bicycling accidents in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), areas near…
We recently discussed on our Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog the 7th annual Hub On Wheels 2011 event. This all-day event is put on by the Governor of Boston to help raise awareness about the presence of riders in our area to help decrease their risks of a bicycling accident…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has been working diligently to partner up with approximately 350 schools and more than 115 communities to educate our students about the dangers of walking and biking to school in an effort to make their walk or bike to school is a little bit…
Boston is endorsing a new type of transportation for enjoyable summer travel — bikes! The New Balance Hubway, named after the athletic company, is the city’s new bike-sharing program. It was recently launched at City Hall Plaza. New Balance is a lead sponsor of the bicycle program. Mayor Thomas M.…
During the summer months, bicyclists of all kind hit our roadways to enjoy the season’s warm weather and some outdoor excitement. What many bicyclists don’t take into consideration is their increased risk of being involved in a Massachusetts bicycle accident. Brookline Police have already made nearly 450 bicycle stops and…
A minivan clipped a 16-year-old bicyclist on Boston Street, sending him under an oncoming dump truck. The young cyclist was conscious and alert when emergency responders arrived at the Massachusetts bicycle accident scene. He was treated at the scene and then transported to North Shore Children’s Hospital in Salem “for…