Newton Bike Update June 17

Newton Bike Update to be held on June 17

How does Newton measure up to other U.S. communities in bicycle friendliness? Find out Monday, June 17, 6-7 pm, War Memorial, City Hall at the Second Annual Newton Bike Summit!

The League of American Bicyclists has just awarded Newton a Bronze for its efforts to become a Bicycle Friendly Community—up from an honorable mention last year—a great honor.

Newton Bicycle Coordinator Lois Levin will be joined by Mayor Setti Warren, members of the Board of Aldermen, city Transportation Director Bill Paille, a representative of the police department, and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

They will highlight Newton’s new bicycle lanes, describe Newton’s bicycling safety education programs, review crash statistics and enforcement activities, and the city-supported volunteer efforts to encourage more bicycling.

Newton is embracing the environmental, health and economic benefits that stem from bicycling. Having adopted a comprehensive Bicycle Network Plan in 2012, the City has created separated bicycle lanes along Beacon Street, Centre Street, Langley Road and Walnut Street.  This year, the City expects to expand the network by improving safety on the Carriage Road of Commonwealth Avenue, and add shared lanes on Lowell Ave and Webster Street. Bicycling is steadily increasing in Newton because of these efforts.

The Bicycle Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the Transportation Advisory Group, formed by Mayor Warren to help advance his vision of a sustainable Newton. The TAG works to make Newton's streets safe and healthy for all residents.

For details contact: Lois Levin: 617-527-1237; Andreae Downs, TAG chair: 617-378-8972; Bill Paille: 617-796-1491