Boston's Bike Lanes Story Isn’t Really About Bike Lanes
- Friends of Pine and Spruce
- Mar 22
- 1 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
City Hall’s ambitious plan to reshape Boston’s streets has ignited a battle over who really controls the town’s future—and exposed an identity crisis long in the making.
Boston Magazine’s March 2025 article, “This Isn’t About Bike Lanes,” explores the debate surrounding Mayor Michelle Wu’s initiative to expand protected bike lanes across Boston. The overall program is sparking backlash from business owners, residents, and commuters who point out that the loss of parking spaces and increased traffic congestion harm commerce and daily life. The controversy highlights deeper issues of governance and community engagement. Many say that the administration’s top-down approach lacks adequate public input. The Mayor has signaled a potential shift towards making changes. Read the article here:
