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In order to increase the proportion of non-polluting, human-powered vehicles
in the transportation mix, the issues which prevent people from using bicycles
must be addressed. The danger of street traffic is often cited as a primary
reason for the development of off-road routes or bikepaths, but just as
importantly, we need to develop alternative routes which go all the places
cars can go.
One of the skills which bicyclists develop is the ability to select from a multiplicity of routes to get where they need to go. A network of bicycle routes, lanes, and paths is growing which can connect cyclists and their destinations to make bicycling a more desirable transportation option. An advantage of the bicycle is that the road system can be used to bridge uncompleted portions of the network, so there is no need to wait until the system is "complete". |
Massachusetts bike path and lane snow conditions
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Here are upcoming rides and events:
After meeting at 10:00 am at Paul's Bridge at the Milton/Readville line, we'll follow the Neponset River south on its east side to its East Branch in Canton and the 185-year-old Canton Viaduct, which still carries Amtrak over the river on its way south to New York from Boston. On our way south, we'll take a detour to Signal Hill, on the River south of Rt. 128 and west of I-95, and on the way back, we'll detour on a gravel path which used to be a runway at the old Canton Airport, which could easily connect with Signal Hill if it weren't for I-95. We'll bike back to Pauls Bridge through Norwood, Westwood, Dedham, and the Readville neighborhood of Boston, where we'll stop to check out Sprague Pond. Helmets are required. Bring a mask if you wish to wear one when inside a building or close to others. Heavy rain will cancel. Ride With GPS Map And here is what we have done recently:
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