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Boston Mayor Wu Announces Street-Safety Plan, Bike Barriers

7/25/2026

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a street-safety plan on July 24 after July 9 death of Louisa Gag.
The plan adds permanent concrete bike-lane barriers, temporary barriers, and stricter truck side-guard rules.
Chris Osgood and Tali Robbins will head a Streets Cabinet that meets monthly with advocacy groups.
Wu pledged school-zone upgrades, Vision Zero dashboard updates, a reporting app and a bike-patrol unit, while advocates demanded timelines, funding and a 2030 Vision Zero commitment.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a street-safety plan on July 24 after July 9 death of Louisa Gag.
The plan adds permanent concrete bike-lane barriers, temporary barriers, and stricter truck side-guard rules.
Chris Osgood and Tali Robbins will head a Streets Cabinet that meets monthly with advocacy groups.
Wu pledged school-zone upgrades, Vision Zero dashboard updates, a reporting app and a bike-patrol unit, while advocates demanded timelines, funding and a 2030 Vision Zero commitment.