Medford Bicycle Advisory Commission

03/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
Medford is getting new bike racks in our business districts this year!
And a bike rack option has now been added to SeeClickFix, so you can request a rack in locations where you need one or report a broken/damaged one.

Where do you need to park your bike?

02/26/2026

Is the route you need to bike or walk blocked with snow?
Let the state and city agencies responsible know. They will come out and clear spots like this when asked, but don't tend to do it without prompting.
Many of the problem areas are not city property, but are the responsibility of Mass. DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) or MassDOT. In addition to reporting blockages on SeeClickFix to notify the City of Medford, you can email [email protected] with your specific requests.

The more we make it clear that we need and use these facilities all year 'round, the stronger the case for clearing these corridors as a matter of course. But in the meantime, it really does help if you report specific problem spots!

02/10/2026

As we wait for the snow to melt, please be patient on the roads.

The roadways are narrower; alternative routes, bike paths, and bike lanes (where they exist) are mostly still unusable. You are also more likely to encounter people walking or rolling in the street, because sidewalks and curb cuts may not be adequately cleared yet either.

By state law, bicyclists are allowed to use the full lane anywhere except for restricted highways (these signs aren't a special designation, they're just a reminder). And motor vehicle operators are still required to pass vulnerable road users such as bicyclists, pedestrians, road workers, crossing guards, etc, by at least four feet.

So please drive patiently. Even if you don't want to slow down for someone else, you can console yourself that at least a person on a bicycle isn't going to park it in the parking space you shoveled out. :)

02/09/2026

Medford cyclists! Want Tufts' new project on Boston Ave to be as vibrant and safe as possible? Apply to join their Community Advisory Group!

Medford residents: Tufts University is seeking community members to participate in the Boston Avenue Planning Study Community Advisory Group. The Boston Avenue Planning Study is fully funded by Tufts University and is one of several community benefits associated with the Boston Avenue Residence Hall project currently under construction at 401/403 Boston Avenue.

The Community Advisory Group will advise a consultant-led planning process focused on improving safety, accessibility, and the overall public realm along Boston Avenue between Winthrop Street and College Avenue in Medford. The Community Advisory Group will include neighbors, small business owners, government officials, and Tufts University employees.

For an overview of the role of the Community Advisory Group, membership participation expectations, and to apply, please visit: https://buff.ly/mD0DVuh. Applications are due on February 28th.

10/26/2025

We had such a blast today with Family Bike Ride today! So many bikes, families, kiddos, and friends gathering at the beautiful Condon Shell in Medford, and riding along the new Clippership Connector path all the way to Assembly Row in Somerville. Thanks to the volunteers, police officers, and hundreds of people who came out on this beautiful day!

10/21/2025

Join us and our friends at Family Bike Ride for a family friendly ride from the Condon Shell to Assembly Row this Sunday, Oct 26! Come enjoy costumes, trick or treating, games, music, and a slow, scenic ride along some great (and new!) bike paths in our area!

The fifth annual Halloween Family Bike Ride is Sunday, October 26 at 11am starting from the Condon Shell! This free event features music, a (mostly) car-free curated ride, bike-to-bike trick or treating, crafts, and more.

Find a link to register and more details here: https://www.familybikeride.org/halloween

07/25/2025

Our friends at Family Bike Ride will be nearby in Arlington this Saturday (July 26) hosting a cargo bike test ride event. Try out some bikes so you can get in on the fun!

Cargo Bike Test Drive event is this Saturday. Come learn about cargo bikes. If you are an owner, come volunteer to help those considering make the best choice for their families.

07/17/2025

Medford, MA, USA has needed this path for SO long. We are beyond thrilled for this critical connection! Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn - let's ride!

06/03/2025

The state finally installed turn signals on Route 16 and Boston Ave, where residents have seen countless crashes over the years! We are so hopeful for the predictability and safety improvements this should bring for this important corridor for Medford residents. When we're biking, walking, or driving here, we see SO much red light running here. We're all on board for safety improvements! https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/21/metro/bad-somerville-intersection/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKrNEhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpJa2fNHMKPxQW9uCvmjgewv8_qt-b4X3P44hgrg4dFA9jCU-1-4qwQd9CL3_aem_UwmKmIRl7MFAc0sbzK6dUQ

A Somerville resident kept hearing and seeing crashes out his window. So he got to work.

05/15/2025

In Massachusetts, it's 4 feet, not 1.5 meters. But if you're quibbling over the difference, you're probably coming too close.
You can cross the center line to pass when the coast is clear. But if you can't pass by the required distance, you should slow down and wait until you can. The cyclist is not required to move over to the edge of the road or the parked cars to give you more room, because that puts them at risk from car doors, blind driveways, right hooks, etc.
It generally doesn't take very long before there's room for the cyclist to move over safely, or there's a gap in oncoming traffic, or one or both people turns off that road, or you have to stop for some other reason anyway.

05/06/2025

UPDATE: MOVED TO May 14 due to weather.

Come join the many great volunteers in our community as we walk, bike, and roll to school next Wednesday, May 14th! Ride safe, have fun, and tell your elected officials about your experience so we can make our City safer and more fun for everyone!