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Project accountability file
Centre Street Bike Lanes
Bike lane project cancelled after political backlash.
Centre Street, West RoxburyStarted 2022
Started
2022
Expected
TBD
Delay
4+ years
About this project
Proposed bike lanes that were cancelled after significant political opposition.
Timeline
2022
Project Proposed
City proposes bike lanes as part of repaving project.
2023
Political Opposition
Vocal opposition from some residents and local politicians.
2024stalled
Project Cancelled
City backs down from bike lane implementation.
Key issues
- Political pressure overrode safety considerations
- Set precedent for opposition tactics
- Cyclists still have no safe route
Community impact
Cancellation emboldened opposition to safety projects citywide.