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Cycling

Photo: A view of Earth from space

Things-to-do

Earth Day at BU: Green Thumbs Welcome, Enthusiasm Encouraged

April 3, 2025

Photo: A large group of young people, likely college students, with bicycles stand on an urban street in Boston University's campus

Campus & Facilities

Reimagining Cummington Mall

April 18, 2024

Jay Diengott, manager of BU's new Bike Kitchen, smiles for the camera. They have blue, green hair, dangling earrings, and a double nose piercing.

Students

Meet BU’s DIY Bicycle Repair Shop

April 17, 2024

Photo of bikers using the bike lanes at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and Montfort Street. Both men wear helmets as they use the lanes. In the background, cars drive and the green line T go past.

Safety

Do You Bike at BU or Want To? New Survey Wants Your Thoughts

November 4, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 2021

A gathering of family, friends, city officials, bicycle advocates, and others from the BU community filled the sidewalk on Saturday, November 21, 2020, to celebrate the life of Christopher Weigl with a memorial ghost bike installation ceremony on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and St. Paul Street in Boston, where he was killed on his bike by a truck driver in December of 2012.

University News

New Ghost Bike, and Finished Bike Lanes, Honor BU Student Killed in 2012 Crash

December 2, 2020

Photo of a BU shuttle driving through an intersection along Mass Ave. The bus has colorful photos on it and a cross walk is seen on the pavement. A pedestrian is seen crossing the street in the distance.

Transportation

New Terrier Transit App Makes It Easier Than Ever to Get around Campus

August 25, 2020

Mark Williams on bicycle

Faculty

He Rode for Charity. He Got a Lot More.

July 20, 2017

person using bolt cutters to cut bike lock

Safety

Make It Tough for Bike Thieves

October 11, 2016

bike safety gear, cycling accessories

Science & Technology

Bike-Safety Gear: See, Be Seen, and Heard

December 12, 2012

Woodrow Freese, Ironman Triathalon Kona Hawaii, Boston University BU associate director of residence life reslife

Marathon

Why We Run

October 26, 2012

Bike Bicycle Safety, Safe Cycling Biking in Boston, Commonwealth Ave, BU Bridge

University News

YouSpeak: How Safe Is Bicycling at BU?

October 1, 2012

Boston University Police Department BUPD cyclist citations, bicycle traffic violations, commonwealth ave

Bike Safety

BU Police Nab Cyclists Running Red Lights

October 1, 2012

Boston University Sustainability Festival 2012, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Day, BU BikesSustainability@BU,

University News

It’s Easy Being Green at BU

September 13, 2012

hubway, bicycle sharing program, bike sharing program, biking cycling in Boston, green sustainable transportation

Things-to-do

Celebrating Hubway’s First Birthday

July 24, 2012

Let's Talk About Bikes exhibit at Boston Society of Architects BSA Space

Recreation

Let’s Talk about Bikes

June 12, 2012

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Day, Boston University

Cycling

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Day Returns

September 15, 2011

Hubway bicycle sharing program, Commonwealth Ave. bike station, Boston

Fitness

Test-Driving Hubway

September 13, 2011

Cycling

Boston, After Dark

May 26, 2010

Cycling

Rolling Around

September 11, 2009