- Wear a helmet
- Share the road. When on a multi use path, keep to the right except when you’re passing.
- In case you’re wondering, bikes are allowed on MBTA Commuter Rail trains and the Red, Orange, and Blue subway lines during off peak hours and weekends. You don’t need a special pass or anything beyond the normal fare payment.
- Massbike.org is a great resource for things like maps and the growing, community generated list of paths and trails
- We love the Rails to Trails Conservancy and their work advocating for the creation of bike trails from old, unused rail lines. There’s a growing number of these types of trails around Boston.
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