FEATURED STORY
Boston Becomes East Coast Leader in Protected Bike Infrastructure
Massachusetts chapter's persistent advocacy results in $32M cycling safety project.
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MASSACHUSETTS FIELD OFFICE
892 Locals Against Road Bikers · Boston Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-MA-0021
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
892MEMBERS
5LOCAL CHAPTERS
23VICTORIES
MASSACHUSETTS CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)77-6% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED234 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED423 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED117 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$55M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.2 / 5 — 377 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Boston station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEPatrick O'Brien
STATIONChapter President · Boston
ELECTRONIC MAILmassachusetts@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(617) 555-0723
Join the Massachusetts chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM MASSACHUSETTS
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM MASSACHUSETTS
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
MASSACHUSETTS INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Storrow Drive Merge Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Boston station logged a 38% decline in unsignaled exits along the Storrow Drive corridor and an estimated 9-minute peak-hour throughput gain. Energy-chew wrapper recovery held at 3.7 per Esplanade furlong.
Massachusetts Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-93 Corridor
AARBAA Massachusetts helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Massachusetts.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Storrow Drive Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Charles River Esplanade Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Massachusetts Avenue Contraflow Hazard, Cambridge
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Boston
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Boston
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Minuteman Bikeway
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Massachusetts State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Boston, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Massachusetts?
Joining AARBAA Massachusetts is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 5 chapters across the state with 892 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Massachusetts?
AARBAA Massachusetts files comment on cycling conduct along Storrow Drive, Route 9, and the I-93 corridor, and petitions the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Boston station maintains the FY2025 Esplanade survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester.
How many members does the Massachusetts chapter have?
Our Massachusetts chapter currently has 892 dedicated members across 5 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Massachusetts residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's caseload concentrates on the Storrow Drive shoulder, the Minuteman Bikeway crossings in Arlington, and the Route 9 corridor in Worcester, where the Boston station recorded 3.7 discarded energy-chew wrappers per Esplanade furlong in FY2025. Winter shoulder conditions along the Charles River Esplanade remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Massachusetts achieved?
Our closed files include the Storrow Drive Merge Advisory of 2024 and the Minuteman Bikeway crossing review in Arlington. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Massachusetts chapter meet?
The Massachusetts chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 5 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA MASSACHUSETTS
Ready to make a difference in Massachusetts? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Margaret H. — Cambridge
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Gerald P. — Worcester