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paperboat22 t1_ixj0zkx wrote

They will be installing precast concrete curbs to separate the lanes, the city is just waiting on them to be delivered.

That being said, never underestimate the stupidity of car drivers.

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plantboy97 OP t1_ixjbvei wrote

I know the cones are temporary and will be replaced, but this was a car turning right onto Brattle from Mason St - if there was an obstruction in between the two bike lanes cars would not be able to enter there

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Master_Dogs t1_ixjk36e wrote

Ah, so a right hook basically. They probably need to raise the crosswalks at that intersection and make it clearer where the bike lane is.

Probably worth a 311 report: https://www.cambridgema.gov/commonwealthconnect

plus a follow-up email to Cambridge's City Councilors: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/citycouncil/members

and maybe CC Cambridge Bike Safety or try them first: https://www.cambridgebikesafety.org/join/

City Councilors Burhan Azeem and Patricia Nolan are pretty pro cycling; I've met both at events around the City and they would probably take this more seriously than some other City Councilors would. Cambridge Bike Safety is really well organized and the folks there would probably help guide you to the right people to fix that intersection.

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plantboy97 OP t1_ixjk7rj wrote

thanks so much for these resources! ill be sure to write to them

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