New Medford Bicycle Commission Members Selected

There were originally 40 applicants for what ended up being the 15-member commission.

Last Friday, the city of Medford introduced the members of the newly-formed city Bicycle Advisory Commission at a press conference at Medford City Hall. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn said the commission has been put together in part to come up with "safe routes" for bicycling throughout the city. "We want to make sure riding is more enjoyable and safe," he said. Residents Bruce Kulik, David Lubell and Susan Altman of Green Medford were community leaders who spearheaded efforts to find members and Kulik said he was "pleasantly surprised" that 40 people applied for what was originally going to be a 10-member commission. In the end, Kulik said it was decided the commission should have 15 members. Surveying riders, mapping the city, connecting…

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Medford Forms New Bicycle Commission

Commission will inform the mayor on bicycle usage in the community.

Medford Forms New Bicycle Commission

Commission will inform the mayor on bicycle usage in the community.

During a Friday press conference, Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn announced the formation of the new Medford Bicycle Advisory Commission. McGlynn said there have been several recent tragic incidents involving bicyclists in Greater Boston and the new commission will help establish criteria for biking in the city. "We want to make biking more welcoming and safe in this community," McGlynn said. Resident Bruce Kulik and Susan Altman of Green Medford have spearheaded the effort to get the commission started. Kulik said some of the short-term goals for the commission are to complete a census to find how much bicycle traffic exists in Medford, to complete a map of all the roads and paths for bicycle traffic to see where there may be issues, make …

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