DCR And Advocacy Groups Discuss Snow Removal And Bicycle Transportation Policies

Lauren LeClaire

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March 27, 2014

Bicycle advocacy groups, including MassBike, Boston Cyclists Union, and LivableStreets Alliance, recently met with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to discuss the need to update DCR policies to reflect the use of their pathways as transportation facilities, and improve year-round maintenance and snow clearance policies. The meeting was the result of a response by the advocacy community to statements made by DCR in response to criticism over its handling of snow removal.

The meeting was very productive and positive. At present, we can report the following outcome from the meeting:

Advocates recently met with DCR Commissioner Murray and other officials to discuss snow removal and bicycle policies. The meeting was very positive and productive, with DCR acknowledging its important role in bicycle transportation and sharing agency plans to update its snow removal policy to meet current needs. DCR committed to a transparent and public process to address these issues this year.


This process with DCR and the advocacy community will be ongoing, and we will share further details as they emerge.