Bowker Overpass replacement?

thepixelnation said:
RIP to a better Bowker, maybe in 15 when it starts to deteriorate again
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What is doubly screwed up about this project of replacing the Bowker overpass with a new one is not only does this project perpetuate an elevated expressway through a major park, it also costs some big bucks that could be better used for BRT lane establishment elsewhere, as well as additional bike lanes and multi-use paths at other locations. So, we're spending scarce funds on perpetuating a 1960s elevated expressway (through a park!) at the expense of expanding transit and micromobility options around the city.
 
Charlie_mta said:
What is doubly screwed up about this project of replacing the Bowker overpass with a new one is not only does this project perpetuate an elevated expressway through a major park, it also costs some big bucks that could be better used for BRT lane establishment elsewhere, as well as additional bike lanes and multi-use paths at other locations. So, we're spending scarce funds on perpetuating a 1960s elevated expressway (through a park!) at the expense of expanding transit and micromobility options around the city.
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totally agree, but now thinking about it all i can see is the potential "progressives want to take down the iconic 'BOSTON STRONG' bridge" headlines from the herald
 
I ventured over to the bowker/fenway area last weekend, and it's appalling how much of a car sewer that whole area still is. With fenway/time-out market nearby it could be one of the most vibrant, pedestrianized hubs but instead many streets are choked with non-moving cars trying to weave around people walking. And every bike lane (even protected ones) dump you into a 5-lane-wide unmarked shitshow of cars at every intersection. Having appropriate ped/bike access over the bowker is welcome but that entire area (comm ave & beacon st under the bridge as well) need a full transformation.
 
sneijder said:
I ventured over to the bowker/fenway area last weekend, and it's appalling how much of a car sewer that whole area still is. With fenway/time-out market nearby it could be one of the most vibrant, pedestrianized hubs but instead many streets are choked with non-moving cars trying to weave around people walking. And every bike lane (even protected ones) dump you into a 5-lane-wide unmarked shitshow of cars at every intersection. Having appropriate ped/bike access over the bowker is welcome but that entire area (comm ave & beacon st under the bridge as well) need a full transformation.
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What kind of transformation would you do?
 
The Emerald necklace conservatory shared this on their Facebook. Apparently theres a meeting thursday online regarding the overpass:

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Link:
https://www.mass.gov/event/boston-b...2024-07-11t180000-0400-2024-07-11t190000-0400
 
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