City Council Hearing on Blocked Bike Lanes

Please come in person or online to testify about your experiences with blocked bike lanes, and the enforcement or lack of enforcement of bike lane blockages in Dorchester and greater Boston. City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Docket #1543 A hearing regarding traffic enforcement of blocked bike lanes and crosswalks. Order for a hearing on traffic enforcement of blocked bike lanes and crosswalks. This matter was sponsored by Councilor Sharon Durkan, and was referred to the Committee on August 5, 2026. Public Testimony Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Those wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded. Staff Contact: Shane L. Pac Mail Address:  Docket #1543 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201 Committee Email:  ccc.plandev@boston.gov Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  (617) 635-3040 Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv