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A separated bike lane and new paint: Boston to make changes to Mission Hill junction where Louisa Gag died
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Key Points:
- Boston officials will implement street upgrades at the intersection of Tremont and Parker Streets, including a protected bike lane separated from traffic by parked cars, to enhance cyclist safety after the fatal truck crash involving city transportation planner Louisa Gag three months ago.
- Construction is set to begin Tuesday and last about a week, with improvements also including new white lines to increase cyclist visibility; this marks the city's first safety intervention in the area following Gag’s death.
- The changes were developed based on prior planning, expert and advocate input, and discussions with Gag's family, who expressed cautious optimism but urged faster and broader city action on street safety.
- Advocates view the project as a positive initial step but call for expanded safety measures citywide and state legislation requiring side guards on trucks to prevent similar fatalities.
- A second phase planned for next year may include repaving, a new crosswalk, and extended bike infrastructure, though specific designs are still under development.
