Wu delivers promised street safety plan, as outcry over cyclist death keeps up

Key Points:

• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu released a six-page plan to improve street safety following the July 9 death of city worker and bike activist Louisa Gag, who was killed by a truck while biking in Mission Hill.
• The plan includes consulting outside advisors to assess the Streets Cabinet, developing truck safety legislation with stricter enforcement of side-guards, and installing more permanent concrete barriers along bike lanes.
• The city will also re-evaluate the dangerous intersection where Gag was killed, reinstall temporary barriers in key areas, and resume paused street safety projects that had been delayed since early 2025.
• Wu emphasized balancing community engagement with project speed, pledging ongoing feedback collection post-construction, monthly Vision Zero updates, improved school zone protections, and enhanced traffic signal optimization using AI.
• Additional commitments include launching an improved app for reporting traffic violations, reinstating a bike patrol unit, and a renewed focus on making Boston’s streets safe for all residents by 2030.