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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — An afternoon of activities is underway at The Museum of Science as the establishment promotes sustainable, environmentally friendly transportation options in Boston at 'Pedal Power 2025.'
The third annual event features several organizations educating the public about how bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure can build community, improve the climate crisis, and personal health. Nancy Buzby with HubLuv, a sponsor of the event, says she is focused on spreading the word about cycling accessibility.
"I think people don't understand that there is access to safe, healthy biking right in their backyards," Buzby said.
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Attendees will also get a chance to hear from a variety of transportation advocates, including Gabrielle Rossi, founder of Girls in Gear, and bike enthusiast Adam Bigelow, who rode to 92 Dunkin Donuts in one day to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research. Although Boston is leading the way when it comes to embedding cycling into the city culture, the museum director, David Sittenfield, thinks there is still more work to be done.
"People are trying to think a little bit about how to have a really seamless car-free experience, both for environmental reasons and both because, you know, they want to be healthy," Sittenfield said.
Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in several activations, like the Helmet Flair and Safety Station, bike-powered games, and the Artist for Humanity Community Mural, to increase their knowledge as cyclists. Interested participants can grab a free ride to the museum on a Blue Bike with the code MUSEUMBIKEDAY25 in the rewards section of the app. They can also obtain a free ticket using the code HUBLUV25 when you check out on mos.org.
WBZ NewsRadio's Kyle Bray (@KyleBrayWBZ) reports.