Michelle Wu releases comprehensive street safety plan following the death of city worker Louisa Gag

Michelle Wu has released a six-page letter outlining a new strategy to improve Boston's street safety following the July 9 death of Louisa Gag. The 36-year-old city worker and bike activist was killed by a truck on Tremont Street. In response to public outcry and a petition signed by 4,000 people, the administration announced plans to develop new truck safety legislation and install more durable, "cast-in-place" concrete barriers along bike lanes. The mayor also pledged to conduct a comprehensive safety and urban design plan for the Tremont Street corridor. To improve oversight, the administration announced a new group of advisors to assess the Streets Cabinet and appointed Chris Osgood and Tali Robbins to support the department full-time. While the administration announced a 30-day pause on some projects during the previous mayoral race, Michelle Wu stated the city will now focus on balancing meaningful community engagement with the speed of construction. The plan aims to ensure that every neighborhood in Boston becomes safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

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