Boston Plans To Open Space For Outdoor Dining, Grow Bike Lanes

BOSTON — The city of Boston has announced a new initiative to help get people outdoors and restaurants back in business. The Healthy Streets program looks to improve bus stops, increase the number of bike lanes, and open up spaces for restaurants to use as outdoor seating.

The process for restaurants to expand outdoor dining has been streamlined, the city said in a statement. Over 270 requests to accommodate dining on sidewalks and in parking lanes are already under review.

Boston is also looking into temporary street closures.

Read more at CBS Boston