Wu reflects on bicyclist's death and discusses her vision for street safety
Aug 7, 2026
Thousands signed a letter accusing Wu of slow-walking the transportation safety agenda she ran on. But the tragedy is also personal for the mayor. Gag once interned in Wu's old city council office.
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AI GeneratedFollowing the tragic death of Louisa Gagg, a Boston transportation planner and former intern for Mayor Michelle Wu, bike advocates are criticizing the Mayor for the slow implementation of street safety measures. Mayor Wu discusses the personal toll of the tragedy and her evolving approach to balancing rapid infrastructure deployment with the needs of local businesses.