Last week, I joined neighbors, advocates, and friends @librarianical, @votejivan, @stevengoesbigtime , @goldman.laurie , Makayla, Austin, and many others for a bike ride from Inman Square to Boston City Hall and back in honor of Louisa Gag and in support of safer streets for everyone.

I’m grateful to live in a community where residents organize, advocate, and hold government accountable every day to make it safer for people to walk, bike, and get around. Real progress happens when community voices are heard and acted upon. Let’s honor Louisa’s memory by turning grief into action.

Stay engaged, speak up, and support efforts to build streets that are safe for everyone. Every life is worth protecting.

— Somerville City Councilor Will Mbah