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Spotlight: Fitchburg Crossing Project Wins Federal Grant |
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The City of Cambridge has been awarded a $2.4 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant from the the United States Department of Transportation. The grant is for the design of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Fitchburg MBTA Commuter Rail tracks in North Cambridge. The project also includes planning and design of a multi-use path parallel to the rail line, creating connectivity to the bridge from many local points. The path will also provide more convenient access to the Alewife Red Line transit station.
The City will start the design process after securing the grant funds. We will continue the public engagement process that began during the feasibility study in 2023. We aim to understand community desires to help shape this connection between the Rindge Avenue neighborhood and Danehy Park.
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Save the Date: Annual Spring Community Bicycle Ride |
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When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Where: Cambridge Main Library at Joan Lorentz Park, 441 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Parking in Bike Lanes Survey
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is conducting a study to recommend strategies to address the issue of vehicles being parked in bike lanes. The study will also review best practices in other regions and identify actions that cities and towns in the Metro-Boston area could pilot.
As part of the study, people who use bicycle lanes for bicycling have an opportunity to share their experiences by responding to a survey. For more information about this study, please contact MPO Transportation Planner Kyle Casiglio at [email protected].
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Apply for CPHD Mini-Grants
Deadline April 5
Have a project that promotes healthy eating, physical activity or youth mental health? The Cambridge Public Health Department's Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program will award up to $20,000 in total funding for projects that address one of these three categories in spring 2024.
Eligible groups for mini-grants include community organizations, schools, businesses, garden and farm programs, and government agencies that serve Cambridge.
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MassDOT Beyond Mobility Plan
MassDOT is collecting feedback for Beyond Mobility, the next Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan. The 30-day public comment period will end on May 5.
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Community Events and Meetings |
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Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Joan Lorentz Park, 441 Broadway
The City of Cambridge is celebrating Earth Day early! Join us on Saturday, April 13 at Joan Lorentz Park for an outdoor celebration. Earth Day is Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Bay State Bike Month Kickoff
Sunday, April 28, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Aeronaut Brewing Co, Somerville
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Public Meetings
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Thursday, April 25, 2024
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
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Please check the City Calendar for additional meetings and events.
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Riverbend Park
Beginning on Sunday, April 28, 2024, and continuing through Sunday, November 10, 2024, weather permitting, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will open Riverbend Park and close a segment of Memorial Drive from Western Avenue to Gerry’s Landing on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for pedestrian and cyclist use. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked.
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Traffic Safety Reminders
The Cambridge Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit works all year to serve the community by enforcing the rules of the road. Our goal is to reduce the number and severity of crashes in Cambridge. Many of the current enforcement programs are a direct response to community complaints regarding speeding and other violations. The Department also spends time educating the public when there are any infrastructure changes, like new bike lanes or traffic patterns. We are committed to fostering greater traffic safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. We put this story together with some reminders for drivers and cyclists as we get into the warmer months and more people take to other modes of transportation to get around the city. Please check out these Tips for Safe Travel on the Community Development Department website. |
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The City of Cambridge is accepting nominations for the 2024 City Manager’s Outstanding Employee Awards and the Brian Murphy Award for Leadership in the Workplace and Public Service. All nominations for both awards must be submitted by Monday, April 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. Learn more and submit nominations here.
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Learn about the street, sidewalk and multi-use path projects that are underway. Here you can find information on a project's background, upcoming meetings and open houses, and how you can provide feedback. |
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Tell us where you would like to see a new Bluebikes station in Cambridge! You may suggest as many locations as you would like. |
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The City has developed a new webpage to make it easier for residents to receive the information that is important to them. The Subscription Center helps you find and sign up for different alerts and updates that we provide the public - all in one place. |
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More from the Community Development Department
Coming Soon: Our Zoning Division is launching a new monthly newsletter to help make zoning fun and accessible. Zoning impacts all of our lives and we're here to explain how, in a way that everyone can understand. This newsletter will give you monthly updates on zoning changes that are making our City a better place to live and work.
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This monthly e-newsletter provides information about upcoming meetings, events, updates, and opportunities related to walking, bicycling, and an active lifestyle, as well as items of general interest for transportation in Cambridge.
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