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Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street
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Rendered image of the project design at the intersection of Columbia St and Cambridge St
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The City of Cambridge is making safety improvements on Cambridge Street. The project will include separated bike lanes, improvements for people walking, better bus service, and less street parking. Click to view the project roll plan.
We are entering a new milestone for the project: Design Feedback on Section A (Oak Street to Willow Street). Offer feedback on the plan via the Design Feedback Survey.
These changes will support the Vision Zero goal to stop bicycle crashes in Cambridge. For more details and an updated project schedule, visit the project's website.
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Transit Alert: Summer Red Line Closures
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July 2024 Red Line Closures in Cambridge: What to Know
The MBTA Red Line will experience closures from Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 28.
Plan ahead for your trips! Visit mbta.com/redline for the most up-to-date information.
Bluebikes:
Riders can take advantage of Bluebikes bike share to get around during the Red Line closure.
- Non-members can use code MBTAREDJULY in the "Rewards" tab of the Bluebikes app for 5 free bike unlocks during the shutdown, starting July 13.
- E-bike and lost bike fees still apply. A credit card and account is required to redeem the code.
Shuttle Buses:
Weekdays between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- Instead of trains, riders can take free, accessible shuttle buses that will make all stops from Alewife to Kendall/MIT.
Weekdays after 8:30 p.m. and all day on Weekends
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Free shuttles will replace trains between Alewife and Park Street (Boston)
Visit camb.ma/redline for additional transit options during Red Line closures.
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MassDOT will be holding a public hearing to discuss vehicle safety device requirements. There is a proposal to amend 540 CMR 4.00. This law would require large vehicles to have side guards, mirrors, and backup cameras. These regulations would apply to vehicles owned, leased, or contracted by the Commonwealth.
The hybrid public hearing will be on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
To notify MassDOT to speak or send written comments, email or mail to these addresses:
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Email: Eileen.Fenton@dot.state.ma.us
- Subject Line: "Regulation Hearing Comment - Annual Safety and Combined Safety and Emissions Inspection of All Motor Vehicles, Trailers, Semitrailers and Converter Dollies"
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Postal Mail: Eileen Fenton, Managing Counsel, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510, Boston, MA 02116
Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 2024.
See more about the requirements here:
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Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Community Meeting
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South of Porter Square
We will be hosting a virtual community meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) on Thursday, July 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This will be the third and final meeting on the area South of Porter Square.
Join us to reflect on ideas for the future of Mass Ave.
Can't make the meeting? Provide your input on the online map, give feedback on draft ideas, or visit the website for more ways to get involved!
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Planning Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Online
Transit Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
Joint Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
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Pedestrian Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting - South of Porter Square Round Three
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Online
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference
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Please check the City Calendar for additional meetings and events.
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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 Central Square Business Improvement District (CSBID) is crafting a five-year action plan, and we want your perspective. Your input will directly influence CSBID initiatives, from supporting local businesses to improving public spaces.
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Resilient Cambridge is the City's plan to make the city more prepared for climate change and improve quality of life. Offer comments on the associated plans and reports using the link below.
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MassDOT's annual Moving Together Conference will happen on October 23, 2024 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Early bird registration is now open!
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Learn about the street, sidewalk and multi-use path projects that are underway. You can find information on a project's background, upcoming meetings and open houses, and how you can provide feedback.
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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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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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