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Cambridge Annual Bow Tie Ride:
Sunday, September 29
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Join the Cambridge Bicycle Committee as we trace the bow-tie- shaped boundaries of the city and celebrate cycling in Cambridge!
- The ride will begin and end outside of the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch.
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We will begin gathering at 9:30 AM and depart promptly at 10:00 AM.
- The ride will go at a relaxed pace, with a suggested age of 10 and up. We ask that younger children ride tandem with an adult (trailers, bike seats, tag-alongs, etc.).
- Information about Bluebikes passes will be available closer to the ride date; check the website or sign up for updates below.
- There is no registration or charge for the ride - just show up and enjoy!
The ride will be canceled in the event of heavy rain.
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Community Meetings and Events | |
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Transit Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 5, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
DIY Your Bike! Reflective Lights and Bike Trailer Demo
Saturday, September 7, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Outside the Main Library
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2024
5:30 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and City Hall 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber
Bicycle Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
5:30 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2024
5:30 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and City Hall 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber
Danehy Park Family Day
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Danehy Park, 99 Sherman Street
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Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, September 23, 2024
5:30 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and City Hall 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber
Aberdeen Ave Virtual Community Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online
2050: Zero Transportation Emissions
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Main Library, 449 Broadway
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online
Pedestrian Committee Meeting
Thursday September 26, 2024
6:00 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and 344 Broadway 4th Floor Conference Room
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, September 23, 2024
5:30 PM
Hybrid: Zoom and City Hall 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber
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Please check the City Calendar for additional meetings and events.
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Cycle to the Source!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) staff will host a 32-mile bike tour of the Cambridge Watershed, guided by Urban AdvenTours. This event is free and open to the public; advanced registration is required. For safety reasons, this event is for adults only. Priority for spots will be given to Cambridge residents and first-time participants.
Register here.
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Danehy Park Day is September 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Come to learn more about the Net Zero Transportation Plan!
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Come to Danehy Park Day to learn about the Net Zero Transportation Plan we’re creating! The purpose is to cut emissions from transportation in Cambridge, while also creating a better, more equitable transportation system. Staff will be at the community tables, ready to share about the plan and listen to your experience getting around in Cambridge. | |
Rendering of Pedestrian Crossing Island on Aberdeen Avenue | |
Tuesday, September 24 from 6 - 8 PM to discuss the
Aberdeen Avenue Safety Improvement Project
Plans for the street include:
- Installation of a pedestrian crossing island crossing Aberdeen Ave at Mt Auburn St. This design will replace the existing flush bus apron.
- Installation of separated bike lanes on Aberdeen Ave. Separated bike lanes will be adjacent to the median, with no impacts to parking. This will narrow the travel lane on Aberdeen, resulting in slower speeds and safer travel, but will not impact vehicle capacity or delay.
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Join the Cambridge Community Development Department for a cycling workshop at the Valente Branch Library on Wednesday September 11, from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM.
You will learn about traffic safety, preparing your bike for riding in an urban environment, and biking signals and timing.
Registration is required.
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11th Cycle of Participatory Budgeting (PB) in Cambridge
The City of Cambridge has launched the 11th cycle of Participatory Budgeting (PB) and is seeking ideas from the community on how to spend $1 million on projects to improve Cambridge! The Idea Collection phase will be open until October 1, 2024.
Winning projects from past PB cycles have included youth center upgrades, home essentials for newly housed residents, pollinator gardens, laundry access in public schools, and many others.
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Cambridge Street Project Working Group | |
The City is seeking volunteers to serve on a new Working Group to help advise the Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street. The application deadline is Monday, September 9, 2024.
The Working Group is intended to represent many perspectives in the development and design process so we learn about the interests of the larger community.
Responsibilities of Working Group members include:
- Provide feedback on the design of the project, including the layout of parking spaces, loading zones, bike lanes, crosswalks, and bus stops.
- Discuss project concerns and work together on solutions.
- Support information sharing and constructive conversation about the project with different stakeholders, including businesses, residents, visitors, business patrons, and City staff.
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Transportation Demand Management Program
2023 Report Now Available!
| Cambridge Transportation Demand Management (TDM) completes yearly reports of transportation monitoring. The 2023 report is the first full year of monitoring since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. | | |
The City of Cambridge is making safety improvements, including the installation of separated bike lanes, on Cambridge Street between Inman Square and Second Street. Design feedback is underway for Section A (Oak Street to Willow Street). See the project website for roll plans and more details. | |
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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. | | |
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 plans and reports using the link below. | |
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About the Active Transportation Report | |
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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