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Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street

Project Update

Thanks for your continued interest in the Safety Improvement Project on Cambridge Street! See below for Key Project Updates.

Rendered image of the project design at the intersection of Columbia St and Cambridge St

Design Feedback Begins

We are entering a new milestone for the project: Design Feedback. See below for more details and an updated schedule for the project.

Portion of the project design, from Norfolk St to Elm St. Click here to view the project roll plan.

Updated Project Schedule

In April of 2024, Cambridge City Council voted to initiate changes to the Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO). These amendments, once finalized, will extend the time to complete the CSO and delay the completion of specific projects, including Cambridge Street. Construction on Cambridge Street will still begin in 2025 as previously stated but will continue in phases from 2025 to 2027.


New Project Completion Deadlines



Original CSO Deadline to Complete Cambridge St: April 30, 2026.

Revised CSO Deadline to Complete Cambridge St: November 1, 2027.

New Project Phases

With the recent changes initiated to the Cycling Safety Ordinance, we will install Cambridge Street in phases. Each phase will include one section of the street. We will begin with Section A: Oak St to Willow St. Sections B and C from Willow St to Second St, will be installed in 2026 and 2027.

Location of Section A, Oak St to Willow St

Section A (We're Here)

Oak St to Willow St


Installation of Section A will begin in 2025. Design Feedback has begun. Click here to view the project plans, or visit the design feedback survey.


Status: Design Feedback Ongoing

Installation: 2025

Sections B+C

Willow St to Second St


Design feedback for Sections B and C will begin at a later date. We do not yet know the limits of each section. Installation will occur over two years.


Status: Not Yet Started

Installation: 2026 and 2027

View Project Plans for Section A

Design Feeback Survey

We have started a survey to get your feedback. The survey covers Section A, Oak St to Willow St. In the survey, we provide an overview of the design block-by-block and ask questions and provide opportunities for feedback. Let us know your thoughts.

Fill Out the Project Survey

Have a Question About the Project?


Email The Project Team

Email cambridgestreet@cambridgema.gov to ask a question or receive a response to your feedback.


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We want to talk about your questions and needs! Our project team is happy to meet with residents, businesses, organizations, groups, and more. Reach out to schedule a phone call, video chat, or in-person meeting.


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