Act Now to Save Our Streets
Proposed 25 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes
The Map shows The City of Cambridge’s proposed network of protected bike lanes, from its 2015 Bicycle Plan. Proposed amendments to the city’s Cycling Safety Ordinance would require at least 22.6 lane-miles of this network – including the specific segments highlighted in red dashed lines – to be built by 2026. Map Courtesy of the City of Cambridge.
Mass Ave for All has developed a great website that demonstrates that there are a variety of options that preserve parking, prioritize public transportation, add trees along an identified heat corridor, and will provide safe conditions for people of all ages and abilities traveling by bicycle and foot.
Let the City Know:
- We need a plan that includes the involvement of all stakeholders and will support business, improve traffic flow for cars and public transportation, retain parking and make Mass Ave safe for all who use it
- Residents Need Parking, and quiet streets that are not being used for Loading Zones
- Businesses need Parking, and Loading Zones
- Commuters need traffic to flow, and safe roads whether they are traveling by Foot, Bike, Car or MBTA
- We need a Design for Mass Ave from Harvard Square to the Arlington Line that works for all
- We need a better plan for Mass Ave that includes reviewing and adjusting completed sections
Public Meeting Concerning Protected Bike Lane on Mass Ave
Thursday 10/28/21 6:00 pm -800 pm Virtual Zoom Meeting
A link to the Zoom webinar will be posted here ahead of the meeting. We will send a reminder email a couple of days before.
The Traffic, Parking and, Transportation Department will host a 2nd community meeting to share final plans for the Mass Ave corridor between Dudley St and Alewife Brook Pkwy. Draft plans are available on the project webpage under "Implementation". We are continuing to accept your feedback on those plans.
Now is the time to Keep on Writing and Calling if you have Concerns!
Construction will be postponed until after the meeting.
SaveMassAve.com has proposed to the City Council to expand the definition of the Mass Ave Four so all streets between Alewife Brook Parkway and Everett St can be looked at together as a cohesive whole. The design will still need to be approved by April 30, 2022 we are not touching the deadline, but it will allow construction to be done where needed. Intersections, and dangerous areas of Mass Ave can be made safer now. Flex posts and quick build sections, where appropriate can also be installed quickly. Small areas with more complicated design needs would have the approval to use construction to find a solution.
Mass Ave - Dudley St to Alewife Brook Pkwy Status Update
Recent Updates to the Plan
At the September 14 meeting, we shared preliminary plans and took questions. During the meeting and in the days that followed, we received a large amount of feedback. Based on that feedback, we made changes to the previous plan. These include:
- Finalizing the layout for the corridor.
- Finalizing loading hours. Loading will be permitted in the inactive southbound bus lane from 9 a.m until 10 p.m. No loading and/or parking will be permitted overnight between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
- Installing a northbound bus lane. No loading and/or parking will be permitted northbound at any time.
- 2-hr Metered parking added on Magoun St, Gold Star Rd, Dudley St, Alberta Ter, Cottage Park Ave, and Cameron Ave.
- Additional safety features for bicyclists and pedestrians, including new signal phasing at Mass Ave and Cedar St to separate turning vehicles from pedestrians and bicyclists, a four-way stop at Harvey St and Cedar St, and two-stage turn boxes for cyclists.
- Approximately 20 total metered spaces are added. 41 will be removed.
Please visit the project webpage for more information on the project, including slides from and a full recording of our September 14 meeting, a link to an email list to sign up for project updates, and more information on the Cycling Safety Ordinance. These materials will be posted on the webpage as well. If you have questions about this project, contact Andreas Wolfe at awolfe@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-9162,
Take Action
Call, e-mail, or write
Cambridge City Council & City Manager Louis A. DePasquale
and let them know we need a plan for the city that will Improve Safety for Bicyclist, Pedestrians, help Traffic flow, preserve Parking. support Public Transportation and Businesses,
Cambridge City Clerk Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City Council Members
City Manager Louis A. DePasquale
Election- Upcoming Candidate Events:
Thursday Oct 21, 7:00-8:30 pm PSNA City Council Candidates' Forum Online
This year’s forum will be held online on ZOOM.
RSVP: bit.ly/candidatesforum2021
The 2021 City Council Candidates' Forum hosted by Porter Square Neighbors Association, Association of Cambridge Neighborhoods, and Agassiz (Baldwin) Neighborhood Council will be held on Thursday, October 21, 7:00-8:30 PM on ZOOM. The forum will be structured as four panels featuring four candidates each. Our moderator is former Cambridge School Committee member Susana Segat. All panels will be recorded and posted following the event.
How to Attend
- RSVP below by filling in your email and name
- You will receive a ZOOM link closer to the event
- Unfortunately, we cannot accept RSVPs after 6 PM on Wednesday, October 20th
Email: info@portersquare.net
Please Sign Our Petition
We would like Cambridge to get this right before they move forward
We ask the City Council to allow for meaningful engagement and planning with all stakeholders on Massachusetts Avenue, to develop a long term plan that supports Businesses, reduces Traffic, protects bicyclists and pedestrians. The City Council should mitigate any negative economic impact to our small businesses and support our city. Contact the Cambridge City Council by email at CityCouncil@Cambridgema.gov
Comments
Please write any comments you would like to share with the City Council here.
If any of the completed sections of the Mass Ave Bike Lane have affected your neighborhood, business, or commute we need to hear your experience.
If you have any concerns about the upcoming projects and want to show your support for Cambridge to use a better design for the bike lane, please use this form and let us know. Comments will be printed out and submitted to Cambridge City Council.