Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Cambridge

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The First City in the US to Speed Bike Lane Construction By Law

By Christian MilNeil | Oct 5, 2020 | No Comments

On Monday evening, seven of nine Cambridge city councilors voted to enact a suite of proposed amendments to the city’s year-old Cycling Safety Ordinance and set a 2026 deadline for a large suite of protected bike lane projects across the city. The 7-1 vote (Councilor Toomey voted against the ordinance, and Councilor Simmons merely voted […]

Rep. Jesus Garcia is forming a new caucus with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Mark Takano to tackle how Congress funds and promotes mass transit. Photo: John Greenfield

Meet the New Congressional Caucus for Transportation

By Aaron Short | Oct 17, 2019 | No Comments

A small group, for now, but eager to debate ways to better fund transit.

This kind of thing (an off-road bike path) is really safe. Photo: Cambridgema.gov

Cambridge to Make Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 9, 2019 | 22 Comments

When streets are repaired in Cambridge, Mass., they will automatically be upgraded with protected bike lanes.

At this irregular intersection in Cambridge, the city plans to improve safety with what the locals call a "peanutabout." Image via Boston Cyclists Union

The ‘Peanutabout’ Concept Could Be a Breakthrough for Diagonal Streets

By Michael Andersen | Dec 1, 2016 | No Comments

Wickedly good biking ideas continue to pop up in Massachusetts.

Cambridge: Britain’s Cycling Capital

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Aug 5, 2015 | No Comments

In the city of Cambridge, just about an hour’s train ride north of London, you’ll find lots of people bicycling. In fact, the official bike mode share is 22 percent, but advocates believe it’s even higher and could comprise up to 50 percent of all trips in the city center. More than protected bike lanes, the key to Cambridge’s success has been the […]