4-1-25 Special Update: On April 1, 2025, the Traffic, Parking, + Transportation Department became the Department of Transportation, merging with the Community Development Department’s Transportation Planning Division . This reorganization will expand cross-departmental collaboration and allow the City to pursue new opportunities to improve safety and mobility for all.
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The Department of Transportation (formerly known as the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department) oversees public parking and traffic operations, including pavement markings, crosswalks and bicycle lanes, operation of traffic signals, traffic study reviews, and permitting street obstructions and street closings. The department also oversees the Resident Permit Program. Additionally, the Department of Transportation works with the Transportation Planning Division (formerly at Community Development) in planning, reviewing, and developing proposals to improve the City’s infrastructure and encourages walking, bicycling and using transit.
Streets and Transportation Related
The news, events, and projects listed below are all related to our streets and transportation projects, but may not specifically be the work of the Department of Transportation as our colleagues in other departments such as the Department of Public Works also contribute to our streets and transportation initiatives.
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The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events, including the City Dance Party and the Summer Classic 5K.
Bow Street between Plympton Street and DeWolfe Street is now closed to vehicle traffic.
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the week and weekend due to scheduled community events, including the B.A.A. 10K.
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the weekend due to scheduled community events on June 13 and 14, 2026.
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