Transportation Special Update On April 1, 2025, the Traffic, Parking, + Transportation Department became the Department of Transportation, merging with CDD'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. Cambridge Street Code The Street Code is a resource for everyone. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or use public transportation, you play an active role in the transportation system. In order for this system to function well, each person must follow the rules, pay attention, and be patient and courteous. Simple! Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Thanks to State and Federal grant money, the City has installed 17 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city. The City is launching a Pilot Program to install 4 additional charging stations on residential streets this summer. Click this link to see more information and to visit our online public input map tool to provide suggestions for future electric vehicle charging stations in Cambridge. Traffic Calming The goal of traffic calming projects is to allow cars to peacefully coexist with other modes of transportation. Cambridge Launches New Sustainability Dashboard The sustainability dashboard tracks the progress toward climate, transportation, and energy goals. Drawing on extensive data, the dashboard provides statistics, charts, and graphs related to these goals and describes actions that the public can take to help further them. Explore the sustainability dashboard today. 1 2 3 4 5
What We Do Transportation policy and planning in Cambridge emphasizes sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, biking and using transit, which promote livability and help to improve air quality.
Bus Priority Lanes The first two bus lanes in Cambridge have been installed on Mt. Auburn St. in West Cambridge and on South Mass Ave. Speed Limits Reduced to 20 MPH As a part of our Vision Zero efforts, the City has reduced the speed limit to 20 mph on most Cambridge Streets. Vision Zero in Cambridge There is much happening in Cambridge to decrease traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Check out our work today. Bike Plan 2020 Check out the updated Cambridge Bike Plan; see a short video overview or read full chapters!