Pedestrian Committee

The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee works to create a more comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment for walking in Cambridge. The committee includes both community members appointed by the City Manager and City staff. It advises on the design of roadway projects and helps develop policies and design guidelines related to pedestrians, including policies related to traffic signals, sidewalk standards, and enforcement of traffic laws. It also identifies intersections and other locations where it is difficult to walk, makes suggestions about proposed development projects as they affect people on foot, and undertakes other activities based on members' interests and concerns, including activities and programs to promote walking.

Take a look at our interactive Story Map of our 2015 walking tour - North Point: A Hidden Gem.

Committee Membership

View the current membership of the Pedestrian Committee on the Open Meeting Portal

Meeting Dates, Agendas and Meeting Minutes

The committee usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., usually at 344 Broadway, except in November and December. The public is welcome to attend, but it is a good idea to check ahead of time, as occasionally, especially in summer, the meeting consists of a walk.

Pedestrian Committee meetings are listed in the citywide Calendar of Events.

Date Agenda Minutes/Materials
January 25, 2024 Agenda Minutes
February 22, 2024 Agenda Minutes
April 25, 2024 Agenda  
May 23, 2024 Agenda Minutes 
June 27, 2024 Agenda

PresentationNo minutes

July 25, 2024 (Walking tour) No agenda Handout; Minutes
October 24, 2024 Agenda Presentation 

Agendas and minutes from meeting prior to the current year can be found here.

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For More Information

For more information, contact cddat344@cambridgema.gov.