A block party is a community event hosted on a City street by a group of neighbors, a non-profit organization, or an association. During a block party, a portion a single block is closed to through traffic.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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A Dumpster Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of temporarily placing a dumpster on a City street for moving debris or garbage from a construction site. Dumpster permits are issued for a maximum of two spaces.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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A Moving Container/Crate Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of placing a crate or container on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. These permits are issued for three consecutive days.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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A Moving Van Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of parking a vehicle on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. Moving Van Permits can be issued for a maximum of three consecutive days.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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We offer parking permits to people who do not reside in Cambridge for a limited number of reasons.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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We offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Businesses can apply for valet parking spaces.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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A Tool Truck Permit reserves space for a specified length of time to park contractors' vehicles while doing construction in Cambridge.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Parking permits allow residents and visitors to park in areas designated "Parking by Permit Only," on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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A Cambridge parking ticket must be paid or disputed within 21 days to avoid late penalties. If you feel that a ticket was issued in error, you may file a dispute.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Your vehicle is eligible to be booted if you have five or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 21 days old.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Look up a recently towed vehicle by the license plate number or by make and model.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Information for residents and visitors about parking a car in Cambridge.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Parking tickets may be paid online, over the phone, through the mail, or in person at the Department of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation offices.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Report a broken or damaged bike rack to the city using our online portal SeeClickFix.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Cambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Report an issue with a traffic signal or traffic sign to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Vehicles are most commonly towed because they were parked in areas with "No Parking" signs or on snow emergency routes.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Building permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Anyone wanting to make or change a cut in the curb of the street, such as in constructing, moving or removing a driveway must first obtain a permit from the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Jitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). The BZA hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Comprehensive Permits, and Appeals.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Open Air Parking Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Learn the steps you need to take to file a crash report.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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If you are planning to film in the City of Cambridge, you must complete the Filming Request Form.
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Public Works
617-349-4800
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Temporary Disability Parking Permit program affords Cambridge residents with disabilities equal opportunities to avail themselves of public parking.
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Human Service Programs
617-349-6200
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View and pay their real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online.
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Finance
617-349-4220
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Report a non-emergency Issue via SeeClickFix
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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SeeClickFix is your direct connection for commonly requested City services
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Public Works
617-349-4800
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Report a complaint or compliment to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Our approach emphasizes streets designed and operated for users of all ages and abilities.
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Public Works
617-349-4800
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The Cambridge Snow Center keeps the public informed of winter storm service impacts, parking ban information and general storm information.
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Public Works
617-349-4800
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