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.
News
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to scheduled community events including the VIVA CENTRAL Block Party, the CEOC 60th Anniversary Celebration, and the 40th Annual Harvard Square MayFair.
Please be advised of traffic impacts from the Bionic 5K and 1 mile road race on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The installation will introduce a new lane configuration designed to improve safety between Prospect St and Oak St
Residents who have not already renewed online or in-person should renew their parking permit at the City of Cambridge's Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department in the City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway.
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