Streets + Transportation

At any given time, the City of Cambridge has numerous transportation projects in design and under construction.

Three City departments collaborate on the design, community engagement, installation, and construction for street and transportation improvements: the Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department. The City also works closely with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on regional projects.

Transportation and street design projects aim to meet the needs and interests of all travelers, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. Changes to the City’s streets are often made at the same time as other infrastructure work (such as utility replacements) to minimize costs and disturbances to the community.