Harvey Street Traffic Calming


Work completed in August 2016.

This project has been completed. No further updates to this project page will be made. 


Harvey Street Traffic Calming

Work to begin on Monday, August 15, 2016

Dear Harvey Street Neighbor,

Several months ago the Community Development Department (CDD) received a request for traffic calming on Harvey Street. City staff conducted a community process that consisted of two neighborhood meetings and individual meetings with residents.

After evaluating the options and their impacts, and taking into consideration the input of residents, the proposed improvements for Harvey Street will include construction of new access ramps and crosswalks on Harvey Street at the intersections of Wesley Ave/Reed Street, Jackson Street and, Clifton Street (please below map). Please be advised that based on field conditions and the possibility of conflicts with underground utilities, these locations may need to be slightly altered on site.

The City’s contractor, F. De Roma & Sons, will begin this work on Monday, August 15th. This work is anticipated to last for 1 week and general work hours will be 7am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.

What to Expect During Construction:
  • General work hours will be 7AM to 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of construction; please be sure to check posted signs for exact dates and times.
  • When work occurs directly in front of driveways or entryways, the contractor will coordinate access directly with residents.
  • City services will continue uninterrupted and emergency vehicles will maintain access at all times.
Information & Assistance:
If you have any questions regarding construction, please contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825/ driviello@cambridgema.gov or the Department of Public Works at 617-349-4800. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience you may experience during this construction, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Harvey St Map


Harvey Street
Community Meeting Notice
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Dear Neighbor,

The Community Development Department (CDD) has received several requests for traffic calming measures on Harvey Street. Based on these requests, city staff have scheduled a community meeting at Cornerstone Village Cohousing located at 175 Harvey Street. The meeting will take place in the Common House Dining Room - Attendees should walk down the driveway of 175 Harvey Street and turn right. There is a buzzer for public entry by the door.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

The focus of this meeting will be to hear from the neighborhood and start a process that could lead to possible alternative(s) to address issues raised by residents at the meeting.

We invite you to attend the meeting and share your thoughts regarding Harvey Street with other community members. Please contact us with questions or comments (see below).

Information and Assistance

For any questions please contact Juan P. Avendano, Community Development Project Manager, at 617.349.4655 or javendano@cambridgema.gov. To receive future updates via email, please contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at driviello@cambridgema.gov or 617.349.4825.

August 11, 2016

City staff conducted a community process that consisted of two neighborhood meetings and individual meetings with residents.

After evaluating the options and their impacts, and taking into consideration the input of residents, the proposed improvements for Harvey Street will include construction of new access ramps and crosswalks on Harvey Street at the intersections of Wesley Ave/Reed Street, Jackson Street and, Clifton Street.

This work will begin on August 15, 2016 and last approximately 1 week.


This project is in the planning stages.