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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus travelling through Harvard Square in July 2022.

Transit Advisory Committee

What is the Transit Advisory Committee?

The Transit Advisory Committee gives feedback on city and state projects. The advisory committee has also generated new ideas on improving public transit in Cambridge and greater Boston. The recent work of the advisory committee includes:

  • writing letters of support for public transit expansion projects
  • brainstorming ideas to change or add new bus routes
  • reviewing street designs for city and state projects
  • providing feedback on service reliability and improvements
  • identifying new funding opportunities

Photo credit: Carl Rothenhaus

 

Transit Bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to join the advisory committee?

Transit Advisory Committee members have terms of two years. City staff next expect seek new members in late 2026. If there are many vacancies, we may seek new members before then.

To receive notice that we are seeking new members, as well as, information and news about public transit, sign-up for the Transit Bulletin using the registration form above.

Who are the members of the advisory committee?

The advisory committee includes residents and representatives of organizations in Cambridge. Click here to view the list of advisory committee members.

How do I contact the Transit Advisory Committee or individual members of the advisory committee?

You can send an e-mail to transit@cambridgema.gov. Please include your name, your contact information, and any comments or questions you have to the Transit Advisory Committee.

Meeting Materials

November 6, 2025

Agenda

Click here to view November 2025 meeting agenda

Meeting Summary

We will post meeting summaries after the Secretary completes a draft

Handouts

Click here to view November 2025 project updates

October 9, 2025

September 11, 2025

August 7, 2025

July 10, 2025

May 1, 2025

April 3, 2025

March 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 - Orientation

January 9, 2025

Archive 2013 to 2024

We keep an archive of all agendas, summaries, and presentations. You will find materials in order from the first to the most recent meeting. We have grouped materials by calendar year.

Click here to visit the archive.

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