Cambridge Bicycle Plan 2020

Cover Page, Credits, and Table of Contents

Preface

Highlights of the 2020 update and adaptations made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chapter 1: People, Policies, & Goals

Recognizing barriers to biking and striving to make biking safe and comfortable for all members of our diverse community; Policies and plans supporting bicycling in Cambridge; The City's vision, goals, and targets for bicycling; Process for updating the Bicycle Plan.

Chapter 2: Bicycle Transportation

Benefits of bicycling; How people use bikes and how they feel about biking; How we can support people to bike more.

Chapter 3: Information and Reporting

How the City gathers feedback and data on bicycling; Analysis and trends of biking in Cambridge.

Chapter 4: Bicycle Facility Toolbox

Principles and tools that guide bicycling planning in Cambridge; Different types of bicycle facilities and infrastructure and how they are used.

Chapter 5: The Bicycle Network Vision

The process, methodology, and tools for prioritizing high-quality bicycle infrastructure improvements; Updated Cambridge Bicycle Network Vision map.

Chapter 6: Bicycle Programs

Community outreach and engagement programs, events, and strategies; Collaborations, initiatives, and regulations that support bicycling in Cambridge.

Chapter 7: Bicycle Parking and Public Bicycle Repair Facilities

Types of bicycle parking and bicycle parking regulations; Public bicycle repair stands.

Chapter 8: Public Transportation and Public Bike Share

Integrating biking and the MBTA; Overview, benefits, and growth of Bluebikes, Greater Boston's bike share system.

Chapter 9: Operation and Maintenance

How bicycle infrastructure and road surfaces are maintained; Reporting maintenance needs; Construction management.

Chapter 10: Action Items

Status of action items; Ongoing bicycle planning work.

Appendix A: Cambridge Community Survey Summary (2014)

Overview and results of 2014 community survey on bicycling behavior and preferences.

Appendix B: Cambridge Community Needs Survey Summary (2020)

Overview and results of 2020 community survey on bicycling behavior and needs.

Appendix C: Cambridge Bicycle Conversations Summary

Overview and results of the Cambridge Bicycle Conversations, interviews with Cambridge residents and workers about biking and transportation that took place in 2019 and 2020.

Appendix D: Existing and Planned Bicycle Facilities Map

Map of existing and planned bicycle facilities in Cambridge, as of May 2021.

Appendix E: Bicycle Level of Comfort Criteria

Factors for determining the Bicycle Level of Comfort of a street or path.

Appendix F: Bicycle Network Vision Map

High resolution map of the 2020 Cambridge Bicycle Network Vision.

Appendix G: Bicycle Network Vision Reponse

More details about the Bicycle Network Vision.

Appendix H: Quick-Build Bikeway Project Selection, Concept Development, and Prioritization Process

Background on quick-build implementation and the steps for selecting and prioritizing quick-build projects.

Appendix I: Cambridge Bicycle Parking Guide

Guide to bicycle parking regulations in Cambridge.