The City Manager’s Office leads and supports all City departments and services. The Manager and staff are responsible for the enforcement of laws and City ordinances and the submission of the Annual Budget.
The Office supports Vision Zero by ensuring that departments use resources efficiently and work together towards the goal of zero crashes that result in fatal or serious injuries.
The Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) works to reduce and eliminate barriers and discrimination faced by people with disabilities. Staff answer questions, provide information and referrals, and give technical assistance.
CCPD supports Vision Zero by ensuring that departments communicate and implement projects in ways that are accessible to people with disabilities.
The Community Development Department (CDD) guides planning and future growth in a manner that best supports the health, sustainability, and diversity of Cambridge.
CDD supports Vision Zero by collaborating with other departments to plan and implement transportation projects, educating the community about how to safely walk and bike in the city, and managing Bluebikes growth.
The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) provides services and programs that touch almost every person in the city, including newborns, senior citizens, school-aged children, families who are homless, non-profit organizations, and local employers.
DHSP supports Vision Zero by helping to ensure that our work meets the diverse needs of and is accessible to the Cambridge community.
The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides centralized technology services to all City staff.
ITD supports Vision Zero by ensure that staff have the technology they need to conduct their work. Additionally, the Department provides direct support related to Graphic Information Systems (maps) and the management of open data and data analytics.
The License Commission is responsible for issuing licenses and enforcing rules, local ordinances, and state laws that regulate a wide variety of goods and services, including taxicabs, parking lots, and garages.
The Commission supports Vision Zero by providing education to licensees about best practices for operating safely; including educating taxi drivers about bike and pedestrian safety.
The Personnel Department is responsible for a variety of functions that support employees, retirees, and departments. This includes recruitment, benefits, employee relations, learning, and development.
The Department supports Vision Zero by assisting with the implementation of policies and trainings to ensure that staff who drive, bike, and walk for work-related purposes do so safely.
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) uses community policing to decrease crime and improve the delivery of services to the community.
CPD supports Vision Zero by collecting and analyzing crash data. This data informs many aspects of work related to Vision Zero including where projects are implemented. CPD also uses these data sets to determine the location and time for traffic enforcement.
The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) strives to make it easier for people to improve their health and well-being by being physically active in their everyday life.
CPHD supports Vision Zero by leading and partnering on initiatives related to policy, education, and physical changes to the built environment that make getting around Cambridge healthy, safe, and accessible for all.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for maintaining and improving the City's street network through planning, capital construction, scheduled maintenance, and emergency response.
DPW supports Vision Zero by implementing safety improvements as a part of roadway reconstruction work, and ensuring that contractors working on projects adhere to safety standards.
The Purchasing Department is responsible for the City’s centralized procurement processes.
The Department supports Vision Zero by procuring goods and services, including construction and design services, for the implementation of projects, policies, and programs. The Department also ensures that the City's procurements comply with relevant laws, ordinances, and best practices.
The Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department (TP+T) oversees quick-build project implementation, traffic operations, and public parking.
TP+T supports Vision Zero by actively promoting walking, bicycling, and transit; and working closely with other City departments to plan, review, and implement projects that make it safer to travel in Cambridge.