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Get to know Bridget Martin, Communications Director at the Department of Human Service Programs! Martin ensures what the department communicates is tailored to how people can best access information and is engaging to them. Learn more about Bridget in this article.

Efforts, Collaboration Continue to Expand Afterschool Options for Cambridge Families

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) is working to create a more equitable afterschool application and enrollment process while expanding access for Cambridge families. For the 2024-2025 school year, 1,486 students received an offer to a DHSP afterschool program, with 90% placed in their first choice, and a 7% increase in applicants from the income priority group. DHSP has also added 246 new seats across programs, launched an OST Expansion Study to support long-term growth, and continues to center caregiver perspectives through the Caregiver Council.

Summer Food Program Served 80,000+ Meals to Cambridge Youth

The Cambridge Summer Food Program ensures that youth ages 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals while school is out of session. In 2024, the program served over 80,000 meals at parks, sports leagues, summer camps, and community events across the city. Beyond meals, the program offers recreational activities and literacy support, including weekly visits from the Cambridge Book Bike, making summer a time for both nourishment and enrichment.

Anna Kaplan Stands With City Leadership After Accepting Award

Get to Know Anna Kaplan

Get to Know Anna Kaplan, the Director of Epidemiology and Data Services at the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD).

City Manager Huang speaks to community members

Message from the City Manager

Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on his thoughts on transportation in Cambridge, the City’s desire to balance competing needs and challenges on our streets, and how we are committed to making travel safer, more efficient and sustainable.

A rendering of Aberdeen Avenue and how it supports many modes of transportation.

Overview of Transportation in Cambridge

Learn more about the many transportation options in Cambridge and data behind it.

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An Unwavering Commitment to Vision Zero

Read more about what Cambridge has implemented since it committed to a Vision Zero policy.

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Prioritizing Travel by Public Transit

Cambridge prioritizes public transit by integrating bus lanes and signal improvements in street designs.

City Manager Yi-An Huang speaks at a podium.

City Manager Huang Proposes Amendments to Vehicle Safety Regulations

City Manager Huang and other local elected officials recently went to Beacon Hill to testify on regulations implementing amendments to the State’s Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities.

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Cambridge Recognized as One of the Country’s Best Cities to Bike

Cambridge has seen some of the largest improvements in City Ratings scores in recent years for bicycling.

Pedestrians walk in Central Square during the fall.

City’s Pedestrian-Centric Policies and Infrastructure

The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee is a key resource in the City’s mission to enhance accessibility and walkability.

MBTA shuttle bus traveling to Huron Avenue bus stop. Reduced fares for income-eligible MBTA riders began in September 2024.

Equity and Accessibility Central to Cambridge’s Transportation Goals

Cambridge prioritizes equity and accessibility in transportation, with income-based fares, affordable bike-sharing, and accessible transit options for all residents.

Electric vehicles charge at stations in Cambridge.

Investing in Electric Vehicles Charging Stations

Cambridge is helping facilitate the switch from vehicles that run on fuel to vehicles that run on electricity.

Construction is done at a crosswalk on Mass Ave and Rindge Ave, so it could be widened for pedestrians.

City Releases Updated Sidewalk and Street Reconstruction Plan

The City’s updated five-year plan allows for planned work ahead of street and sidewalk reconstruction.

Winning photo of Graffiti Alley for the 2025 Resident Parking Permit Sticker

Photo of Graffiti Alley Selected for 2024 Resident Parking Permit Sticker

A photo of Graffiti Alley in Central Square as the image that will be featured on the 2025 Resident Parking Permit sticker.

Subscribe to the Cambridge Active Transportation Report

The Cambridge Active Transportation Report is emailed regularly and provides general interest information about all things transportation in Cambridge.

Download Street Code Safety Resource Guide

Cambridge Street Code helps educate all users of the road about rules, etiquette, and how to get around the City safely.

Kate Thurman with her newly matched NEADS World Class Service Dog, Pally, on the field at Fenway Park as Pally is honored as Service Dog of the Game on September 10.

Get to Know Kate Thurman

Get to know Kate Thurman, Deputy Director of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and Assistant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the City of Cambridge. In her role, Kate serves as an invaluable resource both for members of the disability community who are looking for guidance and referrals to services as well as for residents, business owners, and City employees striving to create a culture of accessibility and inclusion.

Get to Know Carrine Bury

Get to know Carrine Bury, Lead Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Worker at DHSP’s Community Learning Center! As the outreach worker for the Haitian community, Bury provides vital support to residents in navigating life in Cambridge. Learn more about Carrine in this article.

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The Most Significant Budget Modifications

See the major changes to this year's budget compared to last year.

City Manager Yi-An Huang swearing in at a podium in City Hall.

City Manager's Message

Rising housing costs have become an ever-present challenge to everyone in our city, from young people building lives in our community, to families seeking more space for children, to seniors trying to stay close to family and friends. This issue will provide a broad overview of our key housing-related commitments, initiatives, and investments.

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