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Message from the City Manager
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang reflects on the accomplishments of 2024, highlighting major initiatives such as the Cambridge Preschool Program and the Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team. He emphasizes the City's strong investments in affordable housing, climate action, public safety, and education, while reaffirming a commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Looking ahead to 2025, he expresses gratitude for the collaborative efforts of City staff, residents, and partners, and excitement for the opportunities to continue building a better Cambridge.
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How Cambridge Arts Cares For 280+ Public Artworks
Cambridge’s Percent-for-Art ordinance, established in 1979, has led to the city housing the largest municipal collection of contemporary public art in the region, along with the responsibility of maintaining it. The 2024 exhibition Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection showcased the challenges of preserving outdoor artworks, from rust and graffiti to storm damage, and highlighted the meticulous work of Cambridge Arts’ conservation team. Through stories of restored sculptures and murals, the exhibit underscored the science behind art conservation and encouraged community engagement in protecting public art.
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.
An MBTA green line train travels towards Lechmere station
Prioritizing Travel by Public Transit
Cambridge prioritizes public transit by integrating bus lanes and signal improvements in street designs.
A sky view of Inman Square that was fully redesigned and reconstructed.
Refining Protocols Following Serious Crashes
Cambridge has protocols in place to respond to fatal or serious traffic crashes. They include an enhanced Safety Audit Program and data analysis.
A bicyclist travels on a dedicated bicycle lane.
Building Out a Separated Bicycle Lane Network
Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance sets ambitious requirements for the installation of about 25 miles of separated bike lanes. Learn more about the City’s work to support it.
Public Works’ Environmental Engineer Diane Stokes stands in front of a construction site and one of her many projects.
Commuter Meets Environmental Engineer: A Profile on Public Works’ Diane Stokes
Learn more about Cambridge Environmental Engineer Diane Stokes, whose local commuter perspective and experience with large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects made her the ideal candidate
The next-generation e-bikes have been introduced into the region’s Bluebikes bicycle fleet.
E-bikes Now Part of Greater Cambridge Region’s Bluebikes Fleet
The integration of these new e-bikes grew the overall Bluebikes fleet to 5,000 bikes across 500 regional stations by summer 2024.
A mother crosses a Cambridge street walking her bike and holding her child on her back
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.
Active Transportation Coordinator for the Community Development Department, Tenzin Choephel, stands with a Bluebike in front of Broadway Bicycle School.
Former Teacher Leads Cambridge’s Bluebikes and Bike Education Programs: Profile on Community Development's Tenzin Choephel
Learn more about Community Development’s Tenzin Choephel, whose roles span everything from Bluebikes operations, bicycle education for Cambridge youth, grant writing, and much more.  
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.
A Cambridge Police officer rides a bike while giving the camera a thumbs up
Police Utilize Education and Enforcement to Improve Compliance
The Cambridge Police Department utilizes education and targeted enforcement to enhance roadway safety, reduce harm, and promote compliance with traffic laws as part of the City's Vision Zero commitment.
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.
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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.
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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.
Captain Joseph Fournier
Get To Know Captain Joseph Fournier
Get to know Captain Joseph Fournier in the Cambridge Fire Department! Joseph, a fourth generation Cambridge firefighter in his family, believes that serving the public is at the heart of firefighting.
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