Planning Studies
The Community Development Departments collaborates with other City departments to conduct planning studies of varying scales, often with goals to rezone, solve a particular problem, or create documentation of a topic.
Look and Listen Safer Crossing for Cambridge
Install pedestrian crosswalk signals that vibrate with audio at 10 locations and rapid flashing beacons at 5 locations in Cambridge. This equipment will provide greater visibility and safety at crosswalks throughout the city.
Traffic Signals for Cyclists
Navigating intersections can be dangerous while riding a bike. Adding bike signals to busy intersections that already have traffic signals will help cyclists safely cross intersections at a reasonable cost to the city.
Girls' Empowerment Sports Events
Expand the Cambridge Sports for Girls Night to include multiple events each year for youth in elementary and upper school. These fun events let young girls try different sports in a supportive community setting!
Training and Education Resource Fair
Your next career opportunity starts here! Attend the Office of Workforce Development's Training & Education Resource Fair to meet local providers and explore career training, certificate programs, and pathways to growing industries.
Chapter 115 Veterans' Benefits
Veterans and dependents whose income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and whose assets do not exceed $8,400 if single or $16,600 if married, may be eligible for Chapter 115 benefits.
Become A Cambridge Heat Justice Community Liaison
As part of Cambridge’s ongoing work to protect communities from extreme heat, the Office of Sustainability is looking for residents to participate in an 18-month heat justice project funded by a state grant.
By Transit
With six Red and Green Line MBTA stations, dozens of bus routes, the open-door shuttles, getting around Cambridge on public transit is always a great option. See below for transit routes and providers.