Inspectional Services
The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) is responsible for the enforcement all laws and related City ordinances that pertain to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. ISD also enforces the Zoning Ordinance.
Winter Warming Center
The Warming Center is a welcoming and safe drop in center where unsheltered adults can come and spend the night and be safe from the environmental hazards of the street during the winter months.
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.
Kinetic Energy Tiles
Kinetic energy tiles are tiles that generate energy from your footsteps! We want to introduce these tiles into our city and get Cambridge residents involved with clean energy! These tiles can power streetlights, phones, or laptops.
Cambridge Alert Network
The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.
Red Line Closure 2026
Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days this July. Free and accessible shuttle buses will replace and make all stops between Alewife and Park Street.