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Walk

Cambridge has been called a “walker’s paradise,” and named the most walkable city in the country. Following its pedestrian plan, Cambridge has made critical upgrades to infrastructure, from enhancing crosswalks and pedestrian ramps to installing raised crosswalks, which help slow down vehicles and make street crossings safer for everyone. Find maps, walking tours, and other resources here and here to get started. And, if you enjoy identifying tree species while walking, this interactive map will help.

Bike

Cambridge has been named one of the country’s best cities to bike. The City’s Cycling Safety Ordinance requires it to build a network of separated bike lanes. Explore Cambridge using this virtual tour of historic sites from the local Suffrage Movement, or this ride featuring Cambridge health facilities that are some of the best hospitals and medical programs in the world. Sign up here to receive updates, news about events, and more themed ride routes from the Cambridge Bicycle Committee. Bluebikes offers a bike share program available in Cambridge and 12 nearby towns. It offers reduced monthly and annual fees for low-income residents enrolled in Bluebikes’ Income-Eligible Program. Eligible residents can access refurbished bicycles through Cambridge Bicycle Access Programs.

Public Transit

You can ride buses and trains all around Cambridge. We have 27 MBTA bus routes, a commuter rail station, and 6 stations on the MBTA Red and Green Lines. The MBTA makes trips easy with free transfers from subway to bus using an electronic CharlieCard or contactless payment.

Electric Vehicles

EVs create less greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution than traditional gasoline-fueled vehicles, provide better fuel economy, and contribute to cleaner air and better health for the community. Learn about options to charge your EV, including a map of EV charging stations, or suggest new EV charging sites on this City map.