Cycle to Shop Mass Ave Challenge
Cambridge Bicycle Safety is excited to host the October “Cycle to Shop Mass Ave” challenge. Today through Tuesday Nov 2, we want to see your […]
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Overview of Cambridge Bicycle Projects in 2021
Cambridge Bicycle Safety is an all-volunteer advocacy organization in Cambridge, MA, organized in 2016 in response to the death of Amanda Philips in Inman Square. Our goal is to make streets safer and more enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities, with a particular focus on a city-wide network of protected bicycle lanes. Read on to learn more about what we have accomplished, and what we are working on for 2021.
Cambridge Sets Nation’s First Mandatory Timeline for Completing Bike Network
On Monday night, the Cambridge City Council passed a new ordinance requiring that the vast majority of Cambridge’s network of protected bike lanes be built […]
Cambridge Bicycle Safety Submits Petition with 1000 Signatures to City Urging More Action on Shared Streets
On June 4, 2020, a coalition of concerned residents, business owners, and employees led by Cambridge Bicycle Safety submitted a petition to the City of […]
DCR Plan Removes Proposed Bike Lanes from Gerry’s Landing Road
In 2018, after several years of significant public engagement, including public comment, public meetings, and stakeholder meetings, DCR announced a consensus short term plan which, in […]
Our response to the District Attorney’s report on Amanda Phillip’s death while biking in Inman Square
The District Attorney’s report finds that Amanda Phillips’ fatal crash was “unavoidable”. That might be true from a criminal justice perspective, but it is false […]
Webster Ave Needs Protected Bike Lanes
Earlier this year the city council filed a policy order asking the city to look into the feasibility of installing protected bike lanes on Webster […]
Porter Square Still Is Not Safe
Over three years ago, Marcie Mitler was killed while walking in Porter Square. A few months later, Joe Lavins was killed while biking through the […]
Two-thirds of Cambridge residents want more protected bike lanes according to city survey
Since 2000 the city has commissioned a bi-annual survey of resident satisfaction with city services. In 2018, for the first time, Cambridge asked residents: Would […]
FAQ on proposed Cycling Safety Ordinance
Update: the final vote for the Cycling Safety Ordinance is scheduled for Monday, April 8! We are so excited to see the progress this has […]