Bikes
Flat Tires: How A Divisive Debate Over Cambridge Bike Lanes Left Everyone Unsatisfied
As construction slowly moves forward on bike lanes, the physical separation on a growing number of Cambridge streets has come to represent a bitter division in the city’s politics — and many in the city are at a loss for how it can be bridged.
In 5-4 Vote, Cambridge City Council Approves Controversial Bike Lane Delay
The Cambridge City Council narrowly approved a controversial proposal to delay a construction deadline for Cambridge’s bike lane network early Tuesday morning.
Middlesex Superior Court Rules for Cambridge in Bike Lane Lawsuit
A state judge allowed the City of Cambridge’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the city’s bicycle lane expansion as illegal on Monday.
City Council Unlikely to Prohibit Foreign Policy Discussions Following Ceasefire Resolution
A Cambridge City Council committee opposed a proposal to limit the body from considering foreign policy issues at a Monday committee meeting, following months of pressure from local activists to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Cambridge Residents’ Division over Bike Lane Expansion Continues
The debate over bike lane expansion continued to swirl in Cambridge following the release of a long-awaited economic impact report conducted by the City Manager’s Office.
Cambridge City Council Discusses Bike Lanes, Racial and Gender Disparities in Contracting
The Cambridge City Council passed a policy order against racial and gender disparities in city contracts and discussed a report on the economic impacts of bike lanes during a Monday meeting.
Affordable Housing, Bike Lanes to Dominate Debate for New Cambridge City Council as Progressives Stalwarts Depart
With the Cambridge City Council set to lose two of its most progressive members, the November city elections may mark a shift to a more moderate direction for the 2022-24 term, as affordable housing and bike lanes are set to dominate Council debate.
With New Councilors, Bike Lane Expansion in Cambridge Could Face Steep Challenges
The expansion of Cambridge’s network of separated bike lanes — one of the main points of contention this election season — may now face more of an uphill battle in the Council.
Separated Bike Lanes Divide Cambridge City Council Candidates Ahead of Nov. 7 Election
Cambridge’s bike lanes have emerged as a divisive topic ahead of the City Council election. While numerous candidates have championed the continued development of separated bike lanes, others have actively participated in lawsuits to halt their construction.
Cambridge City Council Passes Order to Improve Traffic Safety
The Cambridge City Council passed an amended policy order to implement city recommendations to improve traffic safety on Garden Street in West Cambridge during a virtual meeting Monday.
Amid Resident Concerns, Cambridge City Council Calls For Traffic Solutions to One-Way Garden Street Segment
After residents raised traffic and safety concerns about a segment of Garden Street that recently became one-way due to bike lane construction, the Cambridge City Council tasked city staff to look into solutions.
Bike Lanes
Although there are several bike lanes around Harvard Yard, there is still much conflict between bikers, cars, and pedestrians.
Harvard Prof. Completes Cross-Country Bike Trip Spurred by Black Lives Matter Movement
Harvard Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Professor Scott V. Edwards ’86 dipped his bike tires in the Pacific Ocean at Oregon’s Sunset Beach Thursday afternoon, completing a solo, cross-country bicycle journey that began on the Massachusetts coast June 6.
Cambridge City Council Members Discuss Safe Travel Network for Bicyclists
The Cambridge City Council held a hearing of the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday to discuss a safety initiatives for bicyclists.
Harvard Wins 'Bicycle Friendly University' Award
The award, which is given by the League of American Bicyclists, recognizes universities for initiatives focused on bicycle safety and access.
UC Funds Bicycles for Low-Income Students
The legislation subsidizes the purchase of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards by students living in the Quad, the Dudley Co-Op, and off-campus housing.
Hubway Station
Located right outside Gund Hall of Harvard's Graduate School of Design, this Hubway Station is just one of the many in the Boston area.
City Council Announces Plan to Use Building for Cambridge Benefits
After Cambridge City Council agreed to redevelop the Foundry Building outside of Kendall Square, the city manager appropriated $30 million to complete the project at the body’s meeting Monday night.
Bike Lane Advocates Crowd City Council Meeting
Dozens of Cambridge residents advocated for building more bike lanes around Cambridge at a City Council Monday.
Take 'Er for a Spin
What makes the Wheel so “super?” While you’re pedalling, the motor augments your speed, so attaining and maintaining high velocities is a piece of cake. The app controls how much juice the motor ouputs, and lets you keep track of battery life, speed, and distance travelled.