transportation Archives - Page 2 of 7 - Cambridge

Tribute to bike safety advocate Louisa Gag draws hundreds and a surprise speaker: Boston mayor Wu

by Jiayu Liang July 17, 2026

A vigil for a bicyclist killed by a truck included a group ride, remembrances and promises from Boston's mayor, who's drawn rebukes for stalled safety projects.

BUSINESS

Until construction in 2028, Just A Start plans to run a commercial parking lot in Porter Square

by Marc Levy July 14, 2026

A builder of all-affordable homes says running a parking lot can help cover costs as it prepares to bring 100 apartments to the neighborhood.

DEVELOPMENT

Despite misgivings, Somerville decides to start a development process at 90 Washington St. site

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A development process for homes, retail and other uses can move ahead at 90 Washington St. in Somerville’s Inner Belt, the 4-acre parcel that was once the Cobble Hill mall.

NEWS

Silent vigil is held for Louisa Gag, bicyclist killed by a truck, and a gathering is planned for Sunday

by Eric Cao July 10, 2026

Hundreds gathered for a silent vigil Friday for Louisa Gag, a bicyclist and transit advocate killed by a truck driver the previous day.

BICYCLING

Your routes during the red line shutdown July 21-30

by Eric Cao July 10, 2026

How to get around when the MBTA red line closes July 21-30 Alewife in Cambridge and Park Street in Boston for infrastructure upgrades.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief

by Marc Levy July 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.

BICYCLING

Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route

by Eric Cao July 3, 2026

Experience wildlife and history along the 7-mile route, featured as one of the MassTrails 10 for 2026.

DEVELOPMENT

Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Along with 100 affordable homes in a pair of buildings, there could be a new park, community room and retail center to replace two underused parking lots.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 29-July 6: Hot-button issues from Palestine to police tech

by Marc Levy June 28, 2026

Take part in meetings on water and sewer billing issues, procurement policy, police tech and oversight, public drug use in Davis Square and more.

OPINION

Planners don’t know what you know, but you can tell them

by Nicholas Marchuk June 28, 2026

We suffer street-level problems quietly, knowing it’s out of our control. But what if, when we had problems such as a half-mile of missing bike lane, we let planners know?