An Outer Huron Avenue cycling infrastructure plan – a main connections between Cambridge and Belmont south of Fresh Pond is set to go, with implementation in the spring, but not everyone is happy with the plan. A motion to delay it for five years, until 2031, was... The post Bike lane plan is ready for Outer Huron, but cuts to parking inspires a vote to delay in City Council appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

The Shiny Shop has popped up in Harvard Square’s Smith Campus Center with bedazzling and other cozy crafting events, advertised as using its glittery “disco-inspired community art” to improve the visibility and safety of cyclists and users of micromobility devices. People can drop in Wednesdays and Thursdays... The post The glittery crafts at The Shiny Shop can make bicyclists more visible or just brighten your day appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

State Police, who are responsible for investigating fatal crashes and homicides on state-controlled roadways like Memorial Drive, have not released any information about Rose's death or the crash that...

I was recruited to run for office in 2017 by tenant rights advocates as a first-time candidate for office and longtime business owner in Union Square. I was a true political outsider, unseating a 15-year incumbent who had spent 14 years in office without a challenger. At... The post JT Scott: Announcing my resignation as Ward 2 councilor appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

The white elephant at the end of the Red Line.

Fresh Pond is one of the most beautiful places in the city to spend a few hours. The 2-mile perimeter path is the perfect length for meandering and lets people take in its views from every angle. The City of Cambridge hosts multiple events there monthly to... The post Take some time around Fresh Pond, and register to vote appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

Before checking out the coming changes to Mossland Street in Somerville on May 2, the Boston Cafe Bikers rode to a backyard pop-up in Boston for Jimmy’s Cafe. There’s good cause to go back to a new temporary pickup location near Inman Square: Jimmy’s is selling its... The post This bike-friendly pop-up has a sweet deal for anyone who can make their way to Inman Square appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

A software developer is working on an easier-to-use system to report illegally-parked vehicles and identify streets that need better physical protection for bike lanes.

After reading the Hater’s guide to Inman Square, I knew it was time to take a trip.  I started in Davis Square and headed southeast on Elm Street. Davis wouldn’t be Davis without its six-way intersection, featured on T-shirts and magnets for sale at the aptly named... The post Work begins soon on the Elm-Beacon Connector appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

The City of Somerville is installing protected bike lanes and other safety improvements along parts of Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Beacon Street and creating a new Neighborway connection on…

Party like it’s 1985, because the red line subway reopened Friday between stations at Alewife and Park Street. Over the past 10 days, the MBTA replaced rail and floating slabs and upgraded a signaling system, among other work. During the shutdown, riders found alternate transportation options, such... The post How to Pedal and Park at T stations appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

With the temperature and air quality finally reaching more comfortable levels, now is the perfect time to try out a new bike. A perfect place to do it is at a Community Pedal Power cargo bike test drive. The group regularly hosts test drives connecting parents searching... The post Free test drives become parties for the cargo bike-curious with Community Pedal Power appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.

MassTrails features 10 trails across Massachusetts each year toward its goal of getting more people active outside. One of the selections in this second year is between the Alewife Brook and Mystic River greenways, a 7-mile route between the MBTA red line stop at Alewife and the... The post Ride along the Alewife Brook and Mystic River, a MassTrails 10 featured route appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.