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Issue · Cambridge, MA

Garden Street One-Way vs Two-Way Traffic Configuration

Residents are split over whether to retain the protected-bike-lane one-way design or restore two-way vehicle traffic, affecting safety, cut-through traffic, and neighborhood access.

Overview

Over 60 public commenters addressed whether Garden Street should stay one-way with protected bike lanes or revert to two-way. Majority of speakers favored retaining the current design for safety and cost reasons; council voted 5-4 to maintain it pending further analysis.

Arguments in favor
One-way with bike lanes improves cyclist/pedestrian safety and avoids $250k reversal cost
city-council 2026-04-27
For
Arguments against
Two-way would reduce cut-through traffic and better serve local residents
city-council 2026-04-27
Against
What's next

Further analysis by Transportation Committee; traffic calming added to side streets

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