The pilot
MassDOT is collaborating with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the City of Cambridge, the City of Boston, and transportation advocacy groups to run a bicycle safety pilot on the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge Over the Charles River (Harvard Bridge).
On Monday, November 22, MassDOT launched the pilot, using construction equipment to quickly put the test conditions in place. We are reducing the number of vehicular travel lanes to one lane in each direction on the bridge while increasing the width of bicycle lanes to provide additional buffer space separating cyclists from cars and trucks.
The pilot period will run through the winter, as MassDOT and its partners evaluate data concerning safety, crashes, bicycle and traffic volume, and travel time of the MBTA Route 1 bus.
We want to hear from you
We want to hear how this pilot is affecting your travel: please visit our online comment form to share your experiences and comments.
Partners
This pilot is the result of a strong partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the City of Cambridge, the City of Boston, and various advocacy groups including the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), the LivableStreets Alliance, TransitMatters, MassBike, Cambridge Bike Safety, and WalkBoston.
Schedule and winter weather
All scheduled work regarding the pilot is weather dependent and is subject to change. The pilot may be temporarily suspended in the case of severe weather. During any temporary suspension, snow and ice operations will be activated with the intent of restoring the pilot as soon as possible.