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Shared Streets Survey - Port Infrastructure Improvements Project 

Share your feedback on future street improvements in The Port!

The City of Cambridge is working to reduce flooding and improve safety and accessibility in The Port.

We have heard from many residents who are excited about shared streets in the neighborhood. A "shared street" is a street where pedestrians are given priority and share the space with cyclists and low-speed motorists. Based on community feedback, we are considering shared street designs for several streets in The Port. Before we finish planning the street improvements, we want to hear your thoughts about shared streets in The Port.

Complete this survey to share your feedback on the proposed shared street designs.

To learn more The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project, click here.
1.What is your connection to The Port neighborhood?
2.If you live in The Port, what street do you live on and how long have you lived in The Port?
SHARED STREETS

We have heard positive feedback from residents about shared streets. You can see a rendering of a shared street design below where:
  • The design prioritizes pedestrians with an accessible route in a shared space
  • New trees and planting areas replace sidewalks 
  • Level walkways connect homes and the street
  • Parking remains available but is adjusted for the new street layout 
Some narrow streets in The Port already operate like shared streets. A shared street is shared by everyone, with pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers sharing the space with each other. They are also a great way to promote neighborly interaction and community building. 

In the example below, a lighter pavement coating identifies the area that pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers share. We would also post signs at each entrance to inform drivers to slow down and use extra caution when driving on shared streets.
A graphic rendering of a shared street design including call outs that highlights the benefits of a shared street compared to a traditional street design: More trees on both sides, Green space replaces the sidewalks, A smaller reduction of parking spaces 
PARKING

To improve safety and accessibility, we will need to remove some parking spaces on streets in The Port.
  • A traditional, accessible street design would remove more parking spaces than a shared street design to create accessible sidewalks and accommodate "bump outs" around existing trees.
  • A shared street design would remove fewer parking spaces than a traditional, accessible street design.
In comparison to traditional, accessible street design, the proposed shared street designs will have:
  • 25% more parking on Worcester Street
  • 5% more parking on Suffolk Street
  • The same amount of parking Eaton Street
  • 30% more parking on Pine Street
  • 50% more parking on Cherry Street
PROPOSED LOCATIONS

We are proposing shared street designs for the streets below shown in purple based on community feedback and these benefits:
  • Creates an accessible route in the roadway that is shared by pedestrians and slow-moving vehicles
  • Removes narrow, substandard sidewalks allowing for more green space and opportunity to plant more trees
  • Preserves more parking compared to a traditional, accessible street design
  • Makes the neighborhood more walkable and comfortable, focusing on community in public space 
A map of streets in The Port neighborhood with Worcester Street, Suffolk Street, Ashburton Place, Pine Street, Cherry Street, and Eaton Street highlighted in purple.
3.Are you concerned about any of these streets becoming shared streets?
4.If you have concerns about any of the streets above, what are they?
SHARE FEEDBACK ABOUT YOUR STREET
5.If you would like to share detailed feedback on the proposed shared street design for your street, select your street below.