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Massachusetts, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: New England
547
Overall City RankingOut of 3019 cities — 82nd percentile
410
In the U.S.
40
In the New England
6
In Massachusetts
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY PASSING A COMPLETE STREETS MANDATE
The city of Cambridge saw one of the largest improvements in City Ratings scores in recent years, growing from a score of 36 in 2020 to a tremendous 72 in 2024. In 2019, Cambridge passed the Cycling Safety Ordinance (CSO), one of the strongest Complete Streets mandates in the nation, to require the creation of safe biking routes. In 2020, the city set a timeline to have 25 miles of those routes completed by 2026. By relying on quick-build projects, using bollards and flex posts to create separated bike infrastructure, Cambridge has made substantial progress on the goals outlined in the CSO.
Complete Streets mandates play an important role in increasing City Ratings scores by creating great bike networks that get more people riding bikes more often. Learn more about Complete Streets mandates here.
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Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2026 was 36.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Cambridge. For additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
