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Cambridge,MADanilo Sena, Christopher Strycharz,Philip Fraser, Manhthu Tan, Caswell Smith

Municipal

Federal / State/ Regional

Sustainable Evolution East Cambridge Riverfront - 1978Alewife Revitalization Plan - 1979Cambridgeport Revitalization Plan - 1983

Master Plan- Growth Policy of 1993

"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Transportation Policy & Planning

● Provide alternatives to vehicle trips● Reduce vehicle traffic & congestion● Improve air quality ● Reduce greenhouse gas emissions● Further the goals of the Clean Air Act

Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance - 1992

Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance - Adopted 1998, Permanent 2006

● Regulate and control atmospheric pollution from motor vehicles. ● Reduce vehicle trips and traffic congestion● Improve access and mobility

Required Parking for New England cities per Zoning Regulations

Source: http://www.cnu.org/sites/www.cnu.org/files/mccahill_cnu16.pdf

Multimodalism:

Cambridge Master Plan:

● Provide a framework to new projects, composed of:❏ Zoning Map & Zoning Ordinance: Regulate the how site can be used, scales and

sizes of the buildings, and parking requirements. ❏ Growth Policy Document, update 2007

Zoning Map

Traffic Calming

Raised Crosswalk Curb Extension

Community Outreach Programs

Experts at Finding Transformative Solutions

Consider Emerging and Future Issues Crucial to the Transportation System's Ability

CDD advances City goals by:

● Creating and preserving affordable rental and ownership housing

● Planning and implementing initiatives to protect the environment

● Conducting neighborhood-focused and comprehensive planning efforts

● Attracting, retaining and providing direct assistance to businesses

● Renovating neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and working to provide

a variety of open space

● Planning transportation infrastructure that enhances safety and

encourages walking, cycling and public transportation.

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