Cambridge is on the move
#2 of 22 Massachusetts towns by Shift Rate so far in July: share of active transportation trips (walk, micromobility, transit).
Counts cover July 1 through today, based on trips logged by Shift community members that start or end in Cambridge— a growing sample, meant as an interesting local signal, not an official or census-level count. *CO₂ avoided is estimated from active miles traveled (EPA 404 g/mi baseline).
Where Cambridge moves
New to Cambridge? You're joining a town that moves — neighbors logged 5,472 trips on foot, by bike, and on transit in the last 90 days, and Massachusetts Avenue, Monsignor O'Brien Highway and Washington Street are where you'll find them. A corridor appears only once three or more different people have traveled it — and it follows Cambridge residents wherever they go, including into neighboring towns, within about six miles of the town center.
Momentum
Active trips in Cambridge by week ending, last 5 completed weeks
Friendly competition
Massachusetts towns by Shift Rate so far in July — the share of trips taken actively
Every town here has its own page — local stats, popular routes, events, and ways to get involved.
Tap any town to exploreHow Cambridge moves
Active trips and miles so far in July, by mode
Share of trips
Share of miles
What is this?
Shift is a free app from Green Streets Initiative, a nonprofit that has celebrated walking, biking, and transit since 2006. Shift automatically counts your walks, rides, and transit trips — every trip adds to Cambridge's totals on this page, earns you rewards at local businesses, and enters you into seasonal prize drawings.
Events near Cambridge
A few picks over the next 30 days — the full calendar has everything.
Happy Biking Hour
Tue, Jul 28 · Night Shift Brewing Esplanade · 2 mi away
FreeBeginner-friendlyCommunity Commuter Bike Rides – 2026 MBTA Red Line Shutdown
Tue, Jul 28 · Alewife Station at Steel Place (Bluebikes Station) · 2.3 mi away
FreeBeginner-friendlyFamily-friendlyWeekly Social Bike Ride
Thursdays · next Thu, Jul 30 · Cafe Zing · 1.2 mi away
FreeBeginner-friendlyFamily-friendlyRoams to try
Guided routes — preview the full route here, then check in at each stop in the Shift app to earn the badge.
The Bakery Run
transit · 5.7 mi · ~90 min · Cambridge
The Sunset Pedal
bike · 1.6 mi · ~10 min · Boston · Cambridge
A City of Squares
walk + transit · 4 mi · ~36 min · Somerville · Cambridge
Get involved in Cambridge
Safer streets are made by neighbors who speak up. Start small:
Open House | Bus Network Redesign Proposed Updates: Improve Medford Access (In-Person)
The MBTA wants your feedback on proposed changes to bus routes 67, 80, 94, 96, and 350 that serve Medford, Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington.
See details→In Cambridge
City committees you can join
- Cambridge Bicycle Committee — Resident volunteers who advise the city on making biking safer and easier — meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 344 Broadway, and anyone is welcome to attend. (cddat344@cambridgema.gov)
- Cambridge Pedestrian Committee — A resident committee focused on making walking safe and pleasant citywide — it usually meets the fourth Thursday of the month, 6-8 p.m. at 344 Broadway, and the public is welcome. (cddat344@cambridgema.gov)
- Cambridge Transit Advisory Committee — Residents who give the city and MBTA feedback on bus and train service in Cambridge — it meets monthly, and the city expects to seek new members in late 2026. (transit@cambridgema.gov)
Advocacy groups
- Cambridge Bicycle Safety — The resident volunteer group behind Cambridge's Cycling Safety Ordinance — join their email list, weekly Tuesday Zoom meetings, or community rides to help complete the citywide network of protected bike lanes. (info@cambridgebikesafety.org)
Free commuter perks & shuttles
- Alewife TMA — Free shuttles, Emergency Ride Home, and carpool and bike-commute incentives in Cambridge's Alewife/Fresh Pond district, via member employers and residential buildings. (director@alewifetma.org)
- Charles River TMA — Runs the EZRide shuttle — open to the general public — between Boston's North Station and Cambridgeport via Kendall Square, plus Emergency Ride Home and other commuter programs. (info@charlesrivertma.org)
Your transportation department
- Cambridge Department of Transportation — The city department that manages Cambridge's streets — crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signals, and parking — and plans improvements that make walking, biking, and transit easier. (cdot@cambridgema.gov · 617-349-4700)
Regional & statewide groups5 more — research, campaigns, and coalitions you can join→
Advocacy groups
- LivableStreets Allianceregional — The Metro Boston advocacy group for people-centered streets and transit, whose research and comment letters cover projects across the region.
- TransitMattersstatewide — The transit advocacy group pushing for faster, more reliable buses and trains across Greater Boston, with data-driven campaigns anyone can join.
- Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA)statewide — A statewide coalition of community groups advocating for safe, affordable, and reliable transportation choices in every corner of the state.
- WalkMassachusettsstatewide — The statewide walking advocacy organization that leads walk audits and pedestrian-safety campaigns, with open network meetings on Zoom the third Wednesday of each month.
- MassBikestatewide — The statewide bicycling coalition — a way to plug into bike advocacy, group rides, and Bike Month events across Greater Boston and beyond.
Shift Rewards in Cambridge
Local businesses that reward people for moving actively
Keep a pulse on Cambridge
New street projects, meetings worth your voice, and how Cambridge is moving — 1–2 emails a month.
Help Cambridge climb the board
Every walk, ride, and transit trip counts automatically. Download Shift free and put your trips on Cambridge's board.
Community stats reflect trips by Shift community members that start or end in Cambridge and refresh hourly. Municipalities and community groups can request aggregate data at info@gogreenstreets.org. A project of Green Streets Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.