Vassar Street - 2004 and 2008

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Written By Dani MacGregor

Vassar Street underwent a full reconstruction as part of a large-scale building project undertaken by MIT. As part of the development, the City redesigned a one-mile stretch of Vassar Street from Main St. to Audrey St. with east and westbound raised cycle tracks at sidewalk grade level. The cycle tracks, which are each 5 feet wide with 5 foot landscaped buffers separating the bikeway from parked cars, serve as a primary east-west route across the MIT campus for cyclists and as a connector to the Kendall Square area and the riverfront. The cycle track is primarily differentiated from the sidewalk by its material - asphalt edged with grey concrete pavers. The Vassar Street cycle track was constructed in two phases - the eastern portion in 2004 and the western portion in 2008.

  • Project Partners:
    City of Cambridge

    Completed:
    2004-2008

    Neighborhood Location:
    The Port

  • Cecelia Cobb, ext 19, ccobb@cambridgeredevelopment.org

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Dani MacGregor

Web + Graphic Designer with 10+ years of non-profit and creative experience. I have a soft spot for pretty much every cause and charity. I admire all non-profits for their work in every issue and value their contribution in making the world a better place.

Through her blog “Thistle While You Work” this seasoned charity professional shares in-depth knowledge, skills and tricks to open your donors hearts and pockets. She has worked with every type of charity - religious, children, educational, medical, animal, conservation and human rights. Plus she has made over 70+ websites for non profits, thought leaders, authors and even the famously fun Hard Rock.

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