This committee works to promote walking and to help create a more comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment for walking in Cambridge. It advises on the design of roadway projects and policies related to traffic calming, traffic signals, and sidewalk design. It also identifies intersections and other locations where it is difficult to walk, makes suggestions about proposed development projects as they affect people on foot, and undertakes other activities to promote walking. Committee members work on projects outside of standing meeting times. Membership includes unspecified number of citizens and representatives from City departments. Membership includes an unspecified number of citizens and representatives from City departments.

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Meeting Frequency: The committee usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, usually at 344 Broadway, except in November and December, when it meets on the third Thursday. The public is welcome to attend, but it is a good idea to check ahead of time, as occasionally, especially in summer, the meeting consists of a walk.

Affecting Legislation: Recommendation from Vehicle Trip Ordinance Ch. 10.17 of Cambridge Municipal Code.

Term Limit: 2 year Terms, unlimited number of Terms.

Positions: 15 in total. 15 occupied. No vacancies.