Description
Moving Truck blocking the bike lane, called CPD but the dispatcher was incredibly dismissive of me. I get that there's a permit for a "Moving Van", but it's a permit to block parking spots, not roadway. My preferred option would be for the moving company to bring an appropriately sized vehicle for the permitted space, but it's probably not a feasible option. If that's the smallest "moving van" they have can we at least get a "Bike Lane Closed Ahead" sign and some cones out to let road users know that we're essentially merging from two lanes to one?
Thanks!
10 Comments
City Hall – DR (Verified Official)
Robert Winters (Registered User)
Ian Woloschin (Registered User)
Obviously I can see the truck, I did stop to take a picture after all.
I'm raising this as an issue because I'm concerned that other road users will *not* see this as a zipper merge, and not allow cyclists to safely merge to get around the truck. All I'm asking for is to treat this the same way we treat any other lane closure, with proper signage and adequate warning. Seems like a pretty reasonable request.
Jeff (Registered User)
Ian Woloschin (Registered User)
8^P (Registered User)
Robert Winters (Registered User)
Narrow parking lane + wide truck = No choice but to extend into bike lane.
I don't see any reason for complaint here.
Police - JW (Communications) (Verified Official)
Notifying the departments of obstructions is encouraged, but please do keep in mind that officers can only respond if they are available and nearby.
Robert Winters (Registered User)
Closed City Hall – DR (Verified Official)
Thank you for reporting. Issues like this should be reported as they occur to the Cambridge Police Department Non-Emergency line at 617-349-3300 so that units can be dispatched to the location at the time such issues are seen. This system is best suited to respond to service requests like potholes, street lights, rodent issues, etc. that can be assigned to staff and addressed in a timely manner.
However, your concerned has been shared with the appropriate departments so that this report can be taken into consideration as we study future roadway design and enforcement efforts.
If you would like to discuss this traffic situation with a staff member in more detail, please contact the Traffic Department at trafficengineering@cambridgema.gov.