All these close calls, and more, require a more concerted response.

Massachusetts reports rising injuries from crashes, many the result of inattention.

The speed limit on Fresh Pond Parkway was recently reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. Yet, at the speed radar sign near Larchwood Avenue, one can regularly see speeds over 40 MPH and off hours this last Sunday at 3:30PM, over 50 MPH.

During the DCR Corridors Study of Fresh Pond Parkway and Mount Auburn Street, a series of steps were developed to assure safer neighborhood connections, walks to school, and other safe uses of the Parkway. These steps included: 25 MPH, speed radar signs, raised table crossing (designed for 25 MPH for all intersections and pedestrian crossings), an additional pedestrian crossing at the Water Department (to connect the to be built Watertown/Cambridge Greenway), and enforcement.

The safety of our neighborhoods, going to the market, going to school or the park, all require action.

Since January, there has been one report of Cambridge Police enforcing speed on the Parkway. (Thank you, I know that the State Polce have primary responsibility). There has been no report of State Police enforcement.

If More People would make driving number one~ and taking on their cell phones last, you would have people paying attention to what is going on. Wake up People!!!!!! is that call that important??

Thank you for reporting this issue to the City of Cambridge. Unfortunately, the City is not responsible for addressing issues on state property, but we've shared this report with the Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and asked them to address. Please contact DCR Community Relations at 617-626-4973 for direct follow-up about this.