It's absurdly common to see a row of cars parked in the westbound bike lane between Lafayette and Prospect with a police cruiser parked on the opposite side of the road doing absolutely nothing. Drivers understand they won't get ticketed if they see others flaunting the law right in front of CPD. It's not like the police don't know this is an issue.

I've started occasionally coming across a Traffic motorcycle unit going up and down Mass Ave for directed bike lane enforcement. I don't assume this issue is what caused that, but if it did, thanks for making that happen, Jay.

I'd (and I'm sure the countless other road users, MV drivers and bikers a like) appreciate continued enforcement like this throughout the year (although I believe the Mass Ave improvement project will help alleviate this).

For the time being, may I suggest getting units to dole out directed attention especially in the Central Square area, and the MIT to Central Square corridor?

Thank you for reporting your concern to City of Cambridge via Commonwealth Connect.

As you may know, we use data provided by the public through the Commonwealth Connect/SeeClickFix application as one of our many means to guide enforcement against bike lane and sidewalk obstructions. That data supplements – among considerations -- extensive crash analysis conducted by the City, which includes reviews of crash reports and incidents involving transports to a hospital.
The Cambridge Police Department (and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department) prioritizes targeted enforcement in areas of the highest incidence of crashes in the City. For example, the highest level of attention is generally focused on Hampshire Street from Inman Square to Tremont Street, and Massachusetts Avenue from Vassar Street to Bigelow Street. Per our latest Crash Trends and Locations Report -- http://www.cambridgema.gov/~/media/Files/policedepartment/SpecialReports/CrashAnalysisReport_Final_05252017.ashx – those two locations accounted for 22% of all crashes requiring EMS transport over the last two years.

As roads are redesigned, the City will work to create physical infrastructure that will inherently prevent people from parking illegally in unsafe locations, blocking bike lanes, crosswalks, and pedestrian ramps, or disability parking. This will include the installation of separated bike lanes. In addition, the City will make changes to how it manages curbside space to provide safe locations for deliveries and drop-off/pick up for taxis and TNCs. The City will also explore the need for expanded loading zones during peak periods of the day. Providing appropriate space for these activities will decrease intrusions into bike lanes, crosswalks, and pedestrian ramps. Finally, the City will emphasize cross-agency collaboration to ensure that changes to infrastructure are jointly strategized and appropriate changes to enforcement are considered.

We hope this background is helpful in understanding and appreciating the challenges we are aware of and are striving to service.

Thank you for an informative response. Much appreciated!