Oh, and for the record, I did stop and call it in to CPD's non-emergency line. This dispatcher also connecting me to Lt. Riley's line, where I left a voicemail asking again, how do we get trucks to stop parking dangerously? I don't think enforcement is the answer, so this probably needs to be redirected from CPD to someone who actually has the authority to put in a loading zone here.

Police - JW (Communications) assigned this issue to Traffic - KC (Permits)

There is an existing loading zone immediately across the street from where the truck in the attached photo is parked, which is also the side for which that truck is delivering. While we understand that the width of the parking lane on the entire length of Hampshire Street requires trucks to overhang the width of the space, the only solution to that issue is to remove parking on one side of the street which will require a detailed public process and a more substantial change to the roadway layout. We will keep this and other requests in mind in developing future projects in the City.

In the interim, this will continue to be an enforcement issue.

Thank you for your report.

This issue was recategorized from Bike Lane Obstruction to Traffic Enforcement - Police (Internal).

Traffic - PB (Engineering) assigned this issue to Police - JW (Communications)

If we're going to play hot potato, I'm going to re-open this issue until we can get a response from CPD, even though I'm sure it'll be the same form response for every obstructed bike lane ticket.

Also, what's the process fo requesting the City begin a formal process to improve bicyclist and bus passenger safety for Hampshire St? It sounds like the City is open to the process, but no one has requested that process begin? If that's true, can I please request a formal process begin here?

In order to discuss the possibility of considering the Hampshire corridor as well as to understand other competing issues, the best thing to do would be to make a comment on the city's online Wikimap, which will play a role in prioritizing future work on the citywide bike plan.

https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Transportation/bikesincambridge/bicyclewikimap

In addition, there will be a public process starting up late winter/early Spring to update the citywide bike plan which will include detailed feasibility analyses for major corridors throughout the city and prioritization of improvements. While information is not yet posted as to the schedule of public meetings, we recommend checking the Community Development Department website for more info early in the New Year.

Hi Ian - the Portland/Hampshire Street area is one of the areas where the Traffic Unit conducts select enforcement for this issue, along with speeding, distracted driving and other driving violations. We will share your ongoing concerns with the Traffic Unit and look to increase our visibility and enforcement at this location.

FYI, it happened again:

https://seeclickfix.com/issues/5175175

Thank you for the updated information and report.

Issue 5175175 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.