Over the past 40 years, Kendall Square has evolved into a dynamic innovation district. To sustain its economic growth and continued success, however, Kendall Square must compete with other economic centers across the country. Improving the district’s accessibility for both its workers and residents is essential to supporting and maintaining this vibrant community.
Transport Kendall builds on the work of the Kendall Square Mobility Task Force, which was established in 2015 to take a comprehensive look at mobility issues in Kendall Square. The Task Force focused on the link between transit infrastructure and economic growth in Kendall Square, and on the increasing need for high quality transit service to support the area’s growth. Existing mobility issues, coupled with planned growth in Kendall Square and East Cambridge, created a need to develop a transportation strategy to address local and regional mobility needs.
The Task Force published their final report in 2017. The Task Force included representatives from the City of Cambridge, local institutions, private organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Kendall Square Mobility Task Force
Co-chairs
City of Cambridge, Community Development Department - Environment & Transportation Division
Kendall Square Association
Agencies
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
Charles River Transportation Management
Association
City of Cambridge Traffic, Parking and
Transportation
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Volpe National Systems Center
Businesses/Developers
Biogen
Boston Properties
Cambridge Innovation Center
Institutions / Associations / Advocates / Other
East Cambridge Business Association
East Cambridge Planning Team
Friends of the Grand Junction
Livable Streets Representatives
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Investment Management Company
