Nick Schmidt

New grass in Copley Square

Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com

Joan, the internet thanks you for your service

That’s a good looking buffer

⚠️System Alert: The system is currently experiencing a temporary disruption and you may be unable to unlock a bike. We are working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible.

Roadway construction showing a new curb

Roadway construction showing a new curb line in progress

Plaza construction showing new wooden seating around a tree

#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social

Contractor blocking a bike lane

Empty parking and loading zone next to bike lane

Contractor moving into the available parking and loading zone next to bike lane

Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.

Bluebikes parked in a station and wrapped in “pink bike” decals

@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken

New and old traffic signal equipment in Cambridge, Massachusetts

New and old traffic signal equipment in Cambridge, Massachusetts

New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social

North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!

I assume this is the result of the utility relocation process for the Centre / Walter DCR project www.mass.gov/event/centre...

Age is a gift, my friend

Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.

Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane under construction

Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)

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#bluebikes #bikeboston

It’s a “driver” when the victim is property. It’s a “car” when the victim is someone walking, biking, or just existing.

Gateway to the shared street

Home access and accessible parking is preserved on this shared street

Drainage and fire hydrant on a shared street

Former sidewalk space becomes space for landscaping and placemaking

What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.

Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.

Flexposts are in. Markings and green paint coming soon.

Temporary bike detour around a mobile crane

Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning

People attending a robotics demonstration outdoors, with a robotic device launching a projectile as spectators react with excitement.

🎉 Cambridge Science Carnival is an annual STEAM celebration featuring hundreds of interactive activities for visitors of all ages! Join us on Sunday, Sep. 21 at the Kendall/MIT Open Space to celebrate our diverse, creative community together 🧪 More info: https://camb.ma/46cplOn

And a very cool pool

Couldn’t agree more. Still thinking about how someone told me today they liked my purple shirt.

3 of the 14 congressional seats in NC went blue

The Republican gerrymander in North Carolina meant that Harris’s 47.65% vote share translated into only 21% of congressional seats.

A new ninja gaiden came out a few weeks ago

Bluebikes station at Mass Ave and Amherst St in Cambridge

Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social

It’s wild. We go through all this process to try and secure federal funding when this could be paid for with state money right now.

New sidewalk at Carl Barron Plaza in Cambridge, Massachusetts

New sidewalk at Carl Barron Plaza in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩

Send coordinates, please

Cambridge has the highest ridership station (most trips), the highest turnover station (most trips per dock per day), and the biggest station (most docks) in the system

Can the Commonwealth convince my building’s board of managers to upgrade the electrical system, please?