Cambridge City Council voted to continue construction of protected bike lanes near Porter Square despite a recent outcry from residents.
The project is in accordance with the 2020 Cycling Safety Ordinance passed by the council which called for 25 miles of protected bike lanes to be constructed in the city, including along Massachusetts Avenue.
According to local activists, these bike lanes will remove parking in that area and impact the local businesses. Activist group Save Mass Ave put together a petition against the bike lanes.